Protein Overnight Oats

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These chocolate Protein Overnight Oats are a healthy plant-based breakfast recipe, easy to make ahead and full of protein without any added protein powder.

Overnight oats is a great meal prep for the whole week. This recipe is also packed full of chocolate flavour and protein to keep you full for longer!

Another one of my favourites for meal prepping breakfast are these Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats or this High Protein Chia Pudding

Ingredients

• Almond milk, I always use unsweetened
• Yoghurt of your choice, I used a thick Greek style yogurt
• Rolled Oats
• Natural peanut butter – smooth or chunky, both works well in this recipe, use your favourite
• Hemp seeds, full with protein, fiber, and healthful fatty acids, including omega-3s and omega-6s
• Flaxseeds, these seeds also contain protein and fiber
• Chia seeds, they are high in fibre, antioxidants and protein and gives this oatmeal a creamy texture.
• Cocoa powder, unsweetened
• Maple syrup
• Chocolate chips, I prefer dark chocolate in this recipe

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Add all the ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a bowl. Mix well, let it sit for 5 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds and the cacao powder.

Taste the oat mixture and add more maple syrup is desired. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips. Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.

How to serve these Protein Overnight Oats

When the protein overnight oats have been chilling in the fridge for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight it’s time to serve! They can be eaten straight away as are or with toppings. Fill two glasses or bowls with the overnight oats and add optional toppings.

Overnight oats are usually served cold but they can also be eaten warm for those cold winter mornings. Just heat your oats in the microwave in 30 sec intervals until they are piping hot and the chocolate chips starts to melt. This is my favourite way to eat them with those swirls of melted chocolate!

Toppings

• Chocolate chips
• Peanuts or other nuts
• Peanut butter
• Strawberry chia jam or store bought jam
• Fresh berries
• Banana slices

Substitutions

• Gluten-free – to make sure this overnight oats are gluten-free, only use certified gluten-free oats.
• Nut butter – instead of peanut butter, other nut butter can be used or sunflower seed butter.
• Seeds – This recipe calls for Hemp seeds, Flaxseeds and Chia seeds. They can be omitted or you can only use one of them. If you don’t add any the texture will be looser and it will contain less protein.

FAQ’S

Can I use other types of oats?

For overnight oats it is best to use old-fashioned (rolled) oats as they have a coarser texture, will hold their shape and create a better texture. Other types of oats can be used but the texture will be very different. If you use quick oats, which have a very fine texture, your oats will be mushier.

Can I skip the seeds?

Short answer, yes you can. But it will affect the texture and the amount of protein and nutrients. This recipe calls for a mixture of Hemp seeds, Flaxseeds and Chia seeds. They can be omitted or you can only use one of them. But you will end up with a looser texture so I would recommend using less milk or adding a scoop of protein powder.

Can I add protein powder to my overnight oats?

Yes you can! This recipe is full of natural protein but if you want to add an extra boost with protein powder, go for it. I prefer to use chocolate protein powder in this overnight oat recipe. Start by adding just 1 tablespoon and add a little extra milk.

How long do they last?

Overnight oats lasts about 5 days in airtight container stored in the fridge. The longer they sit, the more liquid the oats will soak up and you will end up with a thicker texture. If needed, you can stir in a little extra milk just before serving.

Top tip

Make these protein overnight oats for a meal prep! Double the recipe for 4 portions to keep in the fridge. Top with some chocolate chips and peanut butter but wait with the fresh berries or banana topping until you are ready to serve. They can go bad and soggy quickly.

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