Gluten-Free Cocoa Overnight Oats

A rich and creamy chocolatey breakfast with these no-cook overnight oats. The perfect balance of decadent cocoa and satisfying texture, these oats are a delightful start to any day.

Prep: 5 min Total: 365 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 6h 5m (5 min prep). It uses 7 ingredients — including gluten-free oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup or other liquid sweetener — and walks through 4 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Cocoa Overnight Oats: When preparing this breakfast recipe, buy oats labeled gluten-free, and if using oat milk, choose one with the same label, since oat milk is made from ordinary oats unless stated otherwise. Cocoa powder and dairy-free yogurt need a label check.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Cocoa Overnight Oats: This recipe relies on gluten-free oats and other naturally gluten-free ingredients to ensure it's safe for those avoiding gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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2 cups gluten-free oats Shop
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Shop
2 tbsp maple syrup or other liquid sweetener Shop
1 tsp chia seeds Shop
1 pinch salt
2 cups plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat) Shop
0.5 cup dairy-free yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

1 In a large bowl or individual jars, combine the gluten-free oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together thoroughly until the cocoa powder is evenly distributed and there are no clumps.
2 Pour in the plant-based milk and add the dairy-free yogurt, if using. Stir everything together until well combined and the mixture is smooth. Ensure all the oats are submerged in the liquid.
3 Cover the bowl or jars tightly with lids or plastic wrap. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the oats to soften and thicken.
4 Before serving, give the overnight oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash more plant-based milk to reach your desired consistency. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of extra cocoa powder.

Nutrition (per serving)

310

Calories

10g

Protein

50g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

80mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Choose oats with a gluten-free label, and if you use oat milk, buy one labeled gluten-free too. Ordinary oats and oat drinks can carry traces of other grains from the farm or the mill.
Stir the cocoa, maple syrup and salt into a loose paste before the milk goes in. Dry cocoa powder floats and clumps in cold milk, and the lumps stay chalky after a night in the fridge.
The dairy-free yogurt is optional, but it softens the cocoa's bitterness and adds creaminess. Without it, keep a little extra plant-based milk handy for the morning, since the chia seeds keep thickening the mix.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Cocoa Overnight Oats?

Check gluten-free oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup or other liquid sweetener before they go into Gluten-Free Cocoa Overnight Oats. Buy oats labeled gluten-free, and if using oat milk, choose one with the same label, since oat milk is made from ordinary oats unless stated otherwise. Cocoa powder and dairy-free yogurt need a label check.

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