2cups500 ml almond milk, or plant-based milk of choice
1 ¾cups210gm rolled oats
2tbsp20gm chia seeds
¼cup20gm cacao powder
¼cup75ml maple syrup, or to taste
1tspvanilla extract
1small pinch salt
Chocolate Topping
4tbspdark chocolate chips
Instructions
Combine all Chocolate Blended Oats ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend for 1 minute or until mostly smooth. The mixture will be quite runny at first which is fine. It will firm up in the fridge as the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid.
Divide the chocolate blended oats between 4 individual jars or containers.
Seal the jars and chill, in the fridge or for at least two hours or preferably overnight. They will keep for 4-5 days depending on the climate. Warmer room temperature will be more like 4 days.
Top with dark chocolate chips and enjoy!
Notes
Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost.
Switch cacao for peanut butter if you prefer a nutty flavour.
Use strawberries or blueberries for the chia jam if raspberries aren’t your thing.
For a creamier texture, add a splash of coconut milk when blending.
Mix in some nuts or seeds for crunch right before eating.