Meal prep a batch of chocolate overnight oats that are filled with 36 grams of protein per serving. This high protein breakfast not only tastes good, but will keep you full.
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I'm always looking for easy, yet filling, breakfast ideas that don't compromise on taste.
These chocolate high protein overnight oats are the perfect solution for getting in some protein first thing in the morning, and having a breakfast you enjoy. They can be prepped in just 5 minutes, so they're ideal to make on Sunday if you want breakfast for the whole week.
Be sure to also check out my chocolate covered strawberry overnight oats.
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What You'll Learn In This Recipe
- Tips to prep high protein overnight oats for the whole week.
- How to customize this recipe to fit what you have in your pantry.
- My favorite toppings to add flavor and extra protein.
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Ingredients You Need
- Old fashioned oats: I use old-fashioned oats (also referred to as rolled oats) for this recipe, but you could substitute quick-cooking oats or gluten-free oats if needed. Do not use steel cut oats or instant oats.
- 2% milk: Really any milk will work for this recipe, including a plant based option.
- Whole milk Greek yogurt
- Chocolate protein powder: My go-to is the Fresh Thyme plant chocolate protein
- Chia seeds
- Cocoa powder
- Honey: This recipe isn't very sweet, so feel free to add additional honey, as needed.
- Whole flax seeds
- Vanilla extract
How To Make This Recipe
This recipe is quick and simple. You should only need about 5 minutes to prep this recipe.
1. Mix oats, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, cocoa powder, honey, flax seeds, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until combined.
2. Add to a storage container or jar then top with a lid. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
When you're ready to eat the overnight oats, pull them out of the refrigerator and eat them cold.
Expert Tips
- Want to quickly meal prep breakfast for the whole week? I like to pour all of the ingredients into an individual container and mix everything up right in the container so there are no extra dishes. It's an easy method that lets you prep 5 servings in no time!
- I always love adding toppings to my overnight oats for an extra punch of flavor. You can add some strawberry jam, fruit, or chocolate chips, if you want to sweeten things up. Or opt for your favorite nut butter for added protein.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can replace old-fashioned oats with quick-cooking oats. Just be sure not to use steel-cut oats or instant oats.
While I love the nutritional value that both seeds add to this recipe, they are completely optional. This recipe still tastes great if you omit these ingredients.
As long as the overnight oats are stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they should last up to six days.
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High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats (36g Protein)
Equipment
- spoon or silicone spatula
- storage container or jar with lid
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ⅔ cup 2% milk
- ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon whole flax seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix oats, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, cocoa powder, honey, flax seeds, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until combined.
- Add to a storage container or jar then top with a lid. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator and serve.
Notes
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
- Fruit
- Chocolate chips
- Nut butter
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