Brownie Batter Overnight Oats 🍫🥣

What You’ll Need

For the Oats:

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (for thickness)
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

For the Chocolate Boost:

• 1 tbsp melted dark chocolate
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips (for extra fudginess)

For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):

• Drizzle of melted chocolate
• Extra chocolate chips
• Dusting of cocoa powder

Pro Tips

1. Want it extra thick? Add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
2. For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
3. Make it dairy-free! Use coconut yogurt and almond milk.
4. For extra protein, stir in ½ scoop chocolate protein powder.
5. More texture? Stir in chopped nuts or cacao nibs before serving.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mason jar or airtight container
• Small bowl (for melted chocolate)
• Spoon for stirring

Substitutions & Variations

• No chia seeds? Use ground flaxseeds instead.
• Want it sweeter? Add ½ mashed banana or more maple syrup.
• No Greek yogurt? Use blended cottage cheese for a protein boost.

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the Chocolate

In a small bowl, melt 1 tbsp dark chocolate until smooth.

Step 2: Mix the Oats Base

In a mason jar, mix rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and melted dark chocolate. Stir well.

Step 3: Add Chocolate Chips

Stir in 1 tbsp of chocolate chips for extra fudginess.

Step 4: Cover & Chill Overnight

Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to let the oats soak and flavors develop.

Step 5: Add Toppings & Serve

In the morning, drizzle with melted chocolate, sprinkle extra chocolate chips, and enjoy!

Leftovers & Storage

• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• For meal prep, make multiple jars at once!

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Brownie Batter Overnight Oats are ready! They’re thick, chocolatey, and taste like brownie batter, but in a healthy, make-ahead breakfast. Try them out, take a pic, and let me know how they turned out. Enjoy! 🍫🥣✨