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Thick, creamy overnight oats topped with sliced strawberries and a healthy dark chocolate date sauce! The flavor combination reminds me of chocolate covered strawberries.
I love overnight oats because they’re so easy to prep for a quick and healthy grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe is packed with protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, potassium, calcium and iron!
Reasons to Try These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Nutritious and Macro-Friendly: The dark chocolate sauce is made with dates, which act as a natural sweetener. They’re also a great source of fiber! Each serving provides 421 calories, 5g fiber and 23.5g protein.
- Easy Meal Prep: This recipe makes 3 servings. In under 10 minutes, you’ll have an already-prepared breakfast for the next few days.
- They’re Decadent and Delicious: The creamy, thick overnight oats mixture is paired with a rich, dark chocolate sauce that rivals any store-bought sauce (but it’s healthier).
Ingredients
Makes 3 servings.
For the Overnight Oats:
Old Fashioned Oats (1 1/2 cups): For best results, use old fashioned rolled oats. Using instant oatmeal may be mushy, and steel cut oats result in a chewy texture.
Non-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt (1 1/2 cups or three 5.5 ounce container): My favorite way to make overnight oats is one part Greek yogurt and one part water. This results in a creamy, thick texture and the Greek yogurt adds some additional protein!
Water (1 1/2 cups): I use water because I feel like it doesn’t make a difference in flavor, however, you could easily sub in your preferred milk.
Hemp Hearts (6 tablespoons, optional): Top these overnight oats with hemp hearts for added protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
For the Healthy Dark Chocolate Date Sauce:
Coconut Milk (1/4 cup): I prefer full fat, Thai Kitchen coconut milk which creates a creamier, more decadent sauce.
Medjool Pitted Dates (3): Adjust how many dates are used based on their size and your sweetness preference. I used 3 large dates that were already soft. If your dates are hardened, soak in water for 10 minutes prior to blending.
Hershey’s Special Dark 100% Cacao Powder (1 Tbsp): Just a tablespoon of cacao powder creates a rich, dark flavor.
Water (1/4 cup): Water keeps the calories lower, but easily sub with preferred milk.
Step By Step Instructions
For the Overnight Oats Mixture
Combine rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and water in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Separate into three separate glass jars or containers.
Let refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
Blending the Chocolate Sauce with Dates
Pour coconut milk, pitted dates, water and cacao powder into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
For best results, add the water first prior to adding the dates.
Assembling the Overnight Oats
Once oats have refrigerated, top each one with diced strawberries and 1/3 of the chocolate sauce. Then, sprinkle on the hemp hearts.
**You can also layer the chocolate and strawberries into the overnight oats prior to refrigeration.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Tips for Success
Frozen strawberries can either be thawed prior to topping, or layered into the overnight oats prior to refrigeration. However, this made lead to a thinner overnight oats consistency.
If dates feel hard, soften them in water for 10 minutes prior to blending.
For even more protein, whisk the yogurt and 3 scoops of protein powder (for 3 servings) until well-combined. Then, add the oats and water in.
Incorporate chia seeds into the overnight oats mixture for more fiber.
Topped walnuts for some crunch and healthy fats.
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— High Protein Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
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Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats {with Dark Chocolate Date Sauce}
Alex Evink, MS, RD
The creamy, thick overnight oats mixture is topped with diced strawberries and a dark chocolate sauce made with dates. easy and healthy meal prep. This recipe is packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, calcium, iron and omega-3 fatty acids! Easy and healthy meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 421 kcal
Ingredients
For the Overnight Oats
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, or 3 5.5-ounce containers
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 6 tablespoons hemp hearts (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, diced (use more if you want)
For the Healthy Dark Chocolate Date Sauce
- 3 Medjool pitted dates
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (I used Thai Kitchen)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Hershey's special dark 100% cacao powder
Instructions
For the Overnight Oats Mixture
Combine rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and water in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Separate into three separate glass jars or containers. Let refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
Blending the Chocolate Sauce with Dates
Pour coconut milk, pitted dates, water and cacao powder into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
For best results, add the water into the blender first prior to adding the dates.
Assembling the Overnight Oats
Once oats have refrigerated, top each one with diced strawberries and chocolate sauce. Then, sprinkle on some hemp hearts for more protein.
**You can also layer the chocolate and strawberries into the overnight oats prior to refrigeration.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- If dates have hardened, soak them in water to soften for 10 minutes prior to blending.
- Frozen strawberries can either be thawed prior to topping, or layered into the overnight oats prior to refrigeration. However, this made lead to a thinner overnight oats consistency.
Nutritional information is just an estimation. Individual ingredients and preparation may cause slight discrepancies. Dates are higher in sugar, however, have a lower glycemic index due to their fiber content.
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings:3 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 421 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat14.7g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 5.2g | 26% |
Cholesterol3mg | 1% |
Sodium73mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate48.8g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 18% |
Total Sugars 31.4g | |
Protein23.5g | |
Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
Calcium 207mg | 16% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 914mg | 19% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.2,000 calorie a dayis used for general nutrition advice. |
Keyword high protein overnight oats, quick and healthy breakfast recipe, summer breakfast
Alex Evink, MS, RD
Hello! I’m Alex Evink, Registered Dietitian (RD) for over 10 years and moderately messy mom to two girls. As a RD, I believe in evidence-based research – but I don’t believe in perfection. My life can be pretty messy but I do my best to keep a balance that works for me and my lifestyle. I’m a foodie at heart, love Taylor Swift and read books in my free time.