The Best Kid Friendly Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe

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Kid Friendly Chocolate Overnight Oats are one of our favorite breakfast meals. I love it because it is a time saver. I can make them the night before and store the oats in the fridge for up to 5 days. But the best part is that my kids and I start our day by eating a wholesome breakfast together. These overnight oats are packed with superfoods, protein, and immune-boosting foods.

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The Perfect Make-Ahead Breakfast: Cold Oats Basking in Rich Chocolate Topped with Your Favorite Things 🙂

Simple Ingredients Breakdown for Kid Friendly Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe

• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats. Oats are a great way to get vital vitamins and minerals, including manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, folate, and B vitamins. For best results, use rolled oats or steel cut oats. Instant oats or quick oats will not work well in this recipe.
• Milk. I use whole milk, but almond milk or another non-dairy milk will work. I prefer to soak my oats in milk versus water because the milk makes for creamy overnight oats.
• Superfood Hot Chocolate Mix by Just Ingredients. The whole family will love the rich chocolate flavor of this hot chocolate mix.
• Chia Seeds. These tiny seeds are loaded with calcium, fiber, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3. Sneak a tablespoon of chia seeds into recipes when you can.
• Sea Salt. Salt greatly contributes to flavor.

How to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen?

One of the best ways for kids to further develop their life skills and good habits is to involve them in the kitchen. The morning routine can be stressful and often sets the pace for the day. I believe it is so important to start the day with a healthy breakfast, whether it’s making scrambled eggs or serving fresh fruit and yogurt. If you need easy breakfast ideas, check out my list HERE.

This recipe is perfect for young children to practice making their meals.

Young children can practice cooking skills with this recipe without being around heat or a sharp knife. This overnight oats recipe also encourages kids to be little creatives in the kitchen by allowing them to arrange and mix up their favorite toppings.

Here is a list of tasks for kids in the kitchen while making overnight oats:

• gather ingredients
• select container
• measure and pour oats and milk with measuring cups
• measure and pour salt and chia seeds with measuring spoons
• scoop hot chocolate mix
• stir mixture
• pour servings into individual bowls
• select toppings (if desired)
• serve family and friends
• learn to properly clean up the kitchen

* Supervise and consider age appropriateness for each task. Always supervise kids in the kitchen. You know your children the best.

Why use Just Ingredients Superfood Hot Chocolate Mix?

Just Ingredients Superfood Hot Chocolate Mix is packed with superfoods including Ceylon cinnamon, Ashwagandha, Lion’s mane, and Turmeric. These foods are great for boosting the immune system. The chocolate mix also contains Monk Fruit, Coconut milk, collagen, and organic cacao.

What is so Special About Overnight Oats?

Time Saver and Increased Digestibility. Overnight oats are the perfect way to decrease the stress of busy mornings while serving your family wholesome ingredients. Make a whole batch for the week and begin enjoying them the next morning. Also, soaking oats overnight neutralizes the phytic acid, making them easier to digest. I would say that is a win-win.

How to Make Kid Friendly Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe: A Delicious Breakfast

Equipment

• Glass airtight container (mason jar with lid)

Ingredient List

• 2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats (not instant)
• 2 cups whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
• 1 scoop Superfood Hot Chocolate Mix (alternative such as protein powder or another healthy hot chocolate mix)
• 2-3 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 tsp salt

Step-by-Step Instructions for Kid Approved Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe

1. First, mix all the ingredients together in an airtight container.
2. Then, store in the refrigerator overnight. The next day add your favorite toppings and ENJOY!

Notes on Kid-Friendly Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe

Optional Toppings for Overnight Oats

• sliced bananas
• fresh fruit
• shredded coconut
• nut butter (almond butter or creamy peanut butter)
• maple syrup
• honey (omit for children under age 1)
• greek yogurt
• slivered almonds
• dark chocolate chips

Storage

Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Thanks for Stopping By!

Finally, I want to thank you for stopping by! Please say Hi in the comment section and share your favorite oatmeal toppings with me. We are huge fans of fresh berries and honey. But I find myself sprinkling shredded coconut on almost everything. If you make this kid-friendly chocolate overnight oats recipe, please leave a comment and give this recipe a star rating. Thank you, and I hope you have a beautiful day!

– With Great Joy, Katie

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