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Ube, Chocolate & Raspberry Overnight Oats

Transform your mornings with these stunning purple ube overnight oats layered with rich chocolate and tangy raspberry purée—a make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert but takes just minutes to prepare. This colorful, creamy recipe combines the vanilla-like sweetness of Filipino purple yam with indulgent chocolate and bright berries for a truly unforgettable start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the overnight oat base:
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats 50 g
  • 2/3 cup milk or plant-based milk 150 ml
  • 1 tbsp yogurt regular or plant-based
  • 1 tbsp ube powder
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the chocolate center:
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp syrup
For the raspberry purée:
  • 1 small handful raspberries
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp sugar or agave syrup

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ube base: In a jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, ube powder, vanilla, and sweetener. Stir until the mixture becomes beautifully purple. The color transformation is immediate and quite magical, turning your simple oat mixture into something that looks like it belongs in a trendy café.
  2. Make the chocolate center: In a small bowl, mix cocoa, milk, and syrup until you reach a thick, glossy consistency. The mixture should be pourable but substantial enough to maintain its position in the jar. Pour it gently into the center of the oatmeal mixture, don't stir too much! You want to see distinct swirls and layers, not a uniform chocolate-ube blend.
  3. Prepare the raspberry purée: In a small saucepan, heat raspberries, water, lemon juice, and sugar over medium heat. Mash lightly with a fork or potato masher, leaving a few pieces for texture. The sauce is ready when it's slightly thickened and the raspberries have broken down but still have some body. Let cool before adding to prevent warming your cold oat mixture.
  4. Assemble: Pour the raspberry purée over the jar as the final layer. The contrast of the bright red against the purple and chocolate is genuinely stunning. Seal your jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight. The longer it sits, the creamier and more flavorful it becomes.

Notes

The Science Behind Perfect Overnight Oats

Creating the ideal overnight oats requires understanding a bit of food science. Oats contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, with beta-glucan being the star soluble fiber that creates that creamy, satisfying texture. When oats sit in liquid overnight, this fiber absorbs moisture and softens, breaking down the starches and making them easier to digest.
The liquid-to-oat ratio is crucial. Too much liquid results in soupy, unappetizing oats, while too little leaves them dry and unpleasant. The ratio in this recipe, about three parts liquid to one part oats, creates the perfect balance. The addition of yogurt not only adds creaminess and tang but also introduces beneficial probiotics that support gut health.
Temperature matters too. Refrigerating your oats slows down any potential bacterial growth while allowing the soaking process to happen gradually and evenly. This is why overnight oats should always be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator, not left at room temperature.