Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy banana-chocolate overnight oats with peanut butter and protein boost

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and chia seeds. Mix well until evenly distributed.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until all dry ingredients are fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
03 - Gently fold chopped walnuts and mini dark chocolate chips into the mixture to distribute evenly throughout.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two glass jars or containers. Cover with lids and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours, allowing oats to absorb liquid and flavors to fully develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly and add a splash of milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with fresh banana slices, additional walnuts, or chocolate chips if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking—mix it the night before and your breakfast is literally done.
  • Tastes like indulgent chocolate-peanut-butter dessert but packed with 27g of protein per serving.
  • Naturally thick and creamy without any weird textures or separating layers.
  • Forgiving enough for beginners but customizable enough to keep experimenting with for months.
02 -
  • Don't skip the mixing step when you add the protein powder and cocoa—if you don't stir thoroughly, you'll get weird grainy pockets that feel like biting sand.
  • The difference between six hours and eight hours is real; six hours minimum, but overnight truly does make everything taste better and creamier as the oats fully hydrate.
03 -
  • If you like yours thinner, use a 1:1.25 ratio of oats to liquid instead; if you prefer pudding-thick, dial back the milk by a quarter cup.
  • Stash a small container of cocoa powder and chocolate chips at your desk—sometimes retopping your oats midweek makes them feel brand new and exciting again.
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