Description
Enjoy a rich and decadent brownie batter flavor with this easy overnight oats recipe. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 1 tbsp dark chocolate in a small bowl until smooth.
- In a mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and melted dark chocolate. Stir well to create your brownie batter overnight oats base.
- Stir in 1 tbsp of chocolate chips into the mixture for extra fudginess.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours, allowing the oats to soak and the brownie batter flavor to develop.
- In the morning, add your favorite toppings like a drizzle of melted chocolate, extra chocolate chips, or a dusting of cocoa powder, and enjoy your brownie batter overnight oats.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Make it dairy-free by using coconut yogurt and almond milk.
- Add ½ scoop of chocolate protein powder for an extra protein boost.
- Stir in chopped nuts or cacao nibs before serving for added texture.
- If you don’t have chia seeds, ground flaxseeds can be used as a substitute.
- For more sweetness, add ½ mashed banana or more maple syrup.
- Replace Greek yogurt with blended cottage cheese for a protein-rich alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: Approx. 350-400 (will vary based on milk and sweetener choice)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 100-150mg
- Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50-55g
- Fiber: Approx. 8-10g
- Protein: Approx. 10-12g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 10-15mg