Description
Creamy overnight chocolate protein oats made with rolled oats, cocoa powder, and protein powder for a rich, high-protein breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your day.
Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (20–25g protein)
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional topping)
Fresh berries or banana slices (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Add rolled oats to a jar or airtight container.
2. Whisk protein powder and cocoa powder with a few tablespoons of milk until smooth.
3. Pour mixture over oats.
4. Add remaining milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
5. Stir thoroughly until fully combined.
6. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Before serving, stir well and adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
8. Top with chocolate chips or fruit if desired.
Notes
Mix protein powder separately first to avoid clumps.
Adjust sweetness based on protein powder flavor.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Add Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein.
Can be enjoyed cold or warmed for 30–60 seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 10mg