20+ Yummy Overnight Oats Recipes With Cocoa Powder

Overnight oats with cocoa powder are my absolute favorite way to start the day with a chocolatey twist that’s still healthy and satisfying. I love how easy they are to make—just mix oats, milk, cocoa powder, and a little sweetener, and let them sit overnight. By morning, they’re perfectly creamy, rich, and ready to enjoy without any extra effort.

What I love most is how versatile they are. You can add fruits like banana or berries, a spoonful of nut butter, or even some chocolate chips for an indulgent touch while keeping it wholesome. It’s a breakfast that feels like a treat but fuels me for the day ahead.

These cocoa overnight oats are perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or even a quick snack. They’re comforting, satisfying, and packed with fiber and protein. I always feel energized and happy starting my day with this simple, chocolatey delight.

Overnight Oats Recipes With Cocoa Powder

Chocolate Caramel Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp caramel syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps to Make Chocolate Caramel Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir until smooth.

• Add caramel syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 6g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Macadamia Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tbsp chopped macadamia nuts

• 1 tsp honey

Steps to Make Chocolate Macadamia Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir well.

• Add chopped macadamia nuts and honey, mixing thoroughly.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 280
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 42g
Fat: 10g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Pecan Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tbsp chopped pecans

• 1 tsp maple syrup

Steps to Make Chocolate Pecan Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir until fully mixed.

• Add chopped pecans and maple syrup, mixing well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 290
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 43g
Fat: 11g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Raspberry Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

• 1 tsp honey

Steps to Make Chocolate Raspberry Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir until smooth.

• Add raspberries and honey, mixing gently.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 6g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Steps to Make Chocolate Pumpkin Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Add pumpkin puree and milk, stirring well.

• Add maple syrup and cinnamon, mixing thoroughly.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 5g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Almond Joy Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup almond milk

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• 1 tbsp shredded coconut

• 1 tsp maple syrup

Steps to Make Chocolate Almond Joy Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in almond milk and stir until fully mixed.

• Add almond butter and maple syrup, stirring well.

• Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 280
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 11g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Mocha Overnight Oats

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 tsp honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps to Make Chocolate Mocha Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Add coffee and milk, mixing until smooth.

• Add honey and vanilla extract, stirring well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 220
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 36g
Fat: 5g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps to Make Chocolate Cinnamon Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir until smooth.

• Add cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 41g
Fat: 6g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Walnut Overnight Oats

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

• 1 tsp honey

Steps to Make Chocolate Walnut Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and mix well.

• Add chopped walnuts and honey, stirring to combine.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 280
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 42g
Fat: 10g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Fig Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 2 dried figs, chopped

• 1 tsp honey

Steps to Make Chocolate Fig Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir until smooth.

• Add chopped figs and honey, mixing well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 270
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 7g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

 

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 tbsp shredded coconut

• 1 tsp maple syrup

Steps to Make Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar or bowl.

• Pour in the coconut milk and stir until fully mixed.

• Add the maple syrup and mix well.

• Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir well before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 42g
Fat: 9g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup coconut milk

• 1 tbsp shredded coconut

• 1 tsp maple syrup

Steps to Make Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar or bowl.

• Pour in the coconut milk and stir until fully mixed.

• Add the maple syrup and mix well.

• Sprinkle the shredded coconut on top.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir well before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 260
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 42g
Fat: 9g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Hazelnut Overnight Oats

 

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tbsp hazelnut spread

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp honey

Steps to Make Chocolate Hazelnut Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir until smooth.

• Add hazelnut spread, cinnamon, and honey, mixing well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 310
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 44g
Fat: 12g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Mint Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips

Steps to Make Chocolate Mint Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and mix well.

• Add peppermint extract and honey, stirring thoroughly.

• Top with dark chocolate chips.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 8g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Orange Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tsp orange zest

• 1 tsp honey

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps to Make Chocolate Orange Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and mix well.

• Add orange zest, honey, and vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 240
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 41g
Fat: 6g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps to Make Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and stir until smooth.

• Add chia seeds, honey, and vanilla extract, mixing well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 7g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 banana, mashed

• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps to Make Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar or bowl.

• Add the mashed banana and milk, stirring until fully mixed.

• Add honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing well.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir well before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 250
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 5g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Mocha Almond Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tsp cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 tbsp almond butter

• 1 tsp chia seeds

Steps to Make Mocha Almond Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in the coffee and milk, stirring well.

• Add almond butter and chia seeds, mixing thoroughly.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 280
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 10g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tbsp peanut butter

• 1 tsp honey

• 1/2 banana, sliced

Steps to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in milk and mix until smooth.

• Add peanut butter and honey, stirring well.

• Top with banana slices.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 300
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 42g
Fat: 12g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Chocolate Berry Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tsp cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup mixed berries

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp chia seeds

Steps to Make Chocolate Berry Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Add milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds, mixing well.

• Top with mixed berries.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 230
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 5g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Double Chocolate Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup chocolate milk

• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips

• 1 tsp honey

Steps to Make Double Chocolate Overnight Oats

• Combine the rolled oats and cocoa powder in a jar.

• Pour in chocolate milk and mix well.

• Add honey and stir.

• Sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top.

• Cover and refrigerate overnight.

• Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: 320
Protein: 7g
Carbs: 50g
Fat: 9g

A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

FAQ

What are overnight oats with cocoa powder?

Overnight oats with cocoa powder are a no-cook breakfast or snack made by soaking rolled oats in milk or a milk alternative overnight, with cocoa powder added for a rich chocolate flavor. They are creamy, easy to prepare, and can be customized with fruits, nuts, or sweeteners.

Can I use any type of milk for overnight oats?

Yes, you can use dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or any plant-based milk. The type of milk affects the flavor and creaminess, but all work well for overnight oats.

How long do overnight oats last in the fridge?

Overnight oats typically last 3–5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before eating, and add fresh toppings like fruits or nuts just before serving for the best texture.

Do I need to cook the oats for overnight oats?

No, you don’t need to cook the oats. Rolled oats soften naturally when soaked in liquid overnight. Steel-cut oats or quick oats can also be used, but soaking times may vary slightly.

Can I make overnight oats with cocoa powder without sweetener?

Yes, you can skip sweeteners entirely or adjust the amount to your taste. Natural sweetness from fruits like bananas, berries, or apples can also enhance the flavor without added sugar.

Can I add protein powder to overnight oats?

Absolutely! Protein powder blends well with overnight oats and can make your breakfast more filling. Mix it thoroughly with milk or yogurt before refrigerating overnight.

Can overnight oats be eaten cold or warm?

Overnight oats are usually eaten cold directly from the fridge, but you can warm them slightly in the microwave if you prefer a warm breakfast.

Can I use cocoa powder with added sugar?

Yes, you can use sweetened or unsweetened cocoa powder, depending on your preference. If using sweetened cocoa powder, reduce or skip additional sweeteners to avoid excessive sweetness.

How do I prevent overnight oats from becoming too thick?

Adjust the liquid-to-oats ratio depending on your preferred consistency. If the oats are too thick in the morning, simply stir in a little extra milk or yogurt to loosen them.

Can I freeze overnight oats?

Yes, overnight oats can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before eating, and stir well to restore the creamy texture.