Developed by Melissa Hemsley using Aduna Super Cacao Powder, these overnight oats are rich, deeply satisfying and ready before you've even opened your eyes. This recipe proves that chocolate for breakfast is not only acceptable - it's genuinely nourishing.
“Aduna’s Cacao has become part of my regular kitchen rhythm. It’s rich, comforting and beautifully simple - stirred into overnight oats, blended into smoothies or whisked into a cosy hot chocolate. Naturally high in magnesium and flavanols, it’s superfood nutrition you can genuinely enjoy.” - Melissa
This recipe makes a batch of four which you can store in the fridge, turning five minutes of evening prep into a whole week of effortless mornings. Each one can be topped differently to mix it up - Melissa shares her favourite toppings below...
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp Aduna Super Cacao Powder
- 150g rolled oats (go for gluten free ones if you prefer)
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- 800ml full-fat milk of your choice (Melissa recommends coconut for natural sweetness)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup or runny honey, to taste
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (not essence)
- A small pinch of sea salt
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
- Stir well until the cacao is fully incorporated and no dry pockets remain. Add a splash more milk if the mixture feels very thick - it will thicken further as it soaks
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, ideally overnight
- In the morning, stir each jar well, loosen with a little milk if needed, and add toppings to taste
Melissa's favourite toppings
This is where the recipe becomes four different breakfasts from one batch:
1. Chocolate Orange - Fresh orange segments, Dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs & A drizzle of runny honey.
2. Berry Tahini - Mixed fresh berries - raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries, A generous spoonful of tahini or smooth nut butter & hemp seeds.
3. Tropical Crunch - Sliced banana, Toasted coconut flakes or desiccated coconut, Pumpkin and sunflower seeds, Smooth almond or cashew butter.
4. Pomegranate & Seeds - Pomegranate seeds, Mixed seeds - sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, Desiccated coconut & a drizzle of maple syrup.
Part of an Everyday Ritual
Melissa’s approach to food has always been about building habits that are genuinely sustainable - not complicated routines, not extreme plans. Just real ingredients, used consistently.
These overnight oats sit perfectly within that philosophy: "no extremes, no complicated routines: just small daily rituals with real nutritional impact, helping you feel good while doing good too."
Aduna’s Super-Cacao is part of the launch bundle Melissa has curated - products she describes as ones she genuinely uses on repeat.
When you use Aduna, you’re also part of a supply chain that puts communities at the centre: direct sourcing, independent testing, transparent from field to pouch.
