Description
Enjoy a decadent and nutritious twist on traditional overnight oats with this brownie batter overnight oats recipe. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, chia seeds, and cocoa powder, this easy-to-make breakfast offers a rich chocolate flavor reminiscent of brownies, balanced with natural sweetness from Medjool dates. Perfect for prepping the night before, it makes a convenient and satisfying morning treat that can be topped with melted dark chocolate, fresh berries, and coconut flakes for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats (quick or rolled)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2–4 Medjool dates, pitted (depending on desired sweetness)
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- Melted dark chocolate, for drizzling
- Fresh berries, for garnish
- Coconut flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the base mixture: Add the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, Medjool dates, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a high-powered blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth. For a chunkier texture, pulse a few times instead of blending continuously.
- Refrigerate overnight: Transfer the blended mixture into a jar or container with a lid. Place it in the refrigerator overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and thicken.
- Serve with toppings: In the morning, serve the prepared oats with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate, fresh berries, and a sprinkle of coconut flakes for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the number of Medjool dates.
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat almond milk or substitute with oat milk.
- This recipe can be made vegan and gluten-free by ensuring oats are certified gluten-free and using plant-based milk.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize toppings with nuts or seeds of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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