Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and sweet banana combine in these protein-packed overnight oats for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder, approximately 30 grams
07 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Mix-ins and Toppings

10 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter, divided
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
13 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - Fold in half the banana slices and 1 tablespoon peanut butter into the oat mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours until the mixture reaches a thick and creamy consistency.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats and add additional milk as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the prepared oats between two bowls or jars. Top each portion with remaining banana slices, a drizzle of the remaining peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
06 - Enjoy the overnight oats chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're eating chocolate-peanut butter heaven, except you're actually nourishing yourself with real protein and whole grains.
  • Zero cooking required means you're basically cheating your way to a homemade breakfast that's ready the moment you wake up.
  • One bowl keeps you full through your whole morning because of the protein and fiber combo that actually works.
02 -
  • If you skip the chia seeds thinking they're optional, your oats will be watery instead of creamy—I learned this the expensive way with a jar I had to dump down the sink.
  • Ripe bananas matter more than you think because the starches convert to sugars, making them actually blend into the texture instead of staying grainy.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and you'll have breakfast sorted for the next two mornings, which means you can actually sleep in and still eat something this good.
  • If your oats seem too thick in the morning, resist adding milk immediately—stir well first because the chia seeds often just need remixing to loosen everything up.
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