Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printer-Friendly)

Indulgent chocolate-peanut butter-banana overnight oats packed with protein for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You'll 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

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing 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 of the banana slices and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter into the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats and add additional milk if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two bowls or jars. Top each serving with remaining banana slices, a drizzle of remaining peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Enjoy the overnight oats chilled directly from the refrigerator.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking means you can actually eat breakfast without rushing, which changes everything about how you feel for the next few hours.
  • It tastes indulgent enough to satisfy chocolate cravings while keeping you genuinely full until lunch.
  • The protein boost means this actually works as a post-workout meal or a substantial breakfast, not just something to nibble before you're hungry again.
02 -
  • Don't use hot milk thinking you'll speed up the process—the texture suffers and the protein powder behaves differently with heat, so cold or room temperature is the way.
  • The first time I made this, I thought overnight meant 3 hours and it was still too watery and separated, so give it the full time and you'll understand why people become obsessed with overnight oats.
03 -
  • Use a tall jar and layer everything visually so you can see the chocolate against the banana—it becomes this gorgeous striped thing that makes breakfast feel more intentional.
  • If your protein powder has a weird aftertaste, mask it completely by bumping up the cocoa powder slightly or adding a pinch of instant espresso powder that no one will detect but will make everything taste richer.
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