Sometimes having breakfast options, ready to grab in the morning is SO valuable. We love prepping baked oats, chia puddings, and overnight oats ahead of time so my girls can grab as they’re racing out the door in the morning. This recipe for overnight protein chocolate oats is a current favorite. I mean it’s chocolate. But it’s not like dessert pretending to be breakfast. It’s still ACTUALLY healthy. But so good.
Because chocolate.
What You’ll Need to Make Overnight Protein Chocolate Oats:
- Old-fashioned oats, gluten-free if needed
- Chia seeds
- Black cocoa powder
- Almond extract, or use vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- Silk cashew milk, or your favorite milk
- Chocolate protein powder, I used Active Stacks
Optional toppings (not included in macros)
- Powdered peanut butter (I do about 1 Tbsp.)
- Chopped strawberries
- Dairy-free whipped cream
- Pinch of cocoa nibs
How To Make Overnight Protein Chocolate Oats:
First I have to say, a cute jar makes overnight oats taste better. I mean, I think that goes without saying. And these are my favorite jars! They’re just the perfect size– if you’re in the market.
Of course you can make these in any container. Grab your jar or small pyrex bowl and combine oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond extract, salt, protein powder, and milk.
Make sure all of your ingredients have combined well and pop them in the fridge overnight. I like to mix my overnight protein chocolate oats during the process once or twice to make sure the chia seeds don’t get clumpy. If you like your overnight oats extra thick, use a little less milk than the recipe calls for.
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Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Modifications
These overnight protein chocolate oats can easily be made gluten and dairy-free! To make the recipe gluten-free, just make sure to use gluten-free oats. If you are looking for a dairy-free modification, use the dairy-free protein powder and milk. My ALL-TIME favorite non-dairy protein is Active Stacks which is a beef protein powder. Use code LILLIE for 10% off of your order.
Serving Suggestions:
I love to top my overnight protein chocolate oats with a tablespoon of powdered peanut butter, and stir in just barely so it leaves some peanut buttery chunks like I do with my shake! Trust me, don’t stir it all the way in! This is crucial. Monumental. Non-negotiable. Then I love finishing them with some fresh strawberries, dairy-free whipped cream, and a little pinch of cocoa nibs. Enjoy!
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Overnight Protein Chocolate Oats
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Overnight Protein Chocolate Oats
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Old-fashioned oats, gluten-free if needed (35 g)
- 2 Tbsp Chia seeds (24 g)
- 1 tsp Black cocoa powder (5 g)
- 1 tsp Almond extract, or use vanilla (5 g)
- Pinch of salt
- ½ c +2 Tbsp Silk cashew milk, or your favorite milk (150 g)
- 1/2 scoop Chocolate protein powder I used Active Stacks (15 g)
Optional Toppings (not included in macros)
- Powdered peanut butter (I do about 1 Tbsp.)
- Chopped strawberries
- Dairy-free whipped cream
- Pinch of cocoa nibs
Instructions
- In a jar or small pyrex, combine oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond extract, salt, protein powder, and milk.
- Combine well and pop in the fridge overnight, mixing once or twice in the process to make sure the chia seeds don’t get clumpy!
- Enjoy the next morning! If you like yours extra thick, use a little less milk. I like mine bigger haha.… so I stir in extra milk the next morning. I love to top with a tablespoon of powdered peanut butter, and stir in just barely so it leaves some peanut buttery chunks like I do with my shake! Don’t stir it all the way in!
- I love to finish with some fresh strawberries, dairy-free whipped cream, and a little pinch of cocoa nibs. Enjoy!
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