Ingredients
Scale
For One Serving:
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons Nutella (or any chocolate hazelnut spread)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or use an additional ¼ cup milk)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional but recommended)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for extra chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced bananas or fresh strawberries
- Extra drizzle of Nutella
- Chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds
- Mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream
- Fresh raspberries or blueberries
- Granola for crunch
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients. In a mason jar or sealable container, add the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt (if using), chia seeds (if using), cocoa powder (if using), maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the Nutella. Spoon the Nutella on top of the oat mixture. You can either stir it in completely for uniform chocolate flavor throughout, or swirl it gently so you get ribbons and pockets of Nutella (my preferred method for concentrated chocolate bursts!).
- Mix well. Using a spoon, stir everything together until well combined. Make sure all the oats are submerged in liquid and there are no dry patches at the bottom. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Seal and refrigerate. Put the lid on your jar or container securely and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight (8-12 hours) is ideal for the creamiest, most perfectly softened texture.
- Stir and adjust consistency. In the morning, give the oats a good stir. The oats will have absorbed most of the liquid and thickened considerably. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, stir in a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Add toppings and enjoy! Top with sliced bananas, a generous drizzle of Nutella, chopped hazelnuts, chocolate chips, or any of your favorite toppings. Eat cold straight from the jar, or warm it in the microwave for 30-45 seconds if you prefer warm chocolate oats (which makes the Nutella melt beautifully!).
Notes
- Meal prep magic: Multiply the recipe by 5-7 to make a full week’s worth. Store in individual jars in the refrigerator for grab-and-go breakfast all week.
- Texture preference: If you like thinner oats, add more milk. For thicker, pudding-like oats, use less milk or add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Sweetness level: Nutella is already quite sweet, so you may not need any additional sweetener. Taste and adjust to your preference.
- Best enjoyed within 5 days for optimal freshness and texture.
- Don’t skip the overnight soak – while 4 hours is the bare minimum, overnight soaking (8-12 hours) creates the best, creamiest texture.
- Make it warm: Heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds for melty, gooey Nutella—pure chocolate heaven!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (overnight refrigeration required)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (full recipe above)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 8mg