Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

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Love dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert? This brownie-batter overnight oats recipe is a delicious way to start or end your day. The melted chocolate shell on top is fun to eat, plus adds texture and sweetness. If you want to skip the melted chocolate topping, stir the chocolate chips and cocoa nibs directly into the oats.

Amanda Stanfield

Updated on February 12, 2024

Tested by

Amanda Holstein

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Chill Time:

12 hrs

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

12 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
1/4 cup smooth natural almond butter
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
2 1/2 tablespoons mini semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 tablespoon cacao nibs

Directions

Whisk oats, almond milk, yogurt, almond butter, chia seeds, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla and salt together in a large bowl until combined. Let stand until set and thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.

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Meanwhile, stir coconut oil and 2 tablespoons chocolate chips together in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 30 seconds. Stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and incorporated into the oil.

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Divide the oat mixture among 4 (8-ounce) jars (about 1 cup each). Spoon about 2 teaspoons each of the melted chocolate chip mixture over the oat mixture in each jar, tilting the jar to cover the entire surface. Immediately sprinkle with cacao nibs and the remaining 1½ teaspoons chocolate chips.

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Let stand until the chocolate layer is set, about 2 minutes; cover with lids. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours (or up to 4 days).

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To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Equipment

4 (8-ounce) jars with lids

EatingWell.com, January 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

469	Calories
25g	Fat
48g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 469
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Vitamin A 72Âµg
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Vitamin D 2Âµg
Vitamin E 9mg	57%
Folate 30Âµg
Vitamin K 1Âµg
Sodium 240mg	10%
Calcium 505mg	39%
Iron 5mg	27%
Magnesium 154mg	37%
Potassium 539mg	11%
Zinc 3mg	28%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.