Description
These Brownie Batter Overnight Oats taste just like a dessert! They take only a few minutes to make and don't require any special ingredients. It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings and so easy to make! Creamy, chocolatey, and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 heaping tbsp cacao powder
- Small pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp ground flax seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Into a jar or a medium bowl, add rolled oats, cacao powder, sea salt, and chia seeds and ground flax seeds if using. Stir to mix.
- Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk to mix well.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes and whisk again.
- Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 5 hours.
- When ready to eat, just take it out of the fridge and serve with fresh berries, banana, nut butter, granola, seeds, nuts, yogurt, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing: You can store the overnight oats in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. They’ll continue to soak and become softer as they sit in the fridge. They taste the best in the first 2 days. I don’t recommend freezing the oats.