Description
Brownie Batter Overnight Oats offer a rich, chocolatey breakfast that tastes like brownie batter but is wholesome and filling. This no-cook recipe requires just 5 minutes of prep and is perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go meals, combining rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and almond milk to create a thick, creamy texture packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional
- 1 tbsp chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: peanut butter drizzle, extra chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, and 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir gently until evenly blended.
- Add Yogurt and Syrup: Stir in ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tsp maple syrup into the dry mixture.
- Add Milk and Flavor: Pour ½ cup almond milk into the bowl along with 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. The milk will soften the mixture and enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Mix Until Smooth: Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the mixture is smooth, without dry cocoa clumps or chia seed lumps.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Chill Overnight: Fold in 1 tbsp chocolate chips if desired. Transfer the mixture into a jar or sealed container and refrigerate for 6–8 hours or overnight.
- Serve: In the morning, stir the oats and top with extra chocolate chips or a drizzle of peanut butter. Serve cold or warm with a quick microwave heat if preferred.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid quick or steel-cut oats.
- Ensure the container is sealed during refrigeration to prevent drying or odor absorption.
- Stir well to prevent clumps of cocoa or chia seeds.
- Chill the oats at least 6 hours to allow proper soaking and thickening.
- Optional toppings like fresh fruit, peanut butter, or extra chocolate chips enhance flavor and texture.
- The recipe can be made in batches and stored up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, brownie batter oats, chocolate breakfast, no-cook oats, healthy breakfast, protein oats, chia seeds oats, make ahead breakfast
