Description
A delicious and nutritious take on overnight oats inspired by brownie batter. This recipe combines oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and Medjool dates for natural sweetness, blended smoothly and soaked overnight in almond milk. Topped with melted dark chocolate, fresh berries, and coconut flakes, it’s a perfect healthy breakfast or snack with rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats (quick or rolled)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2–4 Medjool dates, pitted (adjust depending on desired sweetness)
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- Melted dark chocolate
- Fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: Add oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, Medjool dates, almond milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth for a creamy texture, or pulse a few times if you prefer it slightly chunkier with texture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Transfer the blended mixture to a jar or airtight container. Place it in the refrigerator and let it soak overnight or for at least 4 hours. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid, creating a thick and creamy consistency.
- Serve with Toppings: Before serving, stir the oats gently and top with melted dark chocolate, fresh berries, and coconut flakes to add a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Enjoy chilled for a refreshing and healthy meal.
Notes
- Use quick oats for a smoother texture and rolled oats for more chewiness.
- Adjust the number of dates to suit your sweetness preference.
- Almond milk can be substituted with any plant-based or dairy milk of choice.
- Chia seeds increase fiber and help thicken the oats overnight.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for meal prep convenience.
- Add nuts or nut butter for extra protein and healthy fats if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-cook, soaking, blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight oats, brownie batter oats, healthy breakfast, vegan oats, chocolate oats, chia seeds, Medjool dates
