Oats, banana, almond milk, chia seeds and chocolate protein powder come together to make a quick and easy, healthy breakfast option that tastes like dessert. You do the prep work the night before so the oats are soft and ready to eat come morning. No cooking required!
If you’ve been reading EBF for awhile you’ll know that throughout the summer months (and occasionally in the winter) I’m all about overnight oats. They’re cool, creamy and so easy. I love that I can whip up a batch before bed and wake up to a healthy and delicious breakfast without having to cook anything.
I’ve made (and shared) so many different overnight oat variations, but this one is a little different because there’s chocolate involved! It’s like dessert for breakfast, only healthy and packed with protein, healthy fats and smart carbs.
Per the usual with overnight oats, the process is quite simple.
Throw your oats and chia seeds in a bowl.
Add the protein powder, mashed banana and almond milk. Stir, stir, stir… until all the protein powder has dissolved.
Put the mixture in the fridge overnight.
Get a good night’s rest. Wake up, take the oats out of the fridge and top with banana slices and cacao nibs.
Add a big spoonful of almond butter… if you please. It’s never a question for me. If I’m having oats, there’s going to be a spoonful of nut butter involved.
That’s it. Time to dig in!
I know the sound of cold oats might sound odd, but don’t knock it until you try it. And if you try it and hate it, you can always just heat them up. 🙂
Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 banana, cut in half
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (not instant)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 4 Tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
- almond butter (optional)
Instructions
- Cut one half of your banana in slices and mash the other half.
- Add mashed banana, oats, almond milk, protein powder and chia seeds into a bowl. Stir well to combine, until all the protein powder has dissolved. Seal container with a lid and place in the fridge overnight.
- Take the container out of the fridge the next morning and stir the mixture. You'll notice that the protein powder, oats and chia seeds soak up a lot of the liquid so you may want to add a little more almond milk before serving. Portion overnight oats into two containers, top each with banana slices, cocoa nibs and almond butter (if using). Enjoy!
by Brittany Mullins
Just in case you’re not in the mood for chocolate, here’s a few additional overnight oat recipes that might strike your fancy:
Yum! Chocolate banana is such a delicious combination!
I’m a convert in loving cold overnight oats now – so delicious. LOVE your recipe!
Chocolate and banana! Can’t go wrong there. Looks delicious!
I do love my overnight oats! I always add cocoa powder…ALWAYS! 😉
Anyway to sneak chocolate into my breakfast sounds good to me! Your recipes are so unique and I enjoy your sense of humor through out your blog posts. I have never put protein powder in my overnight oats, but usually try to sneak it somewhere else in my meal. I will have to give it a try! Would you be interested in teaming up with Chicory and becoming a recipe partner?
Hi Brittany! I’m an overnight oats girl all the way. However, I usually add a banana in the morning sliced up and have never tried it mashed into the oats before. Good idea! 🙂
chocolate and banana is such a classic, def pinning this 🙂
This sounds DELICIOUS! I can’t wait to try it 🙂
If I’m having oats, there is always a spoonful of nut butter involved!
Yum!! I used to make over night oats all the time back in my vegan days! They were definitely a go too breakfast. I haven’t made them in awhile though! I need to get back into it since it’s been so hot!
Chocolate for breakfast? Sign me up! 😀
Simple, healthy recipe!
Oh my gosh, this looks so good! And looks like something I would want to eat for every meal!
Brittany, I made this last night for breakfast this morning and it was awesome! I make overnight oats with Greek yogurt all time but I can never get the ratio of oats to milk right in the vegan version. These were perfect! I used cocoa powder instead of protein powder and it worked like a charm 🙂
Woo-hoo! So glad that you liked it, Lauren. I love that you used cocoa powder instead of protein powder — perfect sub!
how much cocoa powder should i use instead of chocolate protein?
I’d start with 2 Tablespoons. Taste it and add more if needed. Cocoa powder will be a bit bitter (not sweet like the chocolate protein powder) so just be aware of that when adding it.
Somehow I always forget about making overnight oats! Making this tomorrow!!
Yay! Let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Hi, any type of protein powder would do for this, or is there a specific powder?
Thanks!
You can use your favorite brand of protein powder! I love the Sunwarrior brand — it’s plant-based and has minimal ingredients.
Brittany,
Looks yummy and healthy! Need to try this tomorrow as I have all the ingredients except chocolate protein powder. Which brand did you use? Also I have 2 (pounds) bags of organic cacao nibs and don’t know what to do. I opened one bag, and tried it in oatmeal….boy its bitter as hell! I could not handle it. I wish I could give the unopened bag to someone without having to waste it. I got them at an online super food site, lost receipt and can’t even return the unopened bag.
P.S: Congratulations on your new home 🙂
My parents visited me for a month and was busy running them around and I missed your blog since May! Just now trying to catch up:)
I have never bought chocolate protein powder. Would you be willing to give some tips on what I’m looking for, and where to find it in the store? Brands you like would be a bonus. Thanks!
Sure! There are a ton of good brands out there. You just have to find one that agrees with your dietary preferences and tastes. I personally love using plant-based protein powders. I’m a big fan of Sunwarrior and Perfect Fit. Here’s a post I wrote about my favorite protein powder.
So delicious and I loved that it kept me full until lunch. I hope you post more overnight oat recipes using chocolate protein powder. Thank you!
Oh I am obsessed with overnight oats! I love this flavor combination! Can’t wait to give these a try! No better way to wake up in the morning than knowing these chocolate banana overnight oats will be waiting for me!
Such a wonderful brekkie! LOVE the chocolate!
Thank you!!
I made these (but doubled the banana because I LOVE bananas) and they were so tasty!! Also now officially addicted to cacao nibs.