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chocolate oatmeal with chocolate chips and gold spoon

High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats

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  • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Chocolate lover's overnight oats with a protein boost from greek yogurt, almond butter and chia seeds--yes, please! I keep coming back to the rich, chocolatey flavor of these (and the 5 minute prep time, winning). With 9g fiber and 16g protein, this is truly a balanced overnight oats recipe that'll actually keep your belly full and tastebuds happy! 

Prep time does not include 3 hour refrigeration time.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 cup milk of choice (I like unsweetened soy milk)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • heaping 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
  • Optional for topping: flaky salt, whipped cream, fresh raspberries, cacao nibs, mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Use 1 tbsp maple syrup for less sweet and 2 tbsp for full dessert vibes energy. Whisk until combined.
  2. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, until thickened. Enjoy chilled topped with your fave toppings--I flaky salt, berries, and dark chocolate chips. Heaven!
  3. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. I also like to serve these parfait-style for even more staying power: simply add a layer of plain greek yogurt (Fage 2% is my ride or die) followed by a serving of these oats plus berries on top.