Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printer-Friendly)

Protein-packed overnight oats featuring banana, chocolate, and peanut butter for a satisfying breakfast that prep in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 well until evenly distributed.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until thoroughly combined with no lumps remaining.
03 - Fold in chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two jars or containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, allowing oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir oats and add a splash of milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Top with extra banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually keeps you full until lunch, no crash included.
  • Zero cooking stress—just mix, jar, sleep, and grab in the morning when your brain isn't fully awake yet.
  • The protein-to-taste ratio is unbeatable, so your body gets what it needs while your taste buds think you're cheating.
02 -
  • Don't use instant oats—they'll become mushy soup, and trust me, you want something with body that feels substantial in your mouth.
  • Mash your banana into actual pulp before mixing, not just roughly chopped, so it creates a creamy base rather than chunky pockets of fruit.
03 -
  • Make your own chocolate-peanut butter swirl by dolloping peanut butter on top in the morning and stirring it through instead of mixing it fully—creates little pockets of intensity.
  • If your overnight oats feel too thick in the morning, don't panic; a quarter cup of milk will loosen it back to creamy without diluting the flavor.
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