Creamy Nutella overnight oats with protein-packed Greek yogurt and wholesome oats are an easy, make-ahead breakfast loaded with chocolate-hazelnut flavor. Perfect healthy breakfast and meal prep recipe to get ahead of those busy mornings.
For more chocolatey overnight oats recipes, try Snickers Overnight Oats and Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats.
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❤️You're Going to Love These
- Chocolate hazelnut goodness: A Nutella twist makes these oats taste like dessert for breakfast.
- Filling and protein-packed: Hearty oats and Greek yogurt add staying power to keep you satisfied.
- Meal prep friendly: Make ahead for grab-and-go breakfasts and snacks all week.
- Customizable: Add chia seeds, flax, or protein powder for extra nutrition.
I'm a huge fan of overnight oats -- I make a big batch every week. And this Nutella overnight oats recipe is making its way into my rotation. It's creamy, chocolatey, and the perfect excuse to break out the chocolate chips at breakfast time. I usually make my overnight oats without chia seeds, but see the notes below to see how to add them.
🍋Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats and quick steel cut oats.are the best choices for overnight oats. Quick oats get very soft (my husband loves them, I don't), and instant oats usually turn to mush.
- Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread. Nutella brings a creamy texture and deep chocolate flavor. Use any kind of creamy hazelnut spread you love.
- Plain Greek yogurt. I usually use nonfat Chobani or Aldi's whole milk Greek yogurt since they're both thick and creamy. If you use plain yogurt or a thinner Greek yogurt, cut back on the milk -- you can always add more in the morning. Vanilla Greek yogurt is also an option.
- Milk. Any type of milk, dairy, or non-dairy works well here. I like unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but cow's milk, soy milk, or oat milk are also great options.
- Toppings. Right before serving, add fresh fruits, toasted nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips.
🫐Variations or Substitutions
- Chocolate. Stir in ½ tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for even more chocolate flavor. You may wish to add a little maple syrup or honey.
- Nut butters. Swap out the Nutella for almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Chia seeds. Mix in 1 tablespoon chia seeds with the oats and add 2 extra tablespoons of milk and yogurt. You may need another splash of milk the next day to loosen them up.
- Flax seeds. Add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed. If the oats get too thick, stir in a little milk before serving.
- Protein powder. Boost the protein by adding your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder. You may need to adjust the liquid depending on whether your powder thickens or thins the overnight oats mixture.
🥣How to Make Nutella Overnight Oats
Step 1. In a bowl or mason jar, mix yogurt and Nutella until smooth. Stir in vanilla, milk, oats, and sweetener if using.
For extra chocolate flavor, add ½ tablespoon cocoa powder and sweeten to taste. Cover and chill 4-6 hours or overnight.
Step 2. The next day, give the Nutella oatmeal a good stir and adjust with more milk or yogurt if needed. Top with berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
👉Helpful Hint: Thicken or thin. The next day, add more milk to thin. To thicken, stir in more yogurt or a couple of tablespoons of oats (allow a few hours to absorb).
✅Top Tips
- Choose the best oats. Old-fashioned oats are my go-to, with quick-cooking steel-cut oats being my second choice for a chewy texture. Skip quick or instant oats-they get mushy.
- Sweeten to taste. Maple syrup or honey works great, especially if you add cocoa powder.
- Add chia. Mix in 1 tablespoon chia seeds and increase milk and yogurt to ½ cup each. Add more as needed before serving.
- Boost protein. Stir in the protein powder and adjust the liquid as needed, as some thicken and others thin overnight oats.
- Keep toppings fresh. Store nuts, fruit, or other add-ins separately until serving.
🎁Storage
Store Nutella overnight oatmeal in an airtight container or mason jars in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Stir before serving and add a splash of milk if the mixture has thickened.
❓FAQ
Yes. Overnight oats are good warm or cold. Heat them gently in the microwave with a splash of milk until warm.
Rolled oats are the best choice for a creamy texture. Quick-cooking steel-cut oats are also great, with a chewier texture. Avoid quick or instant oats-they get mushy.
Add more Greek yogurt, peanut butter or almond butter, or your favorite protein powder. You may need to adjust the liquid with protein powder since some can make the oats thicker, while others make them thinner.
Yes, frozen fruit works great. Slightly thaw before adding as a topping. If you prefer to stir them in overnight, you'll need less liquid. I use three tablespoons of milk in overnight oats with frozen fruit.
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📖 Recipe
Nutella Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup oats
Optional
- ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- toppings: more yogurt, toasted nuts, chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, stir the yogurt and Nutella together until smooth. Stir in the vanilla, milk, and oats. If you like your oats sweeter, add a little maple syrup or honey. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
- The next day, stir the oats and add more milk or yogurt if needed. Serve with fresh berries, toasted almonds, and mini chocolate chips.
- For even more chocolatey flavor, stir in ½ tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder. Sweeten as needed with maple syrup or honey.
Notes
- Adjust consistency: Thin with milk or thicken with yogurt or 2 tablespoon oats (let absorb).
- Best oats: Rolled or quick-cooking steel-cut. Avoid quick or instant-they get mushy.
- Sweeten: Maple syrup or honey, especially with cocoa powder.
- Chia seeds: Add 1 tablespoon + increase milk and yogurt to ½ cup each.
- Protein boost: Mix in protein powder, adjusting liquid as needed.
- Toppings: Keep fruit and nuts separate until serving.
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