Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Brownie Batter Overnight Oats recipe that combines the rich flavors of cocoa and peanut butter with wholesome oats, perfect for a quick, nutritious, and indulgent breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or bowl, combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir everything together until well mixed, ensuring the peanut butter is fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 6 hours) to allow the oats to soak and absorb the flavors.
- Stir and Top: In the morning, give the oats a good stir to redistribute any settled ingredients, then top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your brownie batter-inspired breakfast, ready to eat cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey, agave nectar, or your preferred sweetener.
- For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Adjust the amount of almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Overnight oats can be prepared up to 2 days in advance if stored properly in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add nuts or fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
