Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats with banana, chocolate, and peanut butter boosted with protein for a hearty breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and chia seeds. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Stir continuously until all ingredients are evenly distributed with no dry pockets.
03 - Gently fold chopped walnuts and mini dark chocolate chips into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
04 - Divide mixture equally between two mason jars or airtight containers. Cover securely and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly and add a splash of milk if needed to achieve desired consistency. Top with additional banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips as desired. Serve cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your protein-packed breakfast is literally already made while you sleep, no excuses on rushed mornings.
  • It tastes decadently like a Chunky Monkey ice cream sundae but won't derail your fitness goals.
  • The texture is somehow both creamy and chunky, satisfying cravings for multiple things at once.
02 -
  • The oats thicken significantly as they chill—what seems like a perfect consistency at night might be almost pudding-like in the morning, which is exactly why milk adjustments matter.
  • Don't use overripe bananas that are brown and falling apart; ripe means yellow with a few brown speckles—this gives sweetness without making everything mushy.
03 -
  • If your peanut butter is the natural kind with oil separated on top, mix it thoroughly before measuring—this ensures consistent peanut butter distribution throughout every serving.
  • Add the milk adjustment in small splashes rather than dumping it in; you can always add more but you can't take it back, and consistency preference is deeply personal.
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