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Delicious and creamy Brownie Batter Overnight Oats packed with chocolate flavor, protein, fiber, and easy to prepare the night before for a quick, guilt-free breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (or gluten-free oats for gluten-free option)
  • 1 cup milk (any type; almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or carob powder)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (agave syrup for vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (dairy-free for vegan)
  • Optional toppings: melted chocolate, extra chocolate chips, cocoa powder, fresh berries, nuts, nut butter, banana slices

Instructions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth; set aside to cool.
  2. Sift 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder into a small bowl and whisk with a splash of milk to remove clumps.
  3. In a mason jar or container, combine 1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, the sifted cocoa mixture, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey.
  4. Pour in the cooled melted dark chocolate and stir until fully combined and creamy.
  5. Ensure the milk fully covers the oats; add extra milk if needed.
  6. Gently fold in 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
  7. Seal the jar or container tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.

Notes

Sifting cocoa powder helps prevent lumps and ensures smooth mixing., Chia seeds thicken the oats and provide fiber and creaminess., Use quality dark chocolate and cocoa powder for best flavor., Add toppings such as fresh berries, nuts, banana slices, or nut butters for added texture and flavor., Store oats in a sealed container in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months., Reheat gently in microwave with splash of milk if preferred warm., Adjust sweetness by swapping sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, agave, coconut sugar, or monk fruit., For vegan versions, use plant-based milks and yogurts and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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