Almond Joy Overnight Oats
Chocolate-almond overnight oats with shredded coconut and maple syrup — ready after chilling overnight.
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cuprolled oats regular or gluten free
- 1/2 cupmilk of choice
- 2 tsp.unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tsliced almonds
- 2 Tshredded coconut
- 1/2 tspvanilla extract
- 1-2 tspmaple syrup or preferred sweetener
- 1 drop of almond extract
- dash of sea salt
Instructions
Instructions
- In a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid, add 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 T sliced almonds, 2 T shredded coconut, and a dash of sea salt.
- Add 1/2 cup milk of choice, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1–2 tsp maple syrup (to taste), and 1 drop almond extract.
- Stir vigorously with a spoon or close the jar and shake until the cocoa is fully incorporated and the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To serve cold: stir well and eat straight from the jar. If the oats are too thick, add a splash of milk and stir to loosen.
- To serve warm: transfer to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until heated through. Adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
Notes
Almond extract can be super strong.I advise putting the smallest amount possible or it can be a bit too much.
If your oats are too thick in before serving, add an extra splash of milk.Sometimes the oats soak up a LOT of the milk and this causes the mixture to become too thick and somewhat dry. No worries, just add an extra splash or two of milk and stir.
Wait to sweeten your oats until serving.The most common issue people have with overnight oatmeal is that it is too sweet or not sweet enough. Wait until you serve to add the sweetener so you can taste and adjust to your liking. Start with half the amount and add more as desired.
Toast your coconut and almonds for the BEST oats!If you have a few extra minutes, toast the sliced almonds and coconut. The flavor will be all that more amazing. You can easily do this in a skillet on the stove. Heat a skillet to medium and add the ingredients. Stir regularly for 3-4 minutes or until lightly brown and fragrant.
If your oats are too thick in before serving, add an extra splash of milk.Sometimes the oats soak up a LOT of the milk and this causes the mixture to become too thick and somewhat dry. No worries, just add an extra splash or two of milk and stir.
Wait to sweeten your oats until serving.The most common issue people have with overnight oatmeal is that it is too sweet or not sweet enough. Wait until you serve to add the sweetener so you can taste and adjust to your liking. Start with half the amount and add more as desired.
Toast your coconut and almonds for the BEST oats!If you have a few extra minutes, toast the sliced almonds and coconut. The flavor will be all that more amazing. You can easily do this in a skillet on the stove. Heat a skillet to medium and add the ingredients. Stir regularly for 3-4 minutes or until lightly brown and fragrant.