Extra Decadent Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe
Prep Time:
50 minutes
Cook Time:
13 minutes
Servings:
3 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cacao powder
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • ¼ cup + 2 teaspoons maple syrup, divided
  • 4 tablespoons hazelnut butter, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pinches of salt, divided
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons hazelnuts
  • ½ cup whipped cream
  • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
Directions
  1. In a large bowl combine the oats, chia seeds, cacao powder, milk, ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons hazelnut butter, vanilla, and 1 pinch of salt.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 45 minutes, or overnight.
  3. Make a ganache: Pour the cream into a small saucepan and warm on medium heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the chocolate chips, remaining hazelnut butter, remaining maple syrup, and remaining salt. Stir for 5 minutes until melted, then remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a glass container and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Add the hazelnuts to a dry skillet and toast on medium heat for 5 minutes, shaking the pan frequently.
  7. To assemble, spoon half of the oats mixture into 3 jars.
  8. Add a layer of the ganache.
  9. Add another layer of the oats mixture.
  10. Distribute the whipped cream to each jar.
  11. Top with toasted hazelnuts, cacao nibs, and optional fruit. Serve right away.