Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats

This is the chocolate version of my usual overnight oats, adding protein powder and cocoa to turn breakfast into something that feels a little more like dessert. Peanut butter stirred in gives it the same richness as my banana version, minus the banana.

Protein powder is what pushes this well past a standard bowl of oats in terms of staying power, which matters on mornings when lunch is still a long way off. Cocoa powder gives it a genuine chocolate flavor instead of just a hint.

This still needs zero cooking, just stirring everything together the night before and letting the fridge do the rest. Peanut butter can settle a bit overnight, so I always give it a good stir before eating.

The recipe card has the full ingredient breakdown for the entire ten-portion batch. Divide everything into jars, cover, and refrigerate overnight, then keep what you'll eat within four days. Give each jar a stir before eating since the peanut butter settles.

Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats

YIELD

10 portions

ESTIMATED NUTRITION

420 calories • 24g protein • 44g carbs • 19g fat per portion

What I really like about this recipe is that it tastes more like a treat than a typical bowl of oats.

Ingredients

• 5 cups rolled oats

• 5 cups milk

• 2 1/2 scoops chocolate protein powder

• 1 cup peanut butter

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 2 1/2 tbsp honey

• 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• pinch of salt

Directions

1. Whisk the milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, and honey together until smooth.

2. Stir in the oats and peanut butter.

3. Divide into jars, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

4. Divide evenly among 10 jars before eating.

Meal-prep notes: This is a no-cook, cold recipe. Refrigerate overnight and eat within 3–4 days. Stir well before eating, since the peanut butter can settle. Nutrition is estimated per portion.