This recipe is stupid easy to make!
If you’re like me and crave dessert for breakfast but still want to feel good about what you’re eating, these brownie batter overnight oats solve the problem, lol.
They taste like a spoonful of fudgy brownie batter but are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats that keep you full for hours.
My partner, who needs higher protein meals for training, loves it when I make these because they satisfy his sweet tooth without feeling heavy.
And honestly, having these ready in the fridge makes mornings so much easier for both of us.
And honestly, it saves me so much time in the mornings—no stove, no fuss, just grab-and-go goodness.
Just mix everything together, let it sit overnight, and wake up to a rich, chocolate breakfast that’s ready to eat.
It’s perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or an easy snack when you’re craving something sweet but nutritious.
Plus, with a few small tweaks, you can customize it to your dietary needs, making it dairy-free, gluten-free, or high in protein.
Let’s get to it!
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Tips to Make it Even Better!
Use rolled oats instead of quick oats for a chewy, satisfying texture. Quick oats will become mushy, and steel-cut oats will be too firm unless soaked longer. A good brand of organic rolled oats works best.
Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Swap regular peanut butter with powdered peanut butter if you want lower calories but still want the nutty taste.
Use glass meal prep jars to store these oats—it keeps them fresh and makes mornings so much easier.
If you like it sweeter, add a drizzle of maple syrup just before eating.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Course: Dessert, BreakfastDifficulty: Easy2
10
minutesIngredients
1 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips, walnuts, extra peanut butter drizzle
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt with almond milk until smooth.
- Add the oats, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla, stirring until everything is combined.
- Divide into jars or bowls, cover, and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, give them a quick stir and top with mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and a drizzle of peanut butter. It’s like eating dessert for breakfast, only it’s nourishing and keeps you energized all morning.
- I personally love this when I’m too lazy to cook the next day.
Substitutions and Add-Ins:
Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter
Add Greek yogurt to make it creamier and increase the protein content.
Replace walnuts with pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts for different crunch.
Top with coconut flakes for a brownie-coconut vibe.
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