Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printer View)

Creamy banana-chocolate-peanut butter overnight oats packed with protein for a satisfying breakfast.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

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 to the mixture. Stir until all ingredients are completely combined with no dry pockets remaining.
03 - Gently fold chopped walnuts and mini dark chocolate chips into the oat mixture until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers. Cover securely and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly and add a splash of milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with additional banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips as preferred. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required—literally just stir, cover, and let time do the heavy lifting while you sleep.
  • Protein-packed enough to actually sustain you through a morning of meetings or errands without the mid-morning crash.
  • Tastes like dessert for breakfast but with the guilt-free breakdown your body actually appreciates.
02 -
  • Don't skip the Greek yogurt—I tried making these once without it thinking it would be fine, and they turned into a sad, soupy situation instead of actual creamy luxury.
  • Stir the mixture thoroughly before jarring it, or you'll end up with separated layers that taste wildly different from each other.
  • The overnight part isn't optional; six hours minimum is when the magic actually happens and the oats transform into something breakfast-worthy rather than just wet grains.
03 -
  • Use a whisk or immersion blender to break up the protein powder before jarring—this prevents gritty texture that lurks at the bottom no matter how much you stir.
  • Add banana or fresh berries only right before eating, not the night before, or they'll turn brown and sad instead of staying fresh and pretty.
  • If your peanut butter is really thick and refuses to stir in, warm it slightly in the microwave for 15 seconds and it'll swirl through like magic.
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