Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
If you love chocolate overnight oats, these chocolate protein overnight oats will be your new favorite healthy breakfast. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have, this chocolate protein oats recipe is an amazing meal prep breakfast for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 c. milk dairy or plant based
- 1/2 c. old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp. granular monk fruit sweetener like Lakanto
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Optional:
- 1 oz. chocolate protein powder (about 1-2 scoops)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk and vanilla. Add in the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder and salt. Whisk together until smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour into a resealable container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Top with your choice of optional toppings. (See Notes Section for individual topping options and the amounts for each.)
Notes
Oat will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Toppings for Raspberry Chocolate: 1/2 c. fresh raspberries, 2 Tbsp. melted sugar-free chocolate chips, like Lily's dark chocolate baking chips
Toppings for Peanut Butter Banana & Chocolate: 1/2 banana sliced, 1 Tbsp. creamy nut butter (look no sugar added), 2 Tbsp. sugar free chocolate chips, like Lily's.
Toppings for Almond Joy: 2 tbsp. unsweetened flake coconut, 2 tbsp. sliced or slivered almonds, 1 Tbsp. sugar free chocolate chips (melted or unmelted).
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 135gProtein: 57gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 698mgPotassium: 1506mgFiber: 32gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 662mgIron: 10mg
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