Can you put protein powder in overnight oats?

Yes. Stir it in well with a little extra milk, then leave it overnight so it hydrates fully and loses any chalkiness.

They are crushed roasted cacao beans. They taste like very dark chocolate, are not sweet, and add a pleasant crunch.

How much protein does this recipe have?

By this recipe's figures, about 46g protein per serving, with 640 calories and 15g fibre. It varies with your protein powder.

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Chocolate Protein

Tastes like a chocolate milkshake but delivers serious nutrition. With 35+ grams of protein per serving, this is perfect for post-workout recovery. The cacao nibs add extra antioxidants and a satisfying crunch. Great for anyone serious about fitness or muscle building.

Time: 365 min
Method: Mix
Serves: 1
Energy: 640 kcal
Protein: 46 g

Go to the method

Glass jar of chocolate protein overnight oats topped with chocolate protein powder, banana and cacao nibs

Method

Step 1: Mix chocolate protein powder thoroughly into your DIY Oats base until uniformly chocolate.
Step 2: Add sliced banana and sprinkle cacao nibs on top.
Step 3: The banana provides natural sweetness so you won't need added sugar.
Step 4: The cacao nibs add texture and intense chocolate flavor.
Step 5: Let it sit overnight for the protein powder to fully hydrate.

Notes from the Department

35g+ protein

Nutrition

1 serving

640 cal | 46g protein | 15g fiber

2 servings

1280 cal | 92g protein | 30g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Protein powder can taste chalky in a shaker. Mixed into soaked oats overnight, it hydrates fully and turns into something closer to chocolate mousse. Banana sweetens the jar so you do not need added sugar, and cacao nibs give a bitter, crunchy contrast that stops it tasting like a milkshake that got lost.

Mix it properly

Stir the powder in until there are no dry pockets, scraping the sides of the jar. Protein powder thickens as it sits, so add a splash more milk than usual. If it looks a bit loose at night, it will be right by morning.

Make it yours

Peanut butter on top adds richness. Swap banana for berries if you want it less sweet. Cacao nibs are intense; start with a small sprinkle if you have never had them. Any vegetarian chocolate protein works, and a plant-based one suits the vegan jar.

No DIY Oats jar?

Rolled oats, milk, a spoon of chia and a few almonds, soaked overnight, will stand in.

Storage

Keeps covered in the fridge for a day. Add the banana and nibs in the morning if you like them fresh. One serving: around 640 calories, 46g protein and 15g fibre.

Questions people ask

Can you put protein powder in overnight oats?: Yes. Stir it in well with a little extra milk, then leave it overnight so it hydrates fully and loses any chalkiness.
What are cacao nibs?: They are crushed roasted cacao beans. They taste like very dark chocolate, are not sweet, and add a pleasant crunch.
How much protein does this recipe have?: By this recipe's figures, about 46g protein per serving, with 640 calories and 15g fibre. It varies with your protein powder.