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Double Chocolate Overnight Oats

Bounce out of bed for a mouth-watering, super-fuelled start to the day! Quickly prep these indulgent oats the night before, ready to grab and go the next morning!

This recipe was taken from Viva!’s stunning new cookbook Everyone Can Cook Vegan: 100 mouth-watering recipes to use every day.

Serves: 1

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 50g/½ cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)

  • 180ml/¾ cup unsweetened plant milk (soya milk has the highest protein content)

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp nut or seed butter of your choice

  • 2 tsp chia seeds

  • 1-2 tbsp (depending on how chocolatey you like it) raw cacao or cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp syrup (eg agave or maple)

  • 2 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder (optional)

Optional toppings: berries or any other chopped fruit you fancy, cinnamon, coconut flakes, desiccated coconut, dried fruit, fresh mint, granola, hemp seeds, jam, mixed nuts, muesli, nut butter, pumpkin seeds, sliced banana, sunflower seeds, vegan chocolate sauce or melted chocolate, vegan yoghurt

Method

  1. Using a small mason jar or small airtight bowl/box, add all of the ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.

  2. Add any of the toppings you like or you can add them the next day if preferred.

  3. Leave overnight in the fridge ready to grab and go the next morning!


Credit: www.veganrecipeclub.org.uk