Creamy Chocolate Overnight Oats with Protein Powder
These ultra-creamy chocolate overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast! Using protein powder, almond milk, rolled oats, and cocoa powder, they require 5 minutes of prep time.
Servings 2
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
- 1 cup rolled (old fashioned) oats if needed, make sure they're labeled gluten free
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder*
- 1/4 cup plain protein powder*
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup can substitute agave syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract*
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a small jar or split between two jars to keep the two servings separate. Stir well to mix ingredients and dissolve chunks.
- Place jar(s) in refrigerator overnight or for 2 hours at the very minimum (overnight is preferred).
- Remove from refrigerator before eating and stir well.
- Either eat directly from the jar(s) or place in a bowl. Eat within 24 hours of mixing for best results.
Notes
Flavored protein powder - If you use chocolate protein powder, skip the cocoa powder but add vanilla. If you use vanilla protein powder, skip the vanilla.
Maple syrup or other sweeteners - If your protein powder has sugar or a sugar replacement added, you can reduce the maple syrup used in the recipe.
Microwave - Can be eaten cold or microwaved to eat warm. Microwave time will vary based on power level of microwave but watch carefully and microwave in short bursts since oats can boil and over run the container easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 4.9mg