Prep this hearty, healthy oatmeal breakfast ahead and easily enjoy a festive bowl of delicious chocolate cranberry oats in the morning.
Why save cranberry sauce just for holiday dinners? It’s such a delicious and easy to make topping for all sorts of fall treats. Add it to muffins with some chocolate chips or put it in your favorite smoothie. It’s great smeared on a sandwich with turkey or even on a grilled cheese.
Cranberry and chocolate are one of my favorite combos and tastes delicious in these Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats. Overnight oats are easy to meal prep and infinitely adaptable. They turn into a creamy and dense treat that will keep you full for hours. 
These Cranberry Chocolate Overnight Oats are easy to make with oats, cocoa, chia seeds and milk of your choice.
Load it up with leftover cranberry sauce and you have a match made in heaven.
I think you will love these Cranberry Chocolate Overnight Oats. They are hearty and filling, sweet, healthy and full of fiber, protein rich, easy to prepare, gluten free and vegan.
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Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A festive and healthy breakfast
Ready in minutes, enjoy it all week!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) oatmeal
- 2 cups (473 ml) coconut or almond milk
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) chia seeds
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients, except cranberry sauce, together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Pour into jars or individual containers.
- Place in the fridge overnight or at least several hours.
- Top with cranberry sauce when ready to serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired sweetness.
- These oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 8
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of milk can I use for the Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats?
You can use any milk of your choice, such as almond, soy, oat, or cow’s milk, depending on your dietary preferences.
How can I incorporate leftover cranberry sauce into the overnight oats?
Simply mix the leftover cranberry sauce into the oats before refrigerating, or layer it on top in the morning for added flavor.
What can I substitute for chia seeds in this recipe?
If you don’t have chia seeds, you can use flaxseeds or omit them altogether, but the texture may be slightly different without the thickening effect.
So creative, yum!