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Overnight Chocolate Protein Oats (Chia + Yogurt) - Easy, Creamy, Make-Ahead Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 scoop (about 25–30 g) chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1/2–3/4 cup milk of choice (start with 1/2 cup; add more if you like it looser)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: sliced banana, berries, peanut butter, cacao nibs, chopped nuts, coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a jar or container, add oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add yogurt, milk, vanilla, and sweetener. Mix thoroughly until no dry pockets remain. It should look a bit loose; chia will thicken it.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness. If your protein powder is sweet, you may not need much syrup.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight, to thicken and chill.
  • In the morning, stir well. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk. If it’s thin, let it sit 10 more minutes.
  • Top with fruit, nut butter, or a sprinkle of cacao nibs, and serve cold.