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Chocolate covered strawberries for breakfast? This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious breakfast treat. A thick, chocolatey overnight oats recipe that takes no time to prepare and is a the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the go. It’s a dessert of a breakfast that is vegan, gluten-free, and will satisfy all of your chocolate cravings.

A white marble background with a round white bowl with chocolate covered strawberry overnight oats. Topped with fresh strawberries and dark chocolate.

What if I told you that you could have chocolate covered strawberries for breakfast?

Yes, you could actually eat chocolate covered strawberries for breakfast, but in this recipe, I’m talking more specifically about Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats. As in, oatmeal that you can prepare in advance!

Why you’ll love this recipe

Overnight oats take no time to make, just 5 minutes.
This breakfast is a sweet and creamy overnight oats recipe. It’s loaded with fresh strawberries and is full of chocolate flavor, so it tastes like a treat.
It’s a vegan overnight oats recipe.
Plus, it’s a gluten-free overnight oats recipe.

Key Ingredients

Oats: Rolled oats also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for overnight oats, because they absorb the liquid the best. However, if you only have quick oats on hand, you can use them too!
Fresh Strawberries: For flavor and texture.
Cacao Powder: To make the oats chocolatey! If you don’t have cacao powder, you can use cocoa powder or even vegan chocolate protein powder.
Maple Syrup: For sweetness. I suggest using real maple syrup.
Vanilla Extract: Just a splash, for flavor.
Coconut Yogurt: A few tablespoons of coconut yogurt, makes this overnight oats recipe extra creamy.
Non-dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk will work. I personally used unseewetend coconut milk in this recipe.
Chia seeds: Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty, magnesium, and so many other benefits.
Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, rich in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional and can be replaced with additional chia seeds, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

Ingredients for overnight oats recipe. 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 3 tablespoons of white coconut yogurt in a small clear glass bowl, 1 tablespoon flaxseeds in a small clear glass bowl, 1 tablespoon cacao powder in a small clear bowl, 1 teaspoon of chia seeds in a small clear glass bowl, maple syrup and vanilla in a glass bowl, red diced strawberries in a clear glass bowl, and white non-dairy milk in a glass bowl. All items on a marble counter.

How to make overnight oats

Overnight oats are probably the simplest and quickest breakfast to make. Thus, they’re the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the go. All it takes is 4 easy steps to prepare this chocolate overnight oats recipe.

To begin, in a medium sized bowl, add the non-dairy milk, coconut yogurt, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and flaxseeds. Mix well until you achieve chocolate milk.

Brown chocolate milk, comprised of chia seeds, flaxseeds, coconut yogurt, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cacao powder. On the side is a 1/2 cup of rolled oats. All sitting on a white marble counter.

Next, mix the oats and chocolate milk together in the mixing bowl.

Brown chocolate milk, comprised of chia seeds, flaxseeds, coconut yogurt, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cacao powder. Then a 1/2 cup of rolled oats on top. All sitting on a white marble counter.

Then, fold in the strawberries.

Brown chocolate milk, comprised of chia seeds, flaxseeds, coconut yogurt, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, rolled oats, diced red strawberries, and cacao powder. All sitting on a white marble counter.

Transfer to a jar or cover, place in the fridge overnight, and the oats will be ready to eat in the morning!

A glass jar filled with chocolate covered strawberry overnight oats with a lid in the background, set on a white marble countertop and a backsplash of white subway tile.

Tips for making this overnight oats recipe perfectly

Overnight oats are easy to make, but be sure to follow these tips to ensure a breakfast treat.

Use rolled oats for a chewy texture or quick oats for a softer texture.
For preparation, mix this recipe in large bowl, because it’s easier to stir.
Be sure to mix all the dry and wet ingredients together before adding the rolled oats and strawberries.

Overnight oats toppings

The toppings to this overnight oats recipe is what makes this breakfast such a treat. I topped mine with fresh strawberries and melted dark chocolate. Nonetheless, you can top your chocolate covered strawberry breakfast with whatever suits you!

Dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Melted dark chocolate.
Shredded coconut or coconut flakes.
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries.
Sliced banana.
Nut butter: creamy peanut butter, almond butter, SunButter, pecan butter, hazelnut butter, etc.
Chopped nuts: peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.

A white marble background with a round white bowl with chocolate covered strawberry overnight oats and a spoon in it. Topped with fresh strawberries and dark chocolate.

Substitutions

If you don’t have flaxseeds, you can double the amount of chia seeds, or completely omit.
You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, the strawberries may change the color a bit, but it still tastes delicious.
If you’re out of strawberries, you can certainly use raspberries or cherries.
You can use cacao powder, cocoa powder, or even vegan chocolate protein powder in this chocolate overnight oats recipe.
Use any of your favorite non-dairy milk. I used unsweetened coconut milk, but you can certainly use almond or cashew milk.
This overnight oats recipe calls for thick coconut yogurt, I recommend the Culina brand. However, you can use any non-dairy yogurt for this recipe.

Overnight Oats FAQs

ARE OVERNIGHT OATS HEALTHY?

Yes! Overnight oats are a great breakfast option. They’re loaded with fiber and give you lasting energy throughout the morning. The addition of chia seeds and flaxseeds in this recipe also provide some extra nutrients and essential minerals for you.

HOW LONG DO OVERNIGHT OATS LAST?

Overnight oats typically last for 4-5 days in the fridge, however they’re best to be enjoyed within a couple of days, because the oats will become softer in texture.

DO YOU EAT THEM HOT OR COLD?

Either way that you want! Overnight oats are typically enjoyed cold. However, if you’re not a fan of cold breakfasts, then just pop them into the microwave or add them to the stove to heat them up, after they soak overnight.

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