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Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Brownie Batter Flavor)

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Make this easy, make-ahead chocolate overnight oats recipe. It tastes decadent like brownie batter but uses healthy ingredients, making it a perfect quick grab and go meal for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
  • 1 scoop (about 25g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder (optional, for high protein oats)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy free like almond milk)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy free yogurt alternative)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and protein powder if you are using it. Mix these dry ingredients well.
  2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the container.
  3. Stir or shake the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are completely combined and there are no dry clumps of cocoa powder remaining.
  4. Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and become creamy.
  5. In the morning, check the consistency. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach your desired creamy overnight oats texture.
  6. Top with mini chocolate chips or other desired toppings before serving. This is a quick grab and go meal.

Notes

  • For a dairy free overnight oats version, use plant-based milk (like almond or soy) and a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
  • If you want a richer, more decadent flavor resembling brownie batter oats, increase the cocoa powder by one teaspoon.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep oatmeal; you can prepare 3-4 jars at once for the week.

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