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Chocolate Chia Oat Pots

Chocolate Chia Oat Pots

An indulgent but healthy breakfast option that's a win-win for moms and kids on those busy school mornings
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 6-8 small glass jars or containers with lids (I use 6x 300ml jars with screw top lids)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk of your choice
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup pre-cooked oats (optional)
  • 4-6 tbsp strawberry jam
  • 1 cup fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, chopped strawberries etc)
  • whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-cook some oats to make porridge (this can be done in advance or use leftover porridge)
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract & salt until thoroughly mixed
  • Next add in your choice of milk (I use nut milk, but any milk will work) and mix till combined
  • Then add in the chia seeds, stirring thoroughly to evenly distribute and coat the seeds and remove any clumps
  • Get all other filling ingredients ready and start an assembly line (this is where the kids can come in handy) adding tablespoonful's of each ingredients in layers in each jar
  • Once the containers are full, put the lids on and tap them gently on the bench top to settle the ingredients and fill up any gaps and air bubbles
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight
  • If you'd like to add whipped cream on top, leave space towards the top of the jar and ideally add the cream right before serving