Chocolate Overnight Oats

Name: Chocolate Overnight Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 4 tablespoons plain or chocolate Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Optional: Semisweet chocolate chips, berries, sliced banana, granola, or nuts

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Chocolate overnight oats are a nutritious, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought oat cups. Prepare them the night before and top with fresh fruit, nuts or extra chocolate for the perfect bowl.

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
4 tablespoons plain or chocolate Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Semisweet chocolate chips, berries, sliced banana, granola, or nuts

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together oats and brown sugar. Stir in milk, cocoa, yogurt and vanilla until combined. Divide into containers. Cover; refrigerate overnight. If desired, garnish before serving with chocolate chips, granola, strawberries or sliced banana.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cup: 342 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.