Description
Creamy, rich, and chocolatey Brownie Batter Overnight Oats that taste like dessert but power your morning. High in fiber and protein, endlessly customizable (vegan/gluten-free options), and ready to grab-and-go after an overnight chill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not steel-cut or quick)
- 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey/agave)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-Ins/Toppings:
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- Mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- Sliced banana or berries
Instructions
- Mix dry: In a bowl or jar, combine oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt; stir well to disperse cocoa.
- Add wet: Stir in milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and nut butter (if using). If adding protein powder, mix thoroughly to dissolve.
- Taste & adjust: Add more cocoa for deeper chocolate or more sweetener to taste.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4–6 hours) until thick and creamy.
- Serve: Stir, then top with banana, berries, yogurt, chips/cacao nibs, or a nut-butter drizzle. Enjoy cold or warm briefly in the microwave.
Notes
- Texture tips: Use rolled oats; keep a 1:1.25 oats-to-liquid ratio (add extra liquid if using protein powder). A tiny pinch of salt amplifies chocolate flavor.
- Vegan: Use plant milk, maple/agave, and vegan protein/yogurt if adding.
- High-protein: Add a scoop of protein powder and/or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; top with nuts or hemp hearts.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days. Freeze up to 2 months (thaw overnight in fridge).
- Flavor ideas: Coconut mocha (add 1 tsp instant coffee + 2 tbsp shredded coconut); chocolate cherry (stir in chopped cherries); nutty delight (walnuts or hazelnuts).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
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