Description

Start your day with a breakfast that feels like dessert but fuels your body like a champion. Thick, creamy, and packed with protein, these chocolate overnight oats are loaded with melty chocolate chips, chia seeds for pudding-like texture, and optional toppings to make each bite extraordinary. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout mornings, or any day you want a chocolatey, satisfying start.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
12 tablespoons chocolate protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
4–5 tablespoons chia seeds
4 cups milk of choice (unsweetened almond, oat, or dairy)
4 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey/agave)
4–5 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
½ cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
2–4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for extra chocolatey flavor)

Optional Toppings & Flavor Boosters:

Sliced banana, berries, or raspberries
Almond or peanut butter
Shredded coconut or cacao nibs
Flaky sea salt
Instant espresso powder (for mocha flavor)

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oats, chocolate protein powder, chia seeds, and cocoa powder (if using) until evenly combined.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in milk, yogurt, and maple syrup. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated. Don’t worry if the mixture looks liquidy—it will thicken overnight.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: Reserve a small handful for topping, then gently stir the rest into the mixture.
Refrigerate: Divide into 8 jars or one large airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight (8+ hours).
Serve: Stir well before eating. Top with your favorite additions: fresh fruit, nut butter, extra chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of sea salt. Enjoy cold or warm slightly in the microwave for a cozy start.

Notes

Vegan: Use plant-based protein powder, non-dairy milk, and vegan chocolate chips.
Cookie Dough Style: Add 2–4 tablespoons almond or cashew butter and cacao nibs.
Mocha Twist: Stir in 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Tropical: Use coconut milk, add shredded coconut, and top with pineapple or mango chunks.
Peanut Butter Cup: Layer peanut butter in jars and swirl in the morning.

Consistency Fixes:

Too thick? Stir in a splash of milk before eating.
Too thin? Let it sit longer—chia seeds will thicken overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 340 cal Per Serving
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Protein: 22 g