Description
This chocolate protein overnight oats recipe combines oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt for a creamy, high-protein breakfast.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional toppings: sliced banana, nut butter, dark chocolate chips
Instructions
In a mason jar or container, add oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and protein powder.
Pour in almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Stir everything together thoroughly to combine.
Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
In the morning, stir again and top with banana slices, nut butter, or chocolate chips as desired.
Serve cold or warm slightly before serving.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture. Adjust thickness in the morning by adding a splash of almond milk if needed. Vegan? Use plant-based yogurt and protein powder. This recipe can be doubled for weekly meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 10mg