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spoon in a jar of ready chocolate protein overnight oats

Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats

Author Erin Dooner
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
These chocolate protein overnight oats are the easiest way to wake up and have a protein-packed breakfast! Easy to make gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (47 grams) rolled oats or quick oats for a smoother texture
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips optional
  • lemon juice freshly squeezed, optional

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
  • When you're ready to eat it, stir and serve.
  • If preparing in advance, don't add any toppings. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days, noting that the oats will become softer and softer the longer it sits.

Notes

  • Adding lemon juice neutralizes the phytic acid, making it more digestible. For more details, check out my post on → Overnight Oats Benefits. If you want to do that, soak them for at least 12 hours. Ideally, you'd use slightly warm milk to soak the oats, let them soak at room temperature (or slightly warmer than room temperature, like a laundry room or in a sunny spot) for 4 hours. I'm too lazy to heat up the milk and use cold milk, put the bowl with the prepared oats on a cooling rack and put that over a burner that's still warm after making dinner. After 4 hours, move the oats to the refrigerator for the remaining 8+ hours. Don't forget to move them into the fridge after 4 hours, or else they might spoil and/or develop something undesirable.
  • If you're gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free oats and gluten-free protein powder (most are).
  • If you're vegan, make sure to use plant-based milk and vegan protein powder.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 702kcalCarbohydrates: 112gProtein: 37gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 18gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 435mgIron: 6mgNet Carbs: 94
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