Description
Brownie Batter Overnight Oats are a healthy and indulgent breakfast that offers the rich chocolatey flavor of brownie batter without the guilt. This make-ahead recipe is creamy, thick, and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp melted dark chocolate
1 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a small bowl, melt 1 tbsp of dark chocolate until smooth.
- Mix the Oats Base: In a mason jar or airtight container, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and the melted dark chocolate. Stir well to combine.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in 1 tbsp of chocolate chips for extra fudginess.
- Cover & Chill Overnight: Seal the jar or container and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours) to allow the oats to soak and the flavors to develop.
- Add Toppings & Serve: In the morning, drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle with extra chocolate chips, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra thickness: Add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
- For a richer chocolate flavor: Use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- Make it dairy-free: Use coconut yogurt and almond milk.
- For added protein: Stir in ½ scoop of chocolate protein powder.
- For more texture: Add chopped nuts or cacao nibs before serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer warm oats, microwave for 30-45 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cook, overnight soaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: Approx. 300-350 calories
- Sugar: 15-20g
- Sodium: 100-150mg
- Fat: 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40-45g
- Fiber: 6-8g
- Protein: 10-12g
- Cholesterol: 5-10mg
