Description
Luxurious chocolate and orange zest overnight oats elevate breakfast with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Creamy oats blended with rich cocoa and citrus zest promise a delightful morning experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest of 1 orange
Optional Toppings:
- Chocolate chips
- Sliced almonds
Instructions
- Blend rolled oats, milk, cocoa powder, honey, and orange zest in a mason jar until uniformly mixed.
- Seal the container tightly and place in refrigerator for 8-12 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
- Remove from refrigerator and vigorously stir the chilled mixture to redistribute ingredients and create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Optional: Gently warm the overnight oats in microwave for 30-45 seconds if preferring a heated breakfast.
- Customize with preferred toppings such as sliced almonds, dark chocolate chips, or additional orange zest for extra crunch and flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately, savoring the rich chocolate undertones and bright citrus notes.
Notes
- Zest Selection Matters: Choose fresh, organic oranges with vibrant, fragrant peels to ensure the most intense and bright citrus flavor in your overnight oats.
- Cocoa Quality Boost: Use high-quality dark cocoa powder for a richer, more complex chocolate taste that complements the orange zest beautifully.
- Milk Alternatives Work: Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version that keeps the creamy texture and enhances dietary flexibility.
- Texture Perfection: Let the oats sit for at least 8 hours to achieve a perfect creamy consistency and allow flavors to fully meld together.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg