Chai-based overnight oats with chia seeds and hints of chocolate served with cacao nibs and dried fig. Perfect for an easy workweek breakfast.
This weekend marks my second weekend of 200-hour yoga teacher training.
I feel like I just came out of the first, buzzing with new info on anatomy and gurus and sanskrit poses dancing on the tip of my tongue.
In the midst of completing my take-home quiz on the history of Yoga and feverishly reading the Bhagavad Gita, I decided making breakfast ahead was a must.
I have to be at the studio from 8-6 on Saturday, so I need something to grab and go quickly that will keep me fueled and on fire for long training days.
Simultaneously, I’ve been embracing fall with warm beverages on chilly mornings.
So, I thought, let’s fuse these two comforts into an overnight oat mix that’s easy to enjoy anywhere.
If you’re drinking a cozy cup of Chai with your oatmeal, why not combine them in these Chocolate Chia Chai Overnight Oats?
Mix up these easy overnight oats for a quirky mixture that’s sure to put some pep in your step…or in my case, my chaturanga dandasana.
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Be prepared to swoon over chai tea…in your oatmeal.
The recipe for this was inspired by a reader comment on my Instagram suggesting that I try flavoring my morning porridge…with tea!
I’m all for an exotic breakfast combination, so I set to try it out using Rishi Tea Spicy Masala Chai Organic Chai Tea Concentrates.
This black teas is cayenne chili, fragrant ginger root and a powerful concentration of chai spices for a fiery take on tradition.
I love these concentrates because they create a contemporary a convenient chai experience straight from the carton without preservatives or refine sugars.
This bold black tea is lightly sweetened with a touch of low-glycemic organic maple syrup!
The tea is best served in a 1:1 ratio with almond milk, so that’s what I did to create the base for these Chocolate Chia Chai Overnight Oats.
I used my blueprint overnight oat recipe and subbed half of the typical almond milk for exotic chai for a unique overnight oat experience.
What You Need to Make Chocolate Chia Chai Overnight Oats
You’re to love the mix of chocolate, chai, and chia in this playful breakfast combination.
Here’s what you need to make Chocolate Chai Chia Overnight Oats:
- gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- unsweetened almond milk
- Rishi Tea Spicy Masala Chai Organic Chai Tea Concentrate
- maple syrup (optional)
- chia seeds
- chocolate protein powder (optional)
- raw cacao powder
- cacao nibs
- dried figs
Chocolate and chai together are sweet, spicy, and totally intriguing.
Maple syrup adds an additional touch of sweetness to that of the lightly sweetened chai concentrate.
You can omit this if you’re worried about your overnight oats being too sweet.
How to Serve Chocolate Chia Chai Overnight Oats
Mix up these Chocolate Chia Chai Overnight Oats for an easy pre-made workweek breakfasts.
Not only are they packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbs, but they give you a slight caffeine boost, too.
The recipe below serves one, but you can easy double or triple it to make multiple overnight oat jars for the whole week.
I used a scoop of chocolate protein powder in mine for an extra boost of chocolate power, but you can always leave this out.
If the oats are too thick when you start to dig in, simply add a splash or two of almond milk and stir well.
Serve them chilled or warm them in the microwave topped with dried figs and raw cacao nibs.
Feel free to add your own favorite toppings like granola, dried fruit, nuts, or seeds!
Enjoy!
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Chocolate Chia Chai Overnight Oats
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 servings
Description
Chai-based overnight oats with chia seeds and hints of chocolate served with cacao nibs and dried fig. Perfect for an easy workweek breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup Rishi Tea Spicy Masala Chai Organic Chai Tea Concentrate
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 TBSP chocolate protein powder (optional)
- 1 tsp raw cacao powder
- 2 tsp cacao nibs
- 1–2 dried figs, sliced
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mason jar and stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Serve with cacao nibs and dried figs in the morning.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
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