Name: Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder; Pinch of sea salt; 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk); 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 large ripe banana, mashed; 1/2 large banana, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1–2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional); 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional swirl); 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Description

Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats combine creamy oats, rich cocoa, ripe banana, crunchy walnuts, and melty chocolate chips into a high-protein breakfast that tastes like dessert. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or busy mornings, this easy no-cook recipe delivers satisfying texture and balanced nutrition in every spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Pinch of sea salt
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 large banana, sliced
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional swirl)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a bowl or mason jar, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder, and sea salt.
Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and vanilla extract. Stir well until smooth and creamy.
Fold in half of the banana slices, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts. Swirl in nut butter if using.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thick and set.
Stir before serving. Add a splash of milk if needed to loosen.
Top with remaining banana slices, chocolate chips, walnuts, and extra nut butter. Serve chilled.

Notes

For extra protein, use dairy milk instead of almond milk.
Add toppings just before serving to keep textures fresh.
Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Freeze without fresh banana slices for up to 2 months.
If warming, microwave gently for 30–45 seconds and stir halfway through.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar
Calories: 420
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 15mg