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Overnight Pear and Chocolate Porridge

ByMatthieu Poulain
Prep time:Rest time:Total time:
4 minutes4 hours (minimum)4 hours and 4 minutes

Treat yourself tomorrow by making this overnight pear and chocolate porridge. In just 4 minutes (and overnight), you’ll have a delicious, indulgent, and slightly healthy breakfast (or snack) (if you choose the right chocolate, without too much sugar).

This overnight oats recipe is a great idea if you’re in a rush in the morning and don’t have much time to eat. Ideally, it should be accompanied by a small drink: homemade juice or mint or red fruit herbal tea. It’s also low in calories, milk-free, gluten-free, high in protein (if you use Greek yogurt/sky) and super easy to make. What more could you ask for?

Number of servings:Total recipe cost (ingredients):
1 serving1,2 € (1,1$)-> 2 € (2,5$) (organic)

This recipe makes 1 serving. If you want to make it for 2, simply double the ingredients — and so on.

Tools & equipment:

  • A saucepan with a lid
  • A kitchen scale
  • A spatula
  • A stovetop or cooking plate
  • A bowl
  • A teaspoon
  • A tablespoon
  • A placemat (optional)
  • Some kitchen towels, to clean up any spills or stains

Ingrédients : 

  • 40 g rolled oats (small flakes give a creamier texture) (1/2 cup)
  • 120 ml milk (plant-based or animal-based, according to your preference) or water (1/2 cup)
  • ½ plain or vanilla yogurt (≈ 60 g) (1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional) (1 teaspoon)
  • ½ ripe pear or one small pear (≈ 70 g) (1/2 cup diced)
  • 10 g chocolate: white, milk, dark, chunks or chips (1 tablespoon)

Note for the pear: Taste a few pieces before adding them to the recipe, as some may be damaged and have an unpleasant taste. It would be a shame to ruin the recipe because of that.

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Optional ingredients:

  • You can use powdered chocolate or cocoa instead of chocolate squares. Add at least 1 tablespoon (more if you like). Or you can also add both (for those with a sweet tooth).
  • For sweetener, use honey, agave syrup, maple syrup, rice syrup, or a sweetener.
  • Opt for plant-based milk for those who don’t consume dairy products.
  • To complement the crunchiness of the chocolate pieces, you can add a few nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts… A handful is enough.

How to make a Overnight Pear and Chocolate Porridge ?

1) Adding the ingredients:

Weigh the bowl on the kitchen scale and weigh and add the following at the same time: oat flakes, liquid, and yogurt. Add the honey as well.

adding the ingredients

2) Mixing the ingredients:

Mix the porridge well until the honey is completely dissolved in the mixture (mix for 3-4 minutes). Then place the porridge in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. You can cover it with plastic wrap if you wish.

mixing-the-ingredients

3) End of the porridge preparation:

At least 4 hours later, or the next day, take the porridge out of the refrigerator and prepare the chocolate (cut it into pieces) and the pear (wash it, cut it, remove the seeds, and cut it into pieces). Then add these ingredients to the bowl and mix.

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4) Tasting:

Grab a spoon and enjoy this quick breakfast. It’s quite sweet in terms of taste, and in terms of texture, you have everything: crunchiness from the chocolate, creaminess from the pear, and a rustic texture from the oat flakes. It’s a super easy recipe to make and tastes great.

Nutritional Information:

Below is an estimated breakdown of the macronutrients and calories in this recipe. These values are approximate and can vary depending on factors such as the brands you use, the nutritional content of the pear, chocolate, honey, liquid, and oatmeal, as well as the freshness and quality of the ingredients.

FatCarbohydrates(of which sugars)FiberProteinCalories
environ 11,7genviron 56,9genviron 25,4genviron 7genviron 14,8genviron 374

Tips and Tricks for the Recipe:

  • Use a ripe pear to naturally sweeten the porridge, or use a regular pear if you don’t have one or don’t want to wait. The porridge will have a slightly crunchier texture.
  • If you want to add more protein and creaminess to the porridge, add a tablespoon of yogurt.
  • Before eating, if the texture seems too thick, add a little water.
  • For an even healthier recipe, add a tablespoon of chia seeds for fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

Recipe Variations:

Want to tweak the recipe by adding or removing ingredients? Here are some creative ideas:

  • Cinnamon version: Cinnamon goes well with pear, so add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the porridge before letting it rest.
  • If you have a lot of fruit at home, add more: banana, apple, kiwi, etc.
  • If you love chocolate flavor: Add cocoa/chocolate powder in addition to chocolate chips.
  • Sporty and big eater version: Add an extra pear + double the amount of chocolate.

How to Store the Porridge:

In the refrigerator: 24 to 48 hours max. If you want to prepare several servings of porridge in advance for several days, make separate portions to maintain optimal texture. But it is always best to make it the night before.

Freezing: not recommended, as the pear and oat flakes lose quality after thawing.

Pairings:

Here are some meal ideas to complement your Overnight Pear and Chocolate Porridge, whether for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.

1) For Breakfast:

2) Meal Ideas:

  • Chicken thighs with curry
  • Vietnamese pho
  • Breton galettes with ham, Emmental cheese, and egg: a classic
  • Pasta with homemade tomato and pepper sauce: simple and delicious

3) For a Snack or Afternoon Treat:

  • Homemade apple-pear compote (no sugar added)
  • Milk chocolate fondant
  • Date-oat energy bars (or energy balls)
  • Vanilla yogurt cake

4) Drink Ideas to Accompany the Porridge: