5 Minute Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

Dessert for breakfast? Sign me up! These nourishing brownie batter overnight oats have a rich, decadent cocoa flavour and creamy texture. They’ll keep you energized all morning long with a combination of soluble fibre-rich oats and chia seeds plus, each serving packs 20 grams of plant-based protein with no protein powder or Greek yogurt (they’re vegan!) 

It’s true that I’ve been on a bit of an overnight oats streak. Especially dessert inspired flavours (like my tiramisu overnight oats!)

But the real reason I’m currently obsessed with these vegan overnight oats is that I can often forget to feed myself in the morning chaos and it’s just so nice to wake up to breakfast already made. 

I used to wake up at 6AM every day in the beforetimes but now, I am literally dragging myself out of bed at 7AM. So getting both kids fed and out the door means that I like having a make-ahead breakfast sitting in the fridge for when I finally sit down and take a minute for myself. 

As a dietitian, I’m not always great at following my own advice but committing to overnight oats is one example of me actually meal planning so I can be better nourished. And luckily, this is one of those plant-based recipes that is A) so easy you need very little motivation to make it happen and B) so delicious you’ll be happy to eat it again and again.

So, if you’re like me, go ahead…hit the snooze button…because you’ll have these delicious brownie batter overnight oats waiting for you when you wake up! They’re high in fibre, protein (20g!) and when made with hemp milk, totally low FODMAP for my folks with IBS.

Plus they’re kid approved…even my 7 year old loves them!

And if you’re looking for more low FODMAP recipes, be sure to check out my book, Good For Your Gut, which contains about 30 low FODMAP recipes along with a couple of chapters on IBS + low FODMAP living.

Raid your pantry: let’s make some high protein brownie batter overnight oats!

Got 5 minutes? Then let’s make breakfast. As a dietitian, I’m a big believer that healthy eating needs to be simple enough to be sustainable…and this chocolate overnight oats recipe couldn’t be simpler.

Let’s talk sweeteners: I like the flavour of maple syrup but I know it’s pricey. You can absolutely sweeten with pure cane sugar if that’s what you have. 1 tablespoon of maple syrup will lead to an ‘unsweetened’ taste because cocoa is naturally bitter; 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons will make it sweeter. For cane sugar, start with 2 tsp and work your way up.

On the go? I just pop the mix-ins into a tiny container and leave them in the fridge beside the oats so I don’t forget them in the morning chaos. Or, you can totally add them the night before, but the walnuts lose some of their crunch.

Why these brownie batter overnight oats are so, so good for you

There’s a reason why overnight oats are a thing: these brownie batter overnight oats pack in a whopping 20 grams of plant-based protein without using protein powder, plus plenty of gut soothing soluble fiber from the chia seeds and oats so this is a great blood sugar-friendly breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied!

More easy vegan overnight oats recipes

• Apple Pie Overnight Oats with Almond Butter
• 5-Minute Blackberry Pie Overnight Oats
• Sticky Date Overnight Oats (18g protein)
• Protein-packed Black Forest Overnight Oats
• High Protein Overnight Oats (vegan!)