Nutella Overnight Oats is a delicious, fuss-free breakfast dish that is so easy to make. The recipe highlights the taste of Nutella and a creamy, chewy texture.
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Nutella Overnight Oats
Really, this dish is one of the most delicious breakfast dishes I have ever tasted. It is SO chocolaty, delicious and easy to make. I like to serve this dish at breakfast because who does not love the inclusion of Nutella in the morning’s meal?
Also, this recipe does not require many ingredients or effort to make. It highlights the taste of Nutella and has a delicious, creamy, chewy texture.
Why Does This Recipe Works
- Quick and easy; it is almost a fail-proof recipe. How can you fail something so easy, right?
- Budget-friendly and cost-efficient ingredients.
- It is a make-ahead recipe. You can make it ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge for 1-2 days until you are ready to serve them.
- This recipe is easily adjustable to fall in rightly to one’s diet. If you are vegan, small adjustments can be made to make this vegan-friendly. If you want it dairy-free, This recipe is perfect for you as it calls for almond milk, and quick alterations can easily be made too.
- Chocolates, chocolates, chocolates. The chocolatey taste is enough to convince most people to make a certain recipe.
- It is a delicious recipe to make for breakfast.
What’s in This Nutella Overnight Oats Recipe?
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Old Fashioned Oats. I prefer the texture of Old Fashioned Oats to quick oats in this recipe. It is more chewy.
Almond Milk. You may replace almond milk with whole milk or skimmed milk.
Maple Syrup. To add some sweetness, you can use honey instead.
Cocoa Powder. A hint of strong chocolatey flavor coming off cocoa powder should not go missing in this recipe.
Nutella.
Chia Seeds. They contribute a mild nutty flavor to the recipe, and this ingredient works well in sweetening the taste of the dish too.
Hazelnuts. More nutty flavor for your toppings to complement the taste of chia seeds.
Almond Butter. Creamy, silky, nutty; perfect additional topping to an already nutty and chocolatey dish.
Fresh Strawberries Slices. The choice is yours to make as to what fruit you would like to add to this recipe, but fresh strawberry slices are one of the best fruits you can use.
How To Make Nutella Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds?
- In a mason jar or bowl, mix almond milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, and Nutella until well incorporated.
- Add in oats and salt, mix until combined.
- Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
- The next day, top with fresh strawberries slices, almond butter and some hazelnuts or any other toppings of choice and enjoy!
Top Tips!
- Refrigerate your Overnight Oats for at least a day before serving; it promises a more flavorful experience.
- Do not exceed the right amount of cocoa powder as it may overwhelm the chocolatey taste of Nutella.
- Add slices of ripe bananas instead of fresh strawberries. However, if you want this dish to be more fruity, you can add both strawberries and bananas as toppings.
- Macadamia nuts, with their crispy and crunchy texture and nutty flavor are a good substitute for hazelnuts. You may use macadamia nuts for toppings.
- Almond milk contributes a nutty and milk flavor to the recipe, but it is less creamy. If you want a thicker and creamier consistency, swap this with whole milk.
- You can also use any nut butter you prefer as a topping, such as a peanut butter or cashew butter. You can also use seeds butter.
Recipe FAQs
If you have used almond milk or other plant-based milk, then yes, you are making a vegan version of this recipe.
Overnight oats keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Unfortunately, I don't recommend that substitution. The use of quick oats will not provide the same rich texture that old-fashioned oats contribute because quick oats become too mushy when coming in contact with wet ingredients.
The secret is the right oats to milk ratio. I use 2 parts milk to 1 part oats, and it turns out fantastic. However, adjust the ratio according to your liking.
More Oat Recipes
- Basic Overnight Oats
- No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
- Oat And Honey Granola Bars
- Healthy Lemon And Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
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Recipe Card
Nutella Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds
Equipment
- Jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk , warm
- pinch of salt
Toppings
- 1 teaspoon Hazelnuts
- 1 teaspoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoon strawberries , chopped
Instructions
- In a mason jar or bowl, mix almond milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, and Nutella until well incorporated.
- Add in oats and salt, mix until combined.
- Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
- The next day, top with fresh strawberries slices, almond butter and some hazelnuts or any other toppings of choice and enjoy!
Jen says
A breakfast treat! Topped ours with strawberry pieces and a little bit of whipped cream. The chocolate flavor and sweetness were perfect.
Kristina says
Delicious. I topped it with cream and almond.