Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Print version)

Creamy overnight oats with banana, chocolate, and peanut butter flavors boosted with protein for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats & Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 small ripe banana, mashed
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

→ Protein & Flavor

06 - 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

→ Sweetener & Add-Ins

09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
10 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
13 - 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and chia seeds. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until completely combined and no dry streaks remain.
03 - Fold in chopped walnuts and mini dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two glass jars or airtight containers. Cover securely and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, allowing oats to absorb liquid and flavors to develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oat mixture and add a splash of almond milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with additional banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready to grab and go—no morning cooking required, just reach into the fridge for a complete breakfast.
  • Packed with 27 grams of protein per serving, so you'll actually feel full until lunch instead of hunting for snacks by 10 AM.
  • Tastes like dessert for breakfast without the guilt, thanks to chocolate, banana, and peanut butter working their magic together.
02 -
  • If your peanut butter is really thick, warm it slightly before stirring it in so it blends smoothly instead of leaving clumps that won't hydrate overnight.
  • The consistency will be thicker than regular oatmeal when you open the jar, and that's exactly right—adding milk in the morning is part of the ritual and lets you control how creamy you want it.
03 -
  • Use a high-quality chocolate protein powder because cheaper brands can taste chalky or artificial, and they'll overshadow the actual cocoa and peanut butter.
  • If you forget to add milk in the morning and it's too thick, microwave it for 20 seconds and stir—this warms it just enough to loosen everything without cooking the oats.
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