High-Protein Brownie Batter Chocolate Overnight Oats
Make this easy, make-ahead breakfast that tastes like decadent brownie batter. This recipe is packed with protein and requires no cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min plus chilling time
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop (about 30g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free like almond milk)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt alternative for vegan)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients well to break up any clumps of protein powder or cocoa.
- Add the milk, yogurt, and maple syrup to the dry mixture.
- Stir everything thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, check the consistency. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Top with chocolate chips or other desired toppings before eating. This is a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
Notes
- For a vegan or dairy-free chocolate overnight oats version, use plant-based milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- If you want chocolate peanut butter overnight oats flavor, add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter with the wet ingredients.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep breakfast oats; prepare up to 3 days in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 15mg