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May I Cacao Overnight Oats
2 servings 10 minutes 750 calories (without chocolate topping) Difficulty: easy
A deliciously chocolatey breakfast that takes just a few minutes to prepare the night before. Creamy Greek yogurt, chia seeds, oats, May I Organic Cacao and fresh berries come together with a touch of date syrup for natural sweetness.
Why You'll Love These Ingredients
You get fibre from the oats, chia and cacao, protein from the Greek yogurt and naturally occurring minerals such as magnesium and iron from cacao — all in one delicious little jar. And if you're feeling extra chocolatey, add a little melted dark chocolate on top. 🍫
Why You'll Love These Ingredients:
🟤 May I Organic Cacao: Naturally rich in fibre and a source of minerals such as magnesium and iron. It also contains naturally occurring plant compounds called flavanols.
🌾 Porridge Oats: A source of fibre and complex carbohydrates, making them a satisfying base for breakfast.
🌱 Chia Seeds: A source of fibre, protein and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
🥛 Greek Yogurt: Provides protein and calcium and adds a delicious creamy texture.
🫐 Blueberries: Naturally provide fibre, vitamin C and other plant nutrients.
🍓 Strawberries: A source of vitamin C and fibre, while adding natural sweetness and freshness.
🌴 Date Syrup: Adds natural sweetness and contributes small amounts of minerals and fibre.
🍫 Dark Chocolate: Adds an extra layer of rich chocolate flavour and, depending on the cocoa content, can provide fibre and naturally occurring plant compounds.
Ingredients:
· 80 g porridge oats
· 15 g chia seeds
· 20 g May I Organic Cacao
· 1 tbsp date syrup, or to taste
· 150 ml milk of your choice
· 100 g Greek yogurt
· 75 g blueberries
· 75 g strawberries
· 30 g melted dark chocolate, optional
Step-by-Step Directions
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1. Add the oats, chia seeds and May I Organic Cacao to a bowl or jar and mix well.
2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt and date syrup. Stir until well combined.
3. Add half of the strawberries and blueberries to the bottom of your jars or serving glasses.
4. Spoon the oat mixture over the berries.
5. Add the remaining fresh berries on top.
6. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4–6 hours.
7. If you're feeling extra chocolatey, drizzle over the melted dark chocolate!
8. Enjoy your delicious May I breakfast!
Nutritional Benefits
Per serving – without optional chocolate
≈ 375 kcal
Protein: ≈ 16 g
Carbohydrates: ≈ 55 g
Sugars: ≈ 18 g
Fibre: ≈ 11 g
Fat: ≈ 9 g
Per serving – with 30 g dark chocolate
≈ 455 kcal
Nutritional values are approximate and will vary depending on the milk, Greek yogurt, date syrup and chocolate used. Berry quantities are estimated from one handful of blueberries and one handful of strawberries.
Tips for Best Results
🥣 Make it a little more runny than you think. The oats and chia seeds will absorb quite a lot of the milk overnight, so the mixture may look slightly too loose when you first prepare it. Don't worry — it will thicken beautifully in the fridge.
🥛 Adjust in the morning. If your overnight oats are thicker than you like, simply stir in a splash of milk before serving until you reach your favourite consistency.
🍓 Add fresh berries just before serving. Keeping some of the strawberries and blueberries for the morning gives you a lovely fresh, juicy contrast to the creamy cacao oats.
🍫 Want it extra indulgent? Add the melted dark chocolate just before serving for a delicious chocolate topping that sets slightly on the cold oats.
For the best flavour, use May I Organic Cacao.
If you want to explore more recipes like this, where you can use May I cacao powder, keep an eye out for our upcoming posts featuring easy, nutritious snacks and desserts that fit your lifestyle.
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