Chocolate lovers rejoice! These Quick and Easy Brownie Batter Overnight Oats is a rich, decedent-chocolatey breakfast that is good for your body. They take no time to make and will keep you full all day. You can prepare these Brownie Batter Overnight Oats the night before and have more time in the morning for yourself!

This breakfast tastes like you’re eating a dessert while providing you with vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, omega fatty acids and protein. The recipe includes chia seeds, pea protein power, walnuts and cocoa powder. These are nutrient power-houses that will help you feel satisfied all morning.

The Perfect Summer Breakfast

Overnight oats are a staple in my house. We especially love them in the hot summer months. The oats set in the refrigerator so I don’t have to turn on the hot stove. The best part is they only take a few minutes of preparation the night before. My family and I wake up to a healthy delicious breakfast with no extra preparation.

What’s the difference between cocoa powder and cacao powder?

Cocoa and cacao are often confused for one another. They look similar and are spelled almost identical but there is indeed difference. Most people are familiar with cocoa powder. It’s commonly used for baking or in hot chocolate.

Recently, cacao is rising in popularity as people begin to become more health conscious and shift towards more natural and vegan diets. So what is the difference between cocoa and cacao (besides the spelling)? The answer is in the way it’s heated.

Both cocoa and cacao powder begin as beans from the cacao plant. They have been separated from the fatty part of the bean known as cocoa butter. These beans are harvested and fermented to develop flavour and texture. The more common cocoa is processed at a much higher temperature and often contains added refined sugar and dairy. The result is a less bitter, slightly darker powder that has lost some of it’s nutritional value.

Health Benefits of Cacao

On the other hand, cacao powder is made from fermented beans that have not been roasted. The beans are processed at low temperatures and then milled into a powder. The result, is a powder that’s bitter in taste and higher in nutritional content. It is often packaged as vegan as it has been minimally processed with no additives.

Cacao products are rich in disease-fighting plant compounds including flavanols, which have antioxidant, heart-protective, and anti-cancer properties. It’s also a good source of iron, fiber, and magnesium.

When to use Cacao

While cacao powder can be substituted for cocoa powder, you will lose some of the antioxidants during the baking process and the flavour will be more bitter—so it’s probably best to stick with cocoa powder for baking endeavours. That said, consider using it in recipes like this Brownie Batter Overnight Oats, in smoothies or add raw cacao nibs to my Heart Healthy Granola recipe.

Are These Brownie Batter Overnight Oats Gluten-Free?

To make these Overnight Oats gluten-free ensure the oats you are using are certified gluten-free. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.

How To Make Overnight Oats

-Layer the ingredients into a mason jar or lidded container.

-Screw the lid on tightly. Shake very well.

-Fold in mini chocolate chips (if using).

-Refrigerate overnight.

-Unscrew the lid next morning.

-Top with chopped walnuts

More Breakfast Recipes To Try

If you enjoy these Brownie Batter Overnight Oats you’ll love my:

–Sweet and Salty Banana Walnut Oatmeal

–Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

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