Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
Cookie dough for breakfast with 35 grams of protein! These nourishing chocolate chip overnight oats taste incredible and will keep you full.
If my healthy breakfast doesn’t actually taste good, I won’t want to eat it.
That’s why I created these chocolate chip overnight oats. They taste like cookie dough (yum), but they’re also filled with nutrition to support your health and keep hunger at bay. And they’re loaded with 35 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber!
Healthy, filling, and actually tasty: you simply couldn’t ask for more from your breakfast. Oh, and they take about two minutes to prep, too. Let’s make them!
Why you’ll love them
Easy: All you need to do is mix a few ingredients and refrigerate. If you’re short on time and low on energy, this is the breakfast recipe for you!
Vegetarian: It’s hard to find high protein breakfasts that don’t use eggs or meat, but this one is amazing!
Great for digestion: They’ve got 7 grams of dietary fiber to keep things moving.
Satisfying: Chocolate for breakfast? Cookie dough vibes? Enough said.
Prep-able and portable: These overnight oats can be made ahead of time to pack for work or school.
Ingredients
You’ll need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe:
- Rolled oats — also known as large flake oats or old fashioned
- Ground flaxseed — these add an amazing nutty flavor, but you could swap with chia seeds if needed
- Natural peanut butter — look for a brand with only peanuts (and maybe salt) as ingredients
- Vanilla protein powder
- Maple syrup — can sub honey or brown sugar
- Milk — I use dairy milk but you can use what you like
- Chocolate chips — mini chocolate chips work best, but use what you have!
- Salt — a good sweet and salty balance is essential for making oats taste good
How to make
Add all ingredients to your jar or food container.
Mix with a spoon until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Add toppings right before eating. Enjoy!
Topping suggestions
If you want to add toppings (you don’t have to), here are some suggestions:
- Berries
- Banana slices
- Peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed walnuts
Variations
Try these fun flavor variations:
- Double chocolate: swap vanilla protein powder for chocolate
- Almond butter: swap peanut butter for almond butter and top with sliced almonds
- Banana chocolate chip: add 1/2 mashed banana before mixing
Dietary restrictions
If you have dietary restrictions, use these swaps:
- Gluten-free: use certified gluten-free oats
- Dairy-free: use a plant-based milk like soy, oat, or almond, plant-based protein powder, and dairy-free chocolate chips
- Lower sugar: leave out maple syrup and use a low/no sugar chocolate like Lily’s
- Higher fiber: add en extra scoop of ground flax or chia seeds
Product recommendations
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- My favorite ground flaxseed
- Whey protein powder
- Plant-based protein powder
- Lower sugar chocolate chips
- Dairy-free chocolate chips
- Glass jars with lids
How to store
Chocolate chip overnight oats will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Simply prep your oats in individually portioned containers, cover with an airtight lid, and keep them stored in the fridge until you’re ready to eat! Store toppings separately.
Can these be eaten warm?
Absolutely! You can eat overnight oats cold or warm.
To warm them, microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through. This will likely take 45-60 seconds. Add toppings once they’re reached your desired temperature.
If you don’t have a microwave, heat them stovetop in a small pot over medium heat, stirring frequently. This should only take a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
I would recommend sticking to old fashioned oats for this recipe. Quick oats are safe to use but will not produce the same texture. Steel cut oats need to be cooked to be safely consumed.
You can substitute ground flaxseed for whole or ground chia seeds (but they don’t taste as good!).
If your oats are too thin, add more milk and stir. Repeat until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
If your oats are too thin, add an extra scoop of ground flaxseed! Next time, try the recipe with 1/4 cup less milk.
If you want a high protein plant-based breakfast, use soy milk. Otherwise, use whichever plant-based beverage you like the taste of like almond, oat, or cashew.
Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, about 33 grams
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp chocolate chips, more for topping
- pinch of salt
Equipment
- jar with lid
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your jar or food container.
- Mix with a spoon until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add toppings right before eating. Enjoy!
