Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Print)

Creamy banana-chocolate-peanut butter overnight oats boosted with protein for a hearty breakfast

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and chia seeds. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the base mixture. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined with no visible powder streaks.
03 - Gently fold chopped walnuts and mini dark chocolate chips into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two storage jars or containers. Cover securely and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours, allowing oats to soften and flavors to fully integrate.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with extra banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips as desired. Serve chilled.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely like dessert but delivers 27 grams of protein without the sugar crash.
  • Zero actual cooking means you can make two days' worth while your coffee brews.
  • The texture gets better overnight as everything melds into this creamy, chunky dream that keeps you full until lunch.
02 -
  • Don't mix everything in the jars—do it in a bowl first so you can actually see what you're combining and avoid lumpy peanut butter streaks that won't dissolve overnight.
  • The texture improves dramatically after 8 hours; if you eat it at 6 hours, it'll be good but almost gritty, so patience actually pays off here.
03 -
  • Use a very ripe banana that's starting to brown on the outside; the natural sugars are higher and you'll need less sweetener, plus it blends smoother into the base.
  • If your overnight oats taste too thick in the morning, stir in milk one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping it all in at once—you'll find the sweet spot faster.
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