Inspired by Mexican chocolate, these overnight oats have a slight bitterness from the cocoa that’s balanced out by sweetness from honey. They are spiced with cinnamon and allspice, then topped with crunchy cocoa nibs and sliced almonds for a flavorful experience.
Spiced Cocoa Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp honey
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of allspice
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- 2 tsp cocoa nibs
Directions
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the milk and oats. Once combined, add the cocoa powder, honey and spices, and mix until the cocoa has been incorporated evenly into the mixture. Dish evenly into two jars or bowls, cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours and up to 4 days.
Serve the oats cold, topped with sliced almonds and cocoa nibs.
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Polyunsaturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 94mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 8g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 348mg; Iron: 15%; Vitamin A: 5%; Calcium: 28%
Originally published March 22, 2019; Updated January 2026
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