12 Brownies That Are Totally OK To Eat For Breakfast

Want permission to eat brownies for breakfast? You're an adult, so you can make brownies part of your morning meal in any way you please.

And if you want a little help, we've rounded up some smarter ways to go about it. A few of these chocolate recipes are made healthier with snuck-in oats or avocado, but are guaranteed to please any discerning brownie-holic. Others, like chocolate-upon-chocolate waffles, make no apologies for being indulgent.

Find your breakfast brownie flavor fix in the form of pancakes, waffles, donuts, energy bars, and a lot more.

Double Chocolate Brownie Pancakes

Cafe Delites

Pancakes are a breakfast food. Chocolate pancakes are a best-breakfast-ever food.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie Pancakes

Amy's Healthy Baking

If you're into the flapjack thing but want a gluten-free version, try these. One entire, fudgy stack contains just 253 calories.

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Double Chocolate Waffle Brownies

The Krave

Waffles more your thing? Don't let anything stop you.

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Chocolate Banana Brownie Bread

Whole And Heavenly Oven

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Mini Chocolate Brownie Protein Donuts

Protein Treats By Nicolette

The addition of protein means these automatically beat any store-bought chocolate donut.

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Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Shake

Daily Burn

This shake's taste is comparable to brownie batter, but it's actually good for you and will fuel you through the morning.

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Breakfast Brownies

My Utensil Crock

These have avocado mixed right in. Creamy!

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Double Chocolate Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

Chelsea's Messy Apron

Prepare this mixture after dinner, and by morning you'll be treated with sweet, chocolate-infused oats.

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Double Chocolate Banana Bread Oat Bars

Ambitious Kitchen

These gluten-free vegan delights get their texture from oats and ripe bananas.

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Raw Brownie Energy Bars

Fuss Free Cooking

Dates give these energy bars their sweetness and texture while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.

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Black Bean Chocolate Cake Donuts

I Dream Of Eating

Cake donuts?! Black beans?! Do this.

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Brownie Muffins

The Misfit Baker

For a real power breakfast, spread a schmear of peanut butter across the tops of these cuties.

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