Mint Chocolate Blended Overnight Oats (Naturally Sweetened & Vegan)
These mint chocolate blended overnight oats are smooth, creamy, and pudding-like—perfect for anyone who doesn’t love the texture of traditional overnight oats. Rich chocolate with a hint of peppermint gives these surprisingly healthy overnight oats serious peppermint patty vibes. They’re a refreshing and easy make-ahead breakfast you’ll look forward to all week.
Why You’ll Love These Mint Chocolate Blended Overnight Oats 💚
- Cool & refreshing: Creamy chocolate with a hint of icy peppermint gives these easy overnight oats instant peppermint patty vibes.
- Smooth, pudding-like texture: Blending the oats gives them a silky-smooth consistency. You get all the health benefits of oats, minus the chewy texture.
- Healthy & nutritious: High in fiber, plant-based protein, antioxidants, and omega-3s.
- Perfect for meal prep: Prep in under 10 minutes and enjoy all week.
Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒
- Unsweetened almond milk (or other unsweetened plant milk): For a light, smooth texture.
- Old-fashioned (rolled) oats: For fiber and texture. Quick oats will also work; steel-cut oats will not, as they will not soften properly.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: For chocolatey flavor and an antioxidant boost.
- Medjool dates: Naturally sweeten the oats and add depth of flavor. Use pitted dates or remove the pits from whole dates before blending.
- Chia seeds: Thicken the overnight oats to give them their creamy, pudding-like texture.
- Ground flaxseed: Helps thicken the overnight oats and adds extra fiber and omega-3s.
- Vanilla extract: For a touch of mellow sweetness.
- Peppermint extract: Adds refreshing mint flavor. Use peppermint extract only; do not substitute peppermint oil or essential oil.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Blended Overnight Oats (Step by Step) 🌿
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or peppermint level if needed.
Step 3: Pour into a medium bowl or individual serving containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Step 4: In the morning, serve plain or garnished with your favorite toppings, such as banana slices, fresh mint, vegan yogurt, chocolate chips, and/or cacao nibs.
Variations & Substitutions 🔄
- Nut-free: Use soy milk or oat milk instead of almond milk.
- Swap the sweetener: Replace Medjool dates with 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
- Traditional overnight oats: For a heartier, chewier texture, skip blending and simply combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate overnight.
Equipment 🔪
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- High-speed blender
- Medium bowl (or individual serving containers)
Storage ❄️
Mint chocolate overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended, as the texture may change.
Pro Tips for the Best Mint Chocolate Blended Overnight Oats ✨
- Start with less peppermint extract than you think you need. Add just 1 or 2 drops to start, then blend and taste before adding more. Always add 1 drop at a time—a little goes a long way.
- For an even smoother texture, soak the Medjool dates in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes before blending.
FAQ ❓
Blended overnight oats are made just like traditional overnight oats, except that they are blended before chilling. As a result, they have a smooth, creamy texture instead of the chewy consistency of traditional overnight oats.
No! Blending breaks down the oats, giving the mixture a pudding-like consistency. The oats absorb the other flavors and are virtually undetectable.
These ones are! This version is naturally sweetened and made with healthy ingredients like oats, cocoa powder, plant-based milk, chia seeds, and flaxseeds. They are high in fiber, plant-based protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
Chilling them overnight for 8 to 10 hours yields the thickest, creamiest consistency. If you’re pressed for time, chill as long as you can; at least 6 hours is ideal.
Chia seeds are a central ingredient in most overnight oats because they help thicken the mixture. You can omit them, but the mixture may be softer and runnier. Adding an extra tablespoon of ground flaxseed in place of the chia seeds will help give the oats a thicker consistency.
Yes. Chia seeds and ground flaxseed help thicken the oats as they chill, without the need to add yogurt.
Mint Chocolate Blended Overnight Oats
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- high-speed blender
- medium bowl or individual serving containers
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or other unsweetened nondairy milk)
- 1 cup old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- 1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 Medjool dates pitted and roughly chopped (I prefer 2, but start with 1 if you’re especially mindful of sugar intake)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 drops peppermint extract (note: peppermint extract has a very strong flavor—start with just 2 drops and taste; that may be enough)
Optional Toppings
- banana slices
- mint leaves
- vegan yogurt
- nondairy chocolate chips
- cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add ingredients: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or peppermint level if needed.
- Chill: Pour into a medium bowl or individual serving containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Serve: In the morning, serve plain or garnished with your favorite toppings, such as banana slices, fresh mint, vegan yogurt, chocolate chips, and/or cacao nibs.
Notes
- Use peppermint extract (found in the baking or spice section of most grocery stores), not peppermint oil or peppermint essential oil. Only peppermint extract is designed for food consumption.
- Any unsweetened plant-based milk may be substituted for the almond milk.
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup may be substituted for the Medjool dates.
- Mint chocolate blended overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for about 4 days. I don’t recommend freezing, as the texture may change.
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