Description
High Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are creamy, dessert-like jars of oats loaded with cocoa, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt for a filling make-ahead breakfast. This easy recipe mixes up in minutes and chills overnight, giving you a quick breakfast packed with protein, whole grains, and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for busy mornings and healthy snack cravings.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 1/4 cups milk of choice
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and fine sea salt until everything is evenly combined.
2. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is mostly smooth and the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir slowly until no dry pockets remain and all of the oats are coated in the chocolate mixture.
4. Taste the mixture and add a little extra maple syrup if you prefer sweeter oats, or a splash more milk if the mixture seems very thick.
5. Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers, leaving a bit of space at the top for stirring and toppings.
6. Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the oats and chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the mixture has thickened.
7. In the morning, give each jar a good stir. Add a splash of milk if you like a looser, creamier texture.
8. Top each serving with mini chocolate chips and any extra peanut butter or sliced banana just before serving, then enjoy.
Notes
For the best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats and give the mixture enough time to chill; using quick oats or cutting the chill time short can leave the oats either mushy or too firm.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 71
- Fiber: 11
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 10
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