High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats — 40g Protein Breakfast

These high protein chocolate overnight oats are the easiest breakfast on this site: five minutes tonight, zero work in the morning. Rolled oats, Greek yogurt, cocoa and chocolate protein powder sit in the fridge overnight and turn into something that tastes like chocolate pudding — with 40g of protein and 450 calories.

The protein powder does the heavy lifting here, so pick one you actually like the taste of. The oats and chia seeds soak up the milk and yogurt overnight, which is what makes it thick and spoonable instead of runny. If it looks too thick in the morning, stir in a splash of milk and it loosens straight away.

Why you’ll love it

• 40g protein per serving, 450 calories
• 5 minutes of prep, no cooking at all
• Make 3 jars on Sunday — breakfast for 3 days
• Tastes like dessert, works like a proper breakfast

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 scoop (25g) chocolate protein powder
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Fresh berries, to top

Equipment used

• A glass jar with a lid (about 500ml), for the overnight soak
• Measuring cups, for the oats and milk
• A spoon or small whisk, for mixing

Instructions

1. Whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla and salt in a bowl until smooth.
2. Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds.
3. Pour into a jar and seal the lid.
4. Refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
5. Top with fresh berries in the morning and eat cold.

Tips

• Use rolled oats, not instant — instant oats go mushy overnight.
• Too thick in the morning? Stir in a splash of milk until it loosens.
• The jars keep 3 days in the fridge, so make a few at once.
• Swap the cocoa for peanut butter powder if you want a different flavour — the protein stays about the same.

Nutrition (per serving)

Estimated nutrition per serving

These are estimated macros based on standard ingredient values, not lab-measured results.

FAQ

Do I need the protein powder?

It adds about 20g of the protein. Without it you get about 20g from the yogurt, milk, oats and chia — still a decent breakfast, just not 40g.

Can I heat it up?

Yes — microwave for 60–90 seconds and stir. It eats like warm chocolate porridge.

Is it good for weight loss?

At 450 calories with 40g of protein it is very filling for the calories, which is exactly what you want in a weight loss breakfast.

High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats

Sophia Martinez

Rolled oats, Greek yogurt, cocoa and chocolate protein powder, soaked overnight. 40g protein — 5 minutes of prep, no cooking.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

• A glass jar with a lid (about 500ml) for the overnight soak
• Measuring cups for the oats and milk
• A spoon or small whisk for mixing

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 scoop (25g) chocolate protein powder
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Fresh berries to top

Instructions

 

• Whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla and salt in a bowl until smooth.
• Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds.
• Pour into a jar and seal the lid.
• Refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
• Top with fresh berries in the morning and eat cold.

Notes

Chill at least 6 hours overnight. Use rolled oats, not instant. Keeps 3 days refrigerated.

Keyword breakfast, chocolate, high protein, meal prep, overnight oats

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