Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy banana-chocolate overnight oats with peanut butter and protein for a filling breakfast.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and chia seeds. Mix thoroughly until all components are evenly distributed.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the base mixture. Stir vigorously until all dry ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture achieves uniform consistency.
03 - Gently fold chopped walnuts and mini dark chocolate chips into the prepared mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
04 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers. Seal with lids and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to fully integrate.
05 - In the morning, stir the chilled oats thoroughly and add a splash of milk if desired to achieve preferred consistency. Top with optional banana slices, additional walnuts, or chocolate chips. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're eating Chunky Monkey ice cream for breakfast, except it's packed with 27 grams of protein and actually good for you.
  • Zero morning stress because everything happens while you sleep—literally just grab and go.
  • The texture gets creamier overnight in a way that feels like a small daily miracle.
02 -
  • The overnight rest is not optional; oats need time to soften and absorb the liquid, and rushing this by just a few hours changes everything about the texture.
  • If your peanut butter is the natural kind with oil on top, give it a good stir first so it blends smoothly instead of creating pockets of separated fat.
  • The mixture will thicken more than you expect as it sits, so don't panic if morning consistency seems a little tight—that splash of milk is your friend.
03 -
  • Make a big batch of chocolate and peanut butter mixture at the beginning of the week, then divide it into jars each evening so you're not repeating the same prep twice.
  • If you're sensitive to the thickness of overnight oats, add your liquid incrementally—you can always add more milk, but you can't remove it.
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