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Mars Bar Protein Overnight Oats - A Chocolate-Caramel Breakfast You Can Prep Ahead

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (45 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup (120–160 ml) milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) Greek yogurt (or a thick dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 scoop (25–30 g) chocolate whey or plant protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter (for a nougat note)
  • 1–2 tablespoons caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade; use a lighter drizzle for fewer calories)
  • 1–2 tablespoons chopped chocolate (or mini chocolate chips)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds for extra thickness, splash of vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Start with the base: In a jar or bowl, combine oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
  • Add the liquids: Pour in milk and add Greek yogurt. Mix until no dry pockets remain. If using chia seeds or vanilla, stir them in now.
  • Sweeten and enrich: Add maple syrup or honey and the nut butter. Stir thoroughly. The mixture should look thick but spoonable.
  • Caramel swirl: Gently fold in the caramel sauce. Don’t overmix—light swirls give that Mars Bar feel.
  • Top it off: Sprinkle chopped chocolate over the top. Press some pieces just under the surface so they soften overnight.
  • Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to let the oats hydrate and flavors meld.
  • Serve: In the morning, give it a quick stir. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk. Optionally add a tiny extra caramel drizzle and a pinch of flaky salt.