Chocolate Overnight Oats
🍫🥣 If you want a grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like a treat… this is it. Creamy, chocolatey, protein-packed, and ready when you wake up 😍🙌
✅ Ingredients (with amounts)
✅ 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
✅ 1 Tbsp chia seeds
✅ 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (Clean Simple Eats or Active Stacks)
✅ 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
✅ 2 Tbsp peanut butter powder
✅ 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or a few drops liquid chocolate stevia)
✅ 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (300g)
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ Optional Toppings
✅ Fresh berries + sliced bananas 🍓🍌
✅ Cacao nibs
✅ Unsweetened flaked coconut
👩🍳 Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix: oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and peanut butter powder.
2. Stir in maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla until fully combined.
3. Divide into two 8-oz containers (or half-pint mason jars).
4. Refrigerate overnight (or up to 5 days).
5. Eat as-is or add toppings right before serving! ✨
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Chocolate overnight oats have become one of my favorite go-to breakfasts, especially when I want something nutritious but also crave a bit of indulgence. The richness of the cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder really gives this recipe a dessert-like flavor without the added sugar and guilt. Adding chia seeds not only thickens the oats overnight but also boosts fiber and omega-3s, which keep me feeling full and energized until lunch. What I love most about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can easily swap almond milk for dairy milk or oat milk depending on your preference or dietary needs. Using peanut butter powder instead of traditional peanut butter cuts calories and fat but keeps a wonderful nutty flavor. For added texture and nutrition, I often top mine with fresh berries, sliced bananas, cacao nibs, or even unsweetened shredded coconut to keep it fresh and exciting. Meal prepping this breakfast in batches saves me so much time on busy mornings. I prepare several jars at once and store them in the fridge, making it easy to grab a wholesome, protein-rich meal on the go. The maple syrup balances the bitter notes from cocoa and stevia drops nicely, but you can adjust sweetness to your taste. If you want to switch things up, experimenting with different protein powders, such as vanilla or unflavored, can change the flavor profile while still retaining the creamy texture. This recipe is also great for people following a high-protein or plant-based diet and fits well into a balanced nutrition plan. Overall, chocolate overnight oats are a perfect blend of convenience, flavor, and nutrition. They satisfy chocolate cravings and keep my mornings stress-free. Highly recommend trying this recipe if you're looking for a healthy breakfast that feels like a treat!
Love those jars!! Do you remember where you purchased them?? BTW, love your recipe!!