Posted by VMcMahan
on February 04, 2021
Plan a special start to the day with this red velvet overnight oatmeal recipe. This decadent— but secretly healthy—treat is the perfect blend of creamy coconut, crunchy-chewy mocha granola, and satisfying cocoa.
Treat yourself, your honey, or your kids to this delicious treat for a hearty breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mocha Granola
- 1-2 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup coconut milk with cream or your preferred milk
- ½ cup cooked beets (canned or Love Beets) or cherries
- liquid sweetener to taste such as maple syrup or honey
- Optional toppings: fresh raspberries, whipped cream, baking chocolate
Directions
- In a blender, measure and pour 3/4 coconut milk. If you are using canned coconut milk, we recommend adding more of the cream from the top of the can which will create a more mousse-like texture.
- Add approximately ½ cup of beets or cherries into the blender mixture. The beets and cherries will give you the beautiful red color and add nutrition that isn’t found in food coloring.
- Add the sweetener to the blender. This amount can be adjusted based on if you are using beets or cherries and your sweetness preference.
- Add 1 tbsp vanilla and 1 tbsp cocoa into the mixture in the blender.
- Blend the mixture thoroughly until everything is smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness, vanilla, and cocoa to your own preference. Re-blend as needed. Note: The beet taste is less prominent once the flavors marry.
- Add the Mocha granola into the mixture and stir (don’t blend) well to incorporate. If you like your oatmeal a little thicker, add more granola. If you like your oatmeal a little thinner, add less granola.
- Empty the overnight oat mixture into mason jars or ramekins and refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish in the morning with fresh fruit such as raspberries, whipped cream, and/or shaved chocolate.
- Enjoy!
Makes approximately two 8 oz servings. Red velvet overnight oatmeal recipe scales easily for your household.
