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Two galsses of overnight oats layered with dark chocolate date sauce and diced strawberries next to a bowl of date sauce.
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Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats {with Dark Chocolate Date Sauce}

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.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword high protein overnight oats, quick and healthy breakfast recipe, summer breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 421kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

For the Overnight Oats

  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups non-fat plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup preferred milk
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, diced (use more if you want)
  • 1 tablespoon honey, optional
  • 6 tablespoons hemp hearts, optional for topping

For the Healthy Dark Chocolate Date Sauce

  • 3 Medjool pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Hershey's special dark 100% cacao powder sub with any cocoa powder, if needed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Combine rolled oats, Greek yogurt, honey and milk 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.
  • Make the chocolate date sauce prior to assembly. Pour coconut milk, pitted dates, water, pinch of salt and cacao powder into a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate while the oats are refrigerating.
  • Once oats have refrigerated, divide into three servings. Add diced strawberries and hemp hearts. For maximum freshness, drizzle with dark chocolate sauce (or layer) on the day of consumption.
  • Store both the overnight oats and the date sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • If dates have hardened, soak them in water to soften for 10 minutes prior to blending.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds to overnight oats mixture to thicken it up. The date sauce will add a lot of moisture to the oats after refrigeration.  
  • Frozen strawberries can either be thawed prior to topping, or layered into the overnight oats prior to refrigeration. However, this may 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
Servings: 3
Amount per serving  
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.7g 19%
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 48.8g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 18%
Total Sugars 31.4g  
Protein 23.5g  
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 day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal