Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
Craving something sweet and chocolatey yet secretly nourishing for breakfast? These creamy chocolate protein overnight oats come together in just 5 minutes and pack nearly 40g of protein to keep you full and energized all morning!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 473kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats or quick oats (use gluten-free if needed)*
- 1 cup soy milk or another kind of milk
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (30g)**
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or another liquid sweetener (see notes)***
Instructions
- In a bowl/glass jar/container, add all dry ingredients. Stir to mix.
- Add wet ingredients and stir to combine. Ensure that there are no dry pockets of protein powder, especially towards the bottom edges of the glass jar.
- Allow to soak overnight or at least 4 hours, refrigerated.
- When ready to serve, give overnight oats a stir. Add desired toppings and dig in!
Notes
*Oats - Rolled or quick oats both work well. Rolled oats have a chewier texture, while quick oats make the mixture smoother and creamier.
**Protein powder – Any type of protein powder will do, whether it’s plant-based or whey. If using whey, reduce the amount of milk added by ¼ cup, as they tend to thin the consistency of overnight oats. Flavors that work best include vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored.
***Maple syrup – If your protein powder is already sweet, you might not need much—or any—at all.
Helpful tips
- Serving overnight oats warm - Warm them in the microwave (1–2 minutes) or on the stovetop, stirring often to avoid burning.
- Only add toppings when ready to enjoy - This is especially true for fruits and crunchy toppings, such as granola, nuts, and seeds, to maintain their freshness.
- Meal prepping overnight oats - Multiply the ingredients to make a larger batch. They can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, and frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 10mg
