Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy banana-chocolate peanut butter overnight oats with protein

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

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 bowl. Stir until all components are evenly distributed and no dry pockets remain.
03 - Gently fold chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips into the mixture using a spatula or spoon.
04 - Divide the mixture evenly between two mason jars or storage containers. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours to allow the oats to hydrate and flavors to develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with additional banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, yet tastes far better than anything you'd rush through at breakfast.
  • Packed with 27 grams of protein to keep you genuinely satisfied until lunch, not just pretending.
  • It sits in your fridge for up to three days, making Monday meal prep feel less like a chore and more like a gift to future you.
02 -
  • Don't skip the overnight chill—it's not just for convenience, it's how the oats actually become creamy and pleasant rather than gummy.
  • Measure out your sweetener conservatively and taste before sealing the jars; an overly sweet overnight oats can taste cloying by morning.
03 -
  • If you find the mixture too thick, resist the urge to add more liquid immediately—wait until morning when the oats have fully absorbed everything.
  • Using actual chocolate chips instead of chocolate-flavored powder adds genuine cocoa flavor and those little pockets of melted chocolate that make everything taste more special.
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