Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Indulgent cocoa and peanut butter overnight oats with banana, boosted with protein for a satisfying breakfast.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and no dry pockets remain.
02 - Fold in half of the banana slices and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight until the mixture achieves a thick and creamy consistency.
04 - Remove from refrigerator in the morning and stir the oats thoroughly. Add additional milk as needed to reach your preferred texture consistency.
05 - Divide the prepared oats evenly between two serving bowls or jars. Top each portion with remaining banana slices, a drizzle of the remaining peanut butter, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Enjoy the overnight oats chilled directly from the refrigerator.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely like dessert for breakfast, which means you'll actually look forward to waking up hungry.
  • Zero cooking required—just stir, cover, and let time do the work while you sleep.
  • The protein powder and Greek yogurt keep you satisfied for hours, no mid-morning energy crash.
  • You can prep two servings at once and grab one on your most chaotic morning without thinking.
02 -
  • Oversalting overnight oats is actually possible—that tiny pinch matters because it brightens the chocolate and peanut butter instead of letting them sit flat, so don't skip it even if it seems small.
  • The oats will continue absorbing liquid even after you eat them, so what feels perfectly creamy at breakfast might be thicker by lunch if you're saving half the batch, which is exactly why you stir in that extra milk in the morning.
03 -
  • Stir your ingredients in a mason jar instead of a bowl and you've got a built-in serving vessel—grab it from the fridge and eat straight from the jar if you're running late, which somehow makes it taste even better.
  • A tiny pinch of instant espresso powder stirred in with your cocoa powder adds a complexity that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is, and you can smile mysteriously and never tell.
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