Wake up to a creamy, chocolatey breakfast that tastes like dessert but is packed with protein and fiber! Here’s a simple prep ahead overnight oats recipe that will keep you full for hours!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total time: 6-8 hours
Serving Size: 3-6
THE RECIPE:
In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, protein powder and cacao powder (or chocolate protein powder), honey (or maple syrup), vanilla yogurt, milk, and cinnamon. Mix until combined!
Pour mixture into six 4 oz jars OR three 8oz. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 6–8 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to thicken.
To make the (optional) chocolate topping, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave in short intervals, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate over the chilled oats. Place jars back in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Crack open and enjoy your delicious breakfast or snack 😉
Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Overnight Oats:
- 1 1/2 cup oats (optional: lightly pulse blend for a smoother texture)
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (or 1 1/2 tbsp cacao powder)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 1/3 cup milk of choice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Optional Chocolate Topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, protein powder & cacao powder (or chocolate protein powder!) honey (or maple syrup), vanilla yogurt, milk, and cinnamon. Mix until combined!
- Pour mixture into six 4 oz jars OR three 8oz. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 6–8 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to thicken.
- To make the (optional) chocolate topping, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave in short intervals, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour a thin layer of melted chocolate over the chilled oats. Place jars back in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Crack open and enjoy your delicious breakfast or snack 😉
