Brownie Batter Overnight Oats are a rich, chocolaty, decadent breakfast that could pass as a dessert!

If you are the kind of person who likes to start your day with chocolate, this recipe is for you.  This recipe is so full of rich chocolate flavor that, I daresay, it is only for the true chocolate lovers of the world.

These oats are that fabulously chocolaty.

Don't be fooled into believing that just because this is a chocolate breakfast it's unhealthy.  Quite the contrary!  These brownie batter overnight oats are made with good for you ingredients like low-fat yogurt, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.  They are full of protein and fiber!

You can even make them a touch healthier by omitting the peanut butter and chocolate chips if you'd like.  Either way, they are a delicious way to start your day!

HOW TO PREPARE OVERNIGHT OATS

Overnight oats are made by combining dry oatmeal with milk, yogurt, a sweetener, and optional mix-ins.  This brownie batter overnight oats recipe includes cocoa powder, peanut butter, and chocolate chips and uses maple syrup as a sweetener.

DO OVERNIGHT OATS HAVE TO SIT OVERNIGHT?

Overnight oats do not have to sit overnight!  Overnight oats need to be made at least 5 hours in advance in order for the oats to have enough time to soften.

HOW LONG DO OVERNIGHT OATS LAST?

Overnight oats can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them an excellent meal prep breakfast idea.  The longer they are stored, the more softened the oatmeal will be.

MORE OVERNIGHT OAT RECIPES

Looking for more overnight oat recipes? These are a couple of my favorites from the archives:

Pictured:
Maple Bacon Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter Jar Overnight Oats

BROWNIE BATTER OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE VIDEO

If you try these Brownie Batter Overnight Oats, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

2 servings

Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

Brownie Batter Overnight Oats are a rich, chocolaty, decadent breakfast that could pass as a dessert!

  prep time: 5 MINcook time: 5 HOURStotal time: 5 HOURS 5 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk
1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon peanut butter
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 5 hours.

2. Remove from the refrigerator in the morning, stir, and serve cold or warmed up. (If served warm, the chocolate chips will melt and make the oats extra chocolaty!)

NOTES

Author: Becky

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