Chunky Monkey Protein Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats with banana, chocolate, and peanut butter boosted with protein for an easy morning meal.

# 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 oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and chia seeds. Mix until well incorporated.
02 - Add chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
03 - Fold in chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Divide mixture evenly between two 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 - Stir oats thoroughly and add a splash of milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Top with additional banana slices, walnuts, or chocolate chips as desired. Serve chilled.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter treat but delivers serious protein to keep hunger at bay all morning.
  • Zero cooking required—just mix, refrigerate, and grab a jar on your way out the door.
  • The flavors actually improve overnight as everything melds together into something richer than the sum of its parts.
02 -
  • Don't make this with quick oats or instant oatmeal—they turn into wallpaper paste overnight and ruin the whole experience.
  • The first time I forgot to mash the banana properly, and it left chunks that never fully incorporated; mashing it until almost smooth is non-negotiable.
03 -
  • Use a slightly overripe banana for more natural sweetness and easier mashing—the spotted ones that make you think about baking bread are perfect here.
  • If your overnight oats taste too thick and doughy in the morning, you didn't use enough liquid the night before; dial back the oats by a quarter cup next time or add a few more tablespoons of milk.
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