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    Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats with Coconut Oil Freezer Fudge

    Published: Jun 2, 2021 Last Modified: Jun 2, 2021 by Allison

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    Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats with Coconut Oil Freezer Fudge: A healthy and fun breakfast with oats, chia, yogurt, maple syrup, banana, walnuts, and easy small batch homemade freezer fudge. Trust me: These overnight oats will make you excited to jump out of bed in the morning! 

    straight on angled shot of a bowl of chunky monkey overnight oats topped with a strawberry

    I am not a big morning person in this season of my life. I truly wish that I had the drive to jump out of bed at the crack of dawn and check a sunrise workout or run off of my list before the day gets started, but those days seem to be behind me for now. (Until I have kids, at least!) In high school and early on in university, I was very Type A and always woke up super early to workout and study before school… I was disciplined to a fault at that age. If I could talk to my 17 year old self, I might tell her to take a few chill pills. Well, since then, I’ve done a 180 and I am now a real creative night owl. I tend to get most of my work done late at night, which doesn’t bode well for getting up very early. But, I will say that one thing would convince me jump out of bed, and that is these Chunky Monkey overnight oats. 

    These overnight oats are inspired by Chunky Monkey ice cream, the popular Ben and Jerry’s flavour. I know how much everyone loves bananas, walnuts, and chocolate together. I took those elements and turned them into a super healthy breakfast recipe. You read that right: These oats are totally guilt-free. Not that guilt should ever factor into your food choices, but I just want you to know that even the coconut oil freezer fudge in this recipe is healthy. And it’s just sweet enough, but not so sweet that you’ll feel like you’ve eaten dessert for breakfast. You’ll feel nourished, energized, and just raring to start your day with a spring in your step. 

    straight on shot of two bowls of the chunky monkey overnight oats, one in the foreground and one in the background, with strawberries in behind

    chunky monkey overnight oats: the details

    A few things to know about this recipe right off the bat: First and foremost, the fudge is what makes these oats so good, so please do not skip it! It is so easy to make with coconut oil, maple syrup, nut or seed butter, and cocoa. It goes into the freezer overnight while the oats are in the fridge, so it’s all very hands-off and fuss-free. Second, you can make these oats vegan by using coconut yogurt, or keep them vegetarian by using organic whole milk yogurt. 

    ingredients you’ll need

    For the overnight oats, you’ll need yogurt of choice, milk of choice, rolled oats, chia seeds, and maple syrup (optional).

    For the coconut oil freezer fudge, you’ll need virgin coconut oil, sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, cocoa, sea salt, and vanilla. 

    For serving, you’ll need sliced banana and walnuts. 

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    close up of a bowl of chunky monkey overnight oats

    the method

    In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, milk, oats, chia, and maple syrup, if using. Transfer into a glass jar or container, cover, and refrigerate overnight. 

    To make the fudge, place the coconut oil in a saucepan and melt over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the maple syrup, sunflower seed butter, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Line a small square or rectangular dish (mine was a glass food storage container measuring 3×3 inches) with parchment paper, with overhang so you can lift it out easily once it’s ready. Pour the coconut oil mixture into the prepared dish, cover, and place in the freezer overnight. 

    In the morning, divide the overnight oats between two bowls or jars. Remove the fudge from the freezer and slice into small squares. Garnish your bowls with the fudge, sliced banana, walnuts, and berries, if desired. Enjoy! 

    close up of a bowl of the oats showing the texture of coconut oil freezer fudge

    straight on shot of a bowl of the chunky monkey oats with a strawberry in the foreground

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    Finally, I hope that you love these Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats! If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to hear how you enjoyed it. And if you share a photo to Instagram, tag it @upbeet.kitchen and #upbeetkitchen. I love seeing what you’ve made. 🙂

    Enjoy! 

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    Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats with Coconut Oil Freezer Fudge


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    • Author: Allison
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
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    Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats with Coconut Oil Freezer Fudge: A healthy and fun breakfast with oats, chia, yogurt, maple syrup, banana, walnuts, and easy small batch homemade freezer fudge. Trust me: These overnight oats will make you excited to jump out of bed in the morning!


    Ingredients

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    Overnight Oats

    • 1 cup organic whole milk yogurt or coconut yogurt
    • 1 cup milk of choice, I used unsweetened almond
    • ⅔ cup rolled oats
    • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

    Freezer Fudge

    • 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter or almond butter
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa
    • Small pinch of sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

    For Serving

    • 1 large ripe banana, sliced
    • 3 tablespoons walnut halves, toasted if desired and chopped
    • Berries

     


    Instructions

    1. In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, milk, oats, chia, and maple syrup, if using. Transfer into a glass jar or container, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
    2. To make the fudge, place the coconut oil in a saucepan and melt over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the maple syrup, sunflower seed butter, cocoa, salt, and vanilla. Line a small square or rectangular dish (mine was a glass food storage container measuring 3×3 inches) with parchment paper, with overhang so you can lift it out easily once it’s ready. Pour the coconut oil mixture into the prepared dish, cover, and place in the freezer overnight.
    3. In the morning, divide the overnight oats between two bowls or jars. Remove the fudge from the freezer and slice into small squares. Garnish your bowls with the fudge, sliced banana, walnuts, and berries. Enjoy!
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast

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    1. Julie says

      August 27, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      Such an amazing breakfast! I love this recipe.

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