# What You 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
# Directions:
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 thoroughly combined with no lumps remaining.
03 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two jars or containers. Cover securely and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours, allowing oats to soften and flavors to fully develop.
05 - In the morning, stir oats well and add a splash of milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Top with additional banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips as desired. Serve chilled.
