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.

Chill Time:
12 hrs
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
12 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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

  1. 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.

    a step in making the Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  2. 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.

    a step in making the Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

    Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

  3. 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.

    a step in making the Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

    Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

  4. 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).

    a step in making the Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

    Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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 72µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Vitamin D 2µg
Vitamin E 9mg 57%
Folate 30µg
Vitamin K 1µg
Sodium 240mg 10%
Calcium 505mg 39%
Iron 5mg 27%
Magnesium 154mg 37%
Potassium 539mg 11%
Zinc 3mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg
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.

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