Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats (Tastes Like Brownie Batter)
You can make this rich, creamy chocolate overnight oats recipe in under five minutes. It tastes like decadent brownie batter but is packed with protein, making it the perfect healthy, make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min active time + overnight chill
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional, for high protein chocolate oats)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 cup milk (dairy, almond, or preferred type)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Gather a jar or container with a lid suitable for meal prep breakfast ideas.
- Combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and protein powder (if using) in the container. Mix the dry ingredients well.
- Add the milk, Greek yogurt (if using), maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the container.
- Stir or shake the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and no dry pockets of cocoa powder remain.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least four hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the oats to absorb the liquid and become creamy chocolate oats.
- In the morning, check the consistency. If it is too thick, stir in a splash more milk.
- Top with chocolate chips or your favorite toppings before you enjoy your quick grab and go breakfast.
Notes
- For a chocolate peanut butter overnight oats variation, add 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter with the wet ingredients.
- If you prefer a vegan chocolate overnight oats option, use plant-based milk and ensure your protein powder is vegan.
- If you want a gluten free chocolate oats version, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- This recipe is excellent for batch cooking; prepare 3-4 jars at once for easy meal prep breakfast ideas throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/chocolate-overnight-oats/