Description
This Vegan Almond Joy Overnight Oats recipe is a nutritious and delicious no-cook breakfast option inspired by the classic Almond Joy candy bar. It combines rolled oats, chia seeds, unsweetened non-dairy milk, coconut milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, topped with shredded coconut, chopped almonds, and optional dairy-free chocolate chips for a creamy, chocolatey, and crunchy start to your day.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (such as almond or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons canned coconut milk
- ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips (optional, for topping, to be melted)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a sealable container, whisk together the rolled oats, chia seeds, unsweetened non-dairy milk, canned coconut milk, cocoa powder, and pure maple syrup until fully combined.
- Refrigerate: Cover the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a creamy consistency.
- Add Toppings: Before serving, top the overnight oats with chopped almonds, shredded coconut, and if desired, a drizzle of melted dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Melt Chocolate (Optional): To melt the dairy-free chocolate chips, heat them in the microwave in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until smooth and poured over the oats.
Notes
- To melt the chocolate, microwave in 15-30 second intervals, stirring between, until fully melted.
- Nutrition facts are estimates based on using unsweetened almond milk and include the optional chocolate topping.
- For gluten-free oats, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
