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Craving dessert for breakfast? Then you should make these brownie batter oats! This brownie oatmeal is creamy, rich and so chocolatey that you’ll never guess it is also healthy.
“Okay Matteo, today I’ll have oats but tomorrow I’ll make a different breakfast”.
Well, this monologue has been going on in my mind for more than seven years now. When I discovered oats for the first time. Ever since then, I’ve been eating #OatsForBreakfast almost every day. And even thought I’d love to vary more, I will probably keep on having the same breakfast for the rest of my days.
Whenever I say this to my friends, they start commenting on how boring oatmeal is. But hey, there is no such think like boring oats! Oats are one the best foods on the planet: healthy, delicious and so versatile. From brownie batter oats to cookies or baked oats, the ways how you can make oatmeal are literally endless!
Ingredients for brownie oatmeal
You will love how simple this brownie oatmeal recipe is. It only requires a handful of simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. What is more, all the foods you need are also healthy and so wholesome.
Brownie batter oats. Eating dessert for breakfast has never been that easy and healthy!
Here is everything that this brownie oatmeal recipe calls for, plus more details and some substitutes.
- Banana: this recipe calls for half banana, best if it is slightly ripe but not too ripe. As an alternative you can replace with three pitted dated
- Rolled oats: also known as old fashioned oats, these are the most common type of oats in the market. As an alternative you can replace with quick oats or even oat flour.
- Cocoa powder: use natural, unprocessed cocoa powder for healthier brownie oats without added sugars.
- Vanilla extract: this will make your oatmeal irresistibly delicious. In case you don’t have vanilla extract, use a couple of vanilla flavor drops or omit it completely.
- Salt: the salt balances the sweetness and enhances all the flavors.
- Preferred milk: you can prepare this brownie oats recipe with any milk you like – dairy or nondairy alternatives will perfectly work!
As the recipe uses banana, this brownie batter oatmeal is already mildly sweet. However, if you feel that the taste is too bland, then you can adjust with more sweetener to taste. Maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, erythritol or stevia all work!
Protein brownie oats
Looking for a high protein breakfast? Well, then I have good news for you, because this recipe can also be prepared with protein powder.
Making protein powder brownie oatmeal is very simple. The main recipe remains almost the same, but you will need to add a scoop of protein powder and adjust with more milk to consistency.
However, the preparation method will slightly change depending on the protein powder that you are using. Here is how to make protein brownie oatmeal, in case your protein powder is:
- Vegan protein powder or casein – in this case you can simply cook the protein powder together with the oats, and adjust with some more milk if the texture is too thick.
- Whey protein powder – as you should NEVER cook whey (as it dried out), cook the oats first. When ready, mix the whey into the cooked oatmeal and adjust with more milk to consistency.
In terms of flavor, this recipe can be prepared with chocolate, vanilla, brownie flavor or unflavored protein powder. Pick and choose the option you like the most!
How to make brownie batter oats
As you will soon see, making this brownie oatmeal is embarrassingly easy.
All you have to do is blending the ingredients before cooking, just as you would do for a normal oatmeal. When the meal is ready, transfer to a bowl and decorate with your favorite toppings. My favorites are banana, peanut butter and chocolate chips!
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
And if you still have question, keep on reading!
Can I make brownie oats overnight? Indeed! Making brownie batter overnight oats is very simple, but you will need to make some changes. Reduce the quantity of milk to 120 ml (1/2 cup) in total, then blend and let the oatmeal set in the fridge for the night.
How can I replace the banana? If you don’t like the taste of banana, you can replace with three pitted dates.
How to make gluten-free brownie oatmeal? Use certified gluten-free oats and you are ready to go!
How to make vegan brownie oat batter? Making this recipe vegan is as simple as using nondairy milk, all the rest is already vegan.
How to make high protein brownie oats? You can find all details on how to make protein powder brownie oats in the blog post above or in the recipe description.
More oatmeal recipes
- Protein overnight oats
- Egg white oatmeal
- High calorie oatmeal to build muscle
- Casein protein oatmeal
- Lump-free whey protein oatmeal
Brownie Batter Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana (or 3 pitted dates)
- 50 grams (1/2 cup) rolled oats
- 15 grams (2 tbsp) cocoa powder
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp preferred sweetener (optional, see notes*)
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 ml (1 cup) preferred milk
Protein Oats Option (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (see notes*)
- 1 to 4 tbsp preferred milk (to consistency, see notes*)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, until the oats have become flour.
- Pour the mixture into a pot, then turn on the heat and cook the brownie oatmeal over medium heat, while stirring – until it reaches the desired texture.
- Transfer the brownie batter oats to a bowl and decorate with your favorite toppings – for my oatmeal I used banana, peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Notes
- Optionally, for sweeter brownie batter oats you can add some maple syrup or honey to taste. For me, the banana already gives plenty of sweetness.
High protein option
- For a high protein brownie batter oats you can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. If you use vegan protein powder or casein, you can simply cook it together with the oats. If you opt for whey, stir the protein powder into the cooked oats.
- Do not cook whey protein.
- Depending on the protein powder utilized, you may need less (for whey protein) or more milk (for vegan or casein protein powder).
