Get your brownie-fix first thing in the morning with these Brownie Batter Overnight PrOats. Thick, creamy and decadently chocolatey – just like brownie batter – but with a kick of protein!
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Just checking something off my TODO list that was on there for a while.
Well that’s part of how this started at least.
The other half of the inspo came from the onset of a chocolate phase after baking a batch of Chocolate Zucchini Cake Squares last weekend. Oh and then having the entire thing myself everyday over the course of the week.
Before you think oats and cake aren’t related, well I baked that cake in a brownie pan. So it kinda looked like brownies. So there comes the cake brownie batter part. And I’m just a fan of oatmeal anyway so there’s the second part.
Looked up chocolate oatmeal recipes online, and Dashing Dish‘s version caught my eye!
The ingredients
I was so excited for it that I made a 2x serving and put the entire thing in my evening-meal for yesterday. But to my utter-crappy luck, it turned out terrible! Good God.
- Cocoa: Don’t put too much. 1½ tablespoon is perfect. My first time there was just too much cocoa in there.
I tried adding some sweetener and vanilla extract, and then some more too, but it was just plain bad. - Yogurt: Adds a thickness too it, but don’t go overboard or it’ll get too sour.
- I used Quest Nutrition Vanilla Protein Powder for this, but you can use good chocolate too if you’d like. All you get is even richer chocolate proats!
- Chia: Optional, but it makes this a good overnight porridge that’s nicely thick and creamy.
The process
Thankfully it’s a super easy recipe: just throw everything together in a jar, mix, cover and stash away in the refrigerator for later.
Gave it another shot this evening – well I prepped it last night, but you know what I mean – with less cocoa, less yogurt, and more protein powder. And also just a 1-cup serving.
I so wish I had done the double serving this time!
Added a splash of almond milk before having it, and it was beautiful.
The Result
Thick, creamy and chocolate protein oats that were just on point.
<Insert satisfied and content emoji here>
Might just add this to my regulars!
Brownie Batter Overnight PrOats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 60g
- 1 + ¼ cup Almond Milk, Divided
- ⅓ cup Greek Yogurt, 66g
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, about ⅓ cup, 30g, or use additional oats
- 1½ tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup milk and other ingredients for the oats in a jar and mix until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
- Stir in remaining ¼ cup milk before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- Use Coconut, Almond or Soy-based Yogurt to make this Paleo or Vegan.
- If using additional oats, add about ⅓ teaspoon Stevia Sweetener and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Quest Nutrition Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder
- SweetLeaf Organic Stevia Sweetener Packets
- Using Protein Powder:
- Servings: 2 cups | Serving size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 6.7g | Saturated fat: 0.6g
- Carbohydrates: 30.3g | Fiber: 8.1g | Sugar: 1.4g
- Protein: 21.4g
- Using extra oats:
- Servings: 2 cups | Serving size: 1 cup
- Calories: 243kcal
- Fat: 7.2g | Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 37.6g | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 0.9g
- Protein: 10.9g
Lory Crofts says
This is a fanatic recipe! It’s delicious, yummy, healthy, already made and something to look forward to when you wake up. Thank you so much for posting this. Iam SOOO HAPPY I found this site!❤
Haylee Jane Monteiro says
Getting dessert for breakfast really is a good start to the day!
And now I’m SO SO EXCITED to see what recipe you go for next! Really looking out for more feedback 🙂
Jessica says
This is one of the best oats I’ve had!! It’s so filling I made half the recipe and still only ate half of it!!!
Haylee Jane Monteiro says
Yass! I’m so happy you loved this Jessica! This really is quite a good one to keep you fueled. Guess it works for a meal prep overnight protein oats too 😉