INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup (1½ oz/45 g) rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) nonfat milk
½ cup (4 oz/125 g) plain, low-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
½ cup (2 oz/60 g) fresh or frozen and thawed cherries, pitted and stemmed
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 tablespoon cacao nibs (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Put the cocoa powder in a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of hot water, and whisk to make a smooth paste.
In a jar or container with a tightly fitted lid, combine the oats and chia seeds. Add the milk, yogurt, and honey. Stir to combine, cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days. Stir and top with the fresh cherries, almonds, and cacao nibs, if you like, right before serving.
Makes 1 serving
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 414
Protein 25 g
Total fat 11 g
Saturated fat 3 g
Carbs 60 g
Fiber 8 g
Total sugar 26 g
Added sugar 5 g
Sodium 97 mg
*Not including the cacao nibs.
Note: Greek yogurt and cow’s milk pack protein, but if you don’t do dairy, substitute 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) of your favorite alternative milk. To make sure you’re still getting enough protein, add an extra 10 grams of protein with 100-percent pure protein powder.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Becky Duffett
Becky Duffett is a contributing nutrition editor for Fitbit and a lifestyle writer with a passion for eating well. A former Williams-Sonoma cookbook editor and graduate of San Francisco Cooking School, she’s edited dozens of cookbooks and countless recipes. City living has turned her into a spin addict—but she’d still rather be riding a horse. She lives in the cutest neighborhood in San Francisco, spending weekends at the farmers’ market, trying to read at the bakery, and roasting big dinners for friends.
What do we do with the cocoa powder that we stirred with the hot water? Add it to the overnight mixture? Or top as part of the toppings the following day?
Would be cool if I could scan this meal like I do with the rest of my foods.