Chocolate Overnight Oats (Tastes Like Brownie Batter!) Recipe
This Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe combines the convenience of a quick prep with the indulgent taste of brownie batter. Perfect for a healthy and delicious breakfast, these oats are soaked overnight to develop a creamy texture while being rich in protein, fiber, and chocolatey flavor from cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes prep plus at least 2 hours refrigeration (preferably overnight)
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Oats Mixture
- ½ cup rolled oats (40 g)
- ½ cup milk, any type including dairy-free (120 mL)
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (15 g)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds (7 g)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Assemble: Add the rolled oats, milk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, brown sugar, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt into a jar. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate: Seal the jar with a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften thoroughly.
- Serve: Once the oats have softened and the mixture is creamy, serve chilled straight from the jar for a convenient and tasty breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
