Description
These brownie batter overnight oats are a creamy, chocolate-packed breakfast inspired by classic s’mores. They’re quick to prep, loaded with wholesome ingredients, and taste like dessert for breakfast—perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed or natural)
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup milk of choice (unsweetened almond, dairy, oat, or soy)
- 1/3 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (or coconut/almond yogurt for dairy-free)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
- Small handful mini marshmallows (about 10g, optional, vegan if desired)
- 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers (about 5g, gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the cocoa powder.
- Pour in milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop the mixture into a mason jar or airtight container. Top with mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers.
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8 hours), until thick and creamy.
- In the morning, stir the oats. Add extra marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
For best texture, use rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut). Add toppings like marshmallows and graham crackers just before serving for crunch. Adjust sweetness to taste. To make vegan, use plant-based milk, yogurt, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. Keeps up to 4 days in the fridge. Add a scoop of protein powder for extra protein, or nut butter for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 1/4 cups prepared oats)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 12
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