Published 12/13/2020 • Updated 8/27/2022
Kid Friendly Breakfast Idea
Get the kids ready because this is about to be their favorite breakfast! Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract, this overnight oats recipe tastes just like a Thin Mint cookie! If you’ve followed Fit Foodie Finds over the years, you know we are absolutely obsessed with overnight oats. It’s hard to believe that it’s taken over 10 years for us to develop a mint chip overnight oats recipe, but we so happy we did!
What You Need
Like our other overnight oats recipes, this one calls for basic ingredients that you likely already have.
rolled oatschia seedscocoa powdersaltalmond butter (or cashew butter)almond milkmaple syruppeppermint extract
Quick Swaps
rolled oats –> quick cooking oats almond milk –> any kind of milk maple syrup –> honey or agave nectar
Easy Preparation
The beauty of overnight oats is that they are super easy to make and don’t require a lot of time. Make it the night before and breakfast is ready in the AM!
Can I double this overnight oats recipe?
This overnight oats recipe is an excellent one to double or triple, especially if you are serving a crowd! Simply add more almond milk before serving and mix.
Can I eat overnight oats warm?
While overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, you can absolutely eat these oats warm. Simply microwave oats in the morning for 60-90 seconds. You may need to add a splash more of almond milk to thin things out.
Storage Recommendations
Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
Guide to Overnight Oats
This is our guide to overnight oats. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make overnight oats and how to flavor them, too! We have a base recipe that we swear by and have tested 8 simple flavor variations so that you don’t get bored.
