Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats Pudding | Easy Vegan Breakfast Meal Prep
Jump to RecipeIf you’ve ever wished you could have chocolate for breakfast without feeling guilty—this chocolate overnight oats recipe is for you. My overnight oats pudding is rich, creamy, and tastes like dessert, yet it’s made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients that nourish your body and keep you full for hours.
This healthy overnight oats recipe is naturally sweetened with dates, meaning there’s no sugar added chocolate pudding here, and it’s packed with superfoods like cacao overnight oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Best part? It takes less than 5 minutes to prep, then your fridge does the rest, making it perfect as a quick healthy breakfast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Dessert for breakfast – chocolatey, creamy, and indulgent without the sugar crash.
Nutrient-rich – packed with fiber, plant protein, omega-3s, and antioxidants.
Quick & easy – blend, pour, chill, and enjoy.
Meal prep-friendly – make it the night before for a make-ahead chocolate chia pudding.
Naturally sweetened – no refined sugar, just dates for gentle, natural sweetness.
Health Benefits of the Ingredients
Oats – A fantastic source of soluble fiber, which supports digestion, helps maintain steady energy, and keeps you feeling full longer. Perfect for a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Chia Seeds – Tiny but mighty! They’re loaded with plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain and heart health, and they help give this overnight oats pudding its thick, creamy texture.
Cacao Powder – Rich in antioxidants, magnesium, and mood-boosting compounds like theobromine. It supports brain health, energy, and even helps reduce inflammation—one of the key reasons I love chocolate overnight oats.
Dates – Nature’s candy! They’re full of natural sweetness, fiber, and minerals like potassium and magnesium.
Cinnamon – More than just a cozy spice—it can help balance blood sugar levels and add natural warmth to recipes.
Hemp Seed Milk – Creamy and light with a natural nutty flavor, plus it’s a great source of plant-based protein and essential fatty acids.
Vanilla Extract – Enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a dessert-like aroma.
Why This Breakfast Works for Your Body
This pudding is a balanced breakfast in a jar—fiber + healthy fats + plant protein means it digests slowly, keeps blood sugar stable, and fuels your body for hours. The cacao adds antioxidants and a mood lift, while the chia and hemp milk deliver omega-3s and plant protein for long-lasting energy.
Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats Pudding | Easy Vegan Breakfast Meal Prep
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup chia seeds (overnight oats with chia seeds)
- 4-6 pitted dates (more if you like it sweeter)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder (cacao overnight oats)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups hemp seed milk (or your favorite plant milk)
Optional toppings:
Fresh strawberries, blueberries, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, or a drizzle of nut butter.
Direction:
- Blend – Add oats, chia seeds, dates, cacao powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and hemp milk to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Chill – Pour the mixture into a jar or container, seal, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) so it thickens.
- Top & Serve – In the morning, give it a stir and top with fresh berries or your favorite toppings.
Tips for the Best Overnight Oats Pudding
- Use soft dates or soak them in warm water for 5 minutes before blending for a smoother texture.
- If you like it extra thick, add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Make it nutty by adding a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter before blending.
- Prep multiple jars at once for a week’s worth of plant-based breakfast ideas.
