Chocolate, Raspberry & Lemon Overnight Oats

I adore chocolate, and will take any excuse to enjoy it in the mornings. Adding these rich flavours to a classic overnight oats recipe makes for a decadent start to the day without actually eating dessert for breakfast. The sharpness of the lemon zest and raspberries adds something a little different that keeps it refreshing and light for the morning.

The basic ingredients for overnight oats are always the same for me:

• Oats

• Vanilla extract

• Chia seeds

• Cinnamon

• Non-dairy yoghurt (my fave is always coconut for sweetness)

• Non-dairy milk

• Maple syrup

• Sea salt

Added to the basic overnight recipe, for a delicious chocolate-y yet zesty flavour you’ll need:

• Cacao or cocoa powder

• Raspberries

• Lemon zest

• Chocolate chips

Start by prepping your basic overnight oats recipe. You can leave out the yoghurt if you prefer, as it isn’t totally essential. For this variation, stir through the cocoa/cacao powder, add in a handful of raspberries, some chocolate chips, and lemon zest. Mix everything together thoroughly, making sure the cocoa is fully stirred in. You can add extra raspberries, zest, and chocolate chips for the topping to make it extra pretty.

If you are a serious chocolate-fiend, then definitely add in extra cocoa powder or even more chocolate chips. You could even make a delicious chocolate sauce to drizzle over the top for the next day by mixing together maple syrup and cocoa powder together!