Why are my chocolate overnight oats too thick?

Cocoa powder absorbs liquid. Stir in a splash of milk in the morning until you get the texture you like.

Can I make brownie batter overnight oats without chocolate chips?

Yes. The cocoa base alone tastes chocolatey. Chips add bursts of sweetness, so add a little honey if you skip them.

How many calories are in brownie batter overnight oats?

This recipe lists about 620 calories, 20g of protein and 15g of fibre per serving.

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Brownie Batter

When you want brownies for breakfast without the sugar crash. The rich cocoa and chocolate chips make this intensely chocolatey. Perfect for satisfying intense chocolate cravings, post-workout when you need to replenish glycogen, or as a special weekend breakfast treat.

Time: 365 min
Method: Mix
Serves: 1
Energy: 620 kcal
Protein: 20 g

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Glass jar of brownie batter overnight oats topped with cocoa powder, chocolate chips and walnuts

Method

Step 1: Mix cocoa powder thoroughly into your DIY Oats base until it's uniformly chocolate.
Step 2: Fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
Step 3: The key is using good quality cocoa powder - it makes all the difference.
Step 4: The mixture will thicken overnight into a fudgy, brownie batter-like consistency.
Step 5: Add a splash more milk if it gets too thick.

Notes from the Department

Add cocoa to base

Nutrition

1 serving

620 cal | 20g protein | 15g fiber

2 servings

1240 cal | 40g protein | 30g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Brownie batter is the best part of making brownies and the part you're told not to eat. This one you're allowed to. Cocoa goes into the base until it's evenly brown. Chocolate chips and walnuts are folded through. Overnight, the cocoa and oats thicken into something dense and fudgy that eats a lot like batter from the bowl.

The cocoa matters

This is a three-ingredient recipe, so each one has to pull its weight. Good cocoa powder tastes deep and slightly bitter; cheap cocoa tastes like dust. Whisk it in thoroughly so there are no dry lumps. If the jar is too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk and stir.

Make it yours

A pinch of salt makes the chocolate taste more intense. A drop of vanilla makes it taste more like baking. Swap walnuts for almonds or hazelnuts. A spoon of nut butter makes it richer still. Without a DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats overnight in milk with chia and a few almonds, then stir in the cocoa.

Storage

Covered in the fridge, it keeps for a day. It gets thicker and fudgier on day two, which some people consider an improvement.

Questions people ask

Why are my chocolate overnight oats too thick?: Cocoa powder absorbs liquid. Stir in a splash of milk in the morning until you get the texture you like.
Can I make brownie batter overnight oats without chocolate chips?: Yes. The cocoa base alone tastes chocolatey. Chips add bursts of sweetness, so add a little honey if you skip them.
How many calories are in brownie batter overnight oats?: This recipe lists about 620 calories, 20g of protein and 15g of fibre per serving.