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- Notes on ingredients
- Oats on a gluten free diet
- How to make it
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Recipe characteristics
- Quick and easy to make
- Ideal for busy mornings when you want something fast and satisfying
- Prepared with healthy, wholesome ingredients
- High in fiber
- Toppings can be customized to your preference
- Dietary notes: vegan (dairy-free), gluten-free, and soy-free
Notes on ingredients
A full list of ingredients with precise quantities and step-by-step instructions is available in the recipe card below.
Sweet potato chocolate overnight oats
- Rolled oats: Purchase certified gluten-free rolled oats if you need to avoid cross-contamination.
- Rice milk: You can swap for cashew, soy, oat, or almond milk. If not vegan, regular milk is fine.
- Sweet potato puree: Prepare in advance by baking sweet potatoes and blending them to a smooth puree. See How to roast sweet potatoes for details.
- Banana: Use a ripe, spotty banana for natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Peanut butter: Chunky peanut butter is used here; substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free or peanut-free options.
- Cacao powder: Raw cacao adds extra nutrients, but regular cocoa powder works well too.
- Date syrup (optional): Replace with maple syrup or another sweetener if preferred.
Blueberry compote
- Blueberries: Fresh or frozen both work.
- Maple syrup: Use any sweetener you prefer.
Oats on a gluten-free diet
Many people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity tolerate certified gluten-free oats without issue. However, a small number of people react to avenin, an oat protein similar to gluten. If you notice new symptoms after introducing oats, consult your dietitian or doctor.
Cross-contamination is another concern: oats can be processed alongside wheat, barley, or rye. If you have celiac disease or significant gluten sensitivity, always choose certified gluten-free oats to avoid contamination.
How to make it
Refer to the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and full instructions.
NOTE: For the best texture and nutrient absorption, soak the oats in plant-based milk overnight or for at least a couple of hours. Soaking reduces phytic acid, which can interfere with mineral absorption, so your body will benefit more from the oats’ nutrients.
Sweet potato chocolate overnight oats
- Soak the rolled oats in rice milk overnight.
- In the morning, add the soaked oats to a high-speed blender with sweet potato puree, one ripe banana, peanut butter, cacao powder, date syrup (optional), and about 50 ml rice milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Tip: If the mixture is too thick, thin it with additional rice milk or a splash of water until you reach your preferred consistency.
Blueberry compote
- Combine the blueberries, maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the compote thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool before serving.
Serving suggestion
- Divide the oats into bowls and top with the blueberry compote, extra fresh blueberries, a drizzle or dollop of peanut butter, and optional chopped dark chocolate for garnish.
Tips and how-tos
How to roast sweet potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (about 400°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash sweet potatoes and pat them dry.
- Place on the baking sheet and roast for 40–50 minutes, depending on size, until a fork slides in easily.
- Check at around 35 minutes and return to the oven if they need a few more minutes.
- Allow them to cool slightly, then peel and blend into a smooth puree.
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- Kabocha Squash Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Hazelnut Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
- Blue Spirulina Overnight Oats
- Mango Turmeric Overnight Oats
- Overnight Oats Blueberry Bowl
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Overnight Oats
Nensi Beram
Sweet Potato Chocolate Overnight Oats are a quick, nutritious breakfast that combines wholesome ingredients for a filling, fiber-rich start to your day. This version is vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 2
Calories 422 kcal
Equipment
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High-speed blender
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Chocolate Overnight Oats
- 80 g rolled oats
- 200 ml rice milk
- 100 g sweet potato puree
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 25 g raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon date syrup optional
- 60-70 ml rice milk or until you reach the desired consistency
Blueberry compote
- 100 g fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
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NOTE: To make overnight oats, it’s ideal to soak them in plant-based milk overnight, or at least for a couple of hours. The soaking process reduces phytic acid, which can inhibit mineral absorption like zinc and iron. Soaking helps your body absorb nutrients more efficiently.
Sweet Potato Chocolate Overnight Oats
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Soak rolled oats in rice milk overnight.
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In the morning, combine the soaked oats with sweet potato puree, a ripe banana, peanut butter, cacao powder, date syrup (optional), and about 50 ml rice milk in a high-speed blender. Blend briefly until smooth and creamy.
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If the texture is too thick, add a little more rice milk or water until you reach the desired consistency.
Blueberry compote
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Stir the blueberries, maple syrup, and water in a saucepan and cook over low to medium heat for about 5 minutes until the berries soften and the mixture reduces slightly.
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Remove from heat and let the compote cool before spooning over your oats.
Serving suggestion
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Serve the oats in bowls and top with blueberry compote, extra fresh blueberries, a spoonful of peanut butter, and optional chopped dark chocolate.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Chocolate Overnight Oats
Serving Size
2
Amount per Serving
Calories
422
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Sodium
110
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
81
g
27
%
Fiber
12
g
50
%
Sugar
25
g
28
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
* The nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be treated as an estimate.
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