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Home » Recipes » High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on June 17, 2015, Updated January 24, 2020
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High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk

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This is a delicious overnight oats recipe! High Protein Overnight Oats with Almond Milk is high in protein, sugar-free, and full of flavor. #overnightoatsrecipe

If you’re looking for a healthy, high-protein breakfast or snack, you’ll love this recipe for High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk! It has 20 grams of protein and is full of flavor.

High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk in a glass with raspberries and almonds on top

Take a look at that beauty! Doesn’t it remind you of chocolate pudding?

It might look like chocolate pudding (and taste kind of like it, too), but this recipe is much healthier than your regular sugar-loaded chocolate pudding.

In fact, it’s completely free of sugar and, thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt and protein powder, has plenty of protein (20 grams!).

This recipe is a great high-protein breakfast or snack that will keep you full for hours. You’ll prep everything the night before, which only takes about a minute. Then, place it in the fridge overnight to work its magic and wake up to a ready-made, delicious breakfast!

I should tell you that the chocolate flavor isn’t super intense. The recipe is chocolatey, but not overwhelmingly so. I actually prefer it that way because the flavor pairs well with the suggested toppings of berries and sliced almonds.

 

How to make high protein chocolate overnight oats with almond milk

I love this recipe because it’s so simple to prepare AND means that you wake up to a breakfast that’s ready to eat. There aren’t many better ways to start your day!

Step 1: Blend Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, Stevia, and almond milk thoroughly (I use a Nutribullet).

Step 2: Pour into a glass or bowl and fold in the oats.

Step 3: Cover and place in the fridge overnight.

Step 4: Take out of the fridge and stir with a spoon until the consistency is even.

Step 5: Sprinkle almonds and berries on top before enjoying (optional).

And enjoy!

 

New to overnight oats?

In case you’ve landed on this recipe and haven’t heard of overnight oats (with almond milk or any other variation), I’ll fill you in.

Instead of cooking your oats in milk and stirring in flavorings, you eat overnight oats with uncooked oats.

I know that sounds a little weird, but trust me! They taste amazing.

The best overnight oats recipes typically combine a liquid, such as almond milk, with yogurt, uncooked oats, flavorings, and a sweetener. I wanted to make this recipe sugar-free, so I sweeten it with stevia, a natural sweetener made from the leaf of the stevia plant.

When you first put uncooked oats in with the other ingredients, the whole mixture will be pretty watery. Not surprising since you just dumped oats in with liquid!

However, when you place this mixture in the fridge overnight and let it do its thing, you’ll wake up in the morning to a thick, delicious mixture that’s ready to eat. The oats absorb the liquid, and the whole thing becomes pudding-like.

Just a warning: once you start eating overnight oats, you’ll probably find yourself scouring the internet for some of the best overnight oats recipes so you can have them every morning!

chocolate overnight oats in two glasses, topped with raspberries and chopped almonds

 

Why almond milk?

You might be wondering why I use almond milk in this or other overnight oats recipes, like my High Protein Pumpkin Overnight Oats.

Mainly, I use almond milk so people who can’t eat lactose can still enjoy the recipe. In addition to that, I love the taste of almond milk. It’s a little sweeter than regular milk, and a little extra sweetness never hurts, right?

However, if you want to use regular milk (or another type of milk, like cashew or coconut) in this recipe, feel free to do so. It will still taste great!

Which oats are best to use?

For this recipe, I recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats.

Quick oats are more refined and tend to spike blood sugar more. Steel-cut oats, on the other hand, require longer preparation. If you decide to use them, I would suggest pre-cooking them.

When it comes to brand, I don’t notice any difference between the name brands or less expensive varieties. So feel free to choose whichever old-fashioned rolled oats you like.

 

Storage

These chocolate overnight oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge, where they will stay fresh for up to 5 days. This makes them a great option if you want to meal-prep your breakfast for the whole week!

More high-protein breakfast recipes

I am a huge fan of high protein breakfasts to get your day started the right way. Here are some of my favorite recipes:

  • Protein Pancakes
  • Keto Egg Muffins
  • Whipped Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

For more recipe inspiration, you can also check out my list of the best diabetic breakfast recipes. It’s full of healthy low-carb breakfast ideas.

When you’ve tried this recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk

If you're looking for a healthy, high-protein breakfast or snack, you’ll love this recipe for High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk! It has 20 grams of protein and is full of flavor.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:1
High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk
3.96 from 22 votes
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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 0.7 oz. oats
  • ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • Almonds & berries (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tsp. Stevia
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Instructions

  • Blend Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, Stevia, and almond milk thoroughly (I use a Nutribullet).
  • Pour into a glass or bowl and fold in the oats.
  • Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  • Take out of the fridge and stir with a spoon until the consistency is even.
  • Sprinkle almonds and berries on top before enjoying (optional).

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for one serving of overnight oats.
I make my overnight oats with almond milk, but you are free to use any kind you prefer. Regular, cashew, or coconut milk will all taste great!
When you first combine ingredients, it will seem very watery. Don't worry, the oats will absorb most of the liquid overnight.
For this recipe, I recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick oats are more refined and steel-cut oats require longer preparation, so old-fashioned rolled oats are your best bet. There is no noticeable difference between brands.
Store chocolate overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
High Protein Chocolate Overnight Oats with Almond Milk
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 29
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.2g5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 8.1mg3%
Sodium 210.2mg9%
Potassium 214.5mg6%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3.5g14%
Sugar 3.9g4%
Protein 21.2g42%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 552mg55%
Iron 3.1mg17%
Net carbs 16.5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, high protein overnight oats, overnight oats, overnight oats with almond milk
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Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarAndrew says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:29 am

    Will “quick” oats work, or do you need the “old fashioned”. Also, what is the deal with “steel cut” oats? Which type (not brand necessarily) of oats do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      January 16, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Quick oats are more refined and I’ve found that the spike blood sugar more which is why I suggest the old-fashioned rolled oats. Steel cut oats require longer preparation, so I only use them when I have plenty of time. If you were to use steel cut oats for this I’d suggest precooking them.
      I don’t have a brand option, to me, the taste/texture isn’t better with the expensive brands

      Reply
  2. AvatarMartine says

    August 7, 2017 at 2:08 am

    Lovely recipe but i couldnt get it to set

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      August 8, 2017 at 12:45 am

      Thanks. If you used a different kind of protein powder it might give you a slightly different consistency. You could try reducing the amount of liquid slightly or add a little more starch or protein powder. However, both those strategies will, of course, change the macros a little

      Reply
  3. AvatarAlisa Fleming says

    January 2, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    What a creative simple recipe! I need to make this for my husband. He’s got a sweet tooth, but does better with protein.

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      January 4, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks Alisa – best thing is, it tastes as good as it sounds

      Reply
    • AvatarMARCELL CRUZ says

      November 12, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      Not much of a chocolate person, any suggestions on what to replace Cocoa powder with?

      Reply
  4. AvatarLinda Brauer says

    May 17, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    What r the colories in the banana peanut butter shake & the Mousse cake??

    Reply
    • Tobias OerumTobias Oerum says

      May 17, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      Hi Linda,

      All our recipes have calories listed in the recipe description if you look in the box called Nutritional Information to the right of the image.

      Reply
  5. AvatarPat says

    March 26, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Looks great. I will try this AND the protein pancakes tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      March 26, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Awesome! Let us know which one you like best 🙂

      Reply
  6. AvatarMelissa says

    March 26, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    Love this recipe! I just made it and it was amazing. Next time I will try making it the night before and eat it as breakfast. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      March 26, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you Melissa! Glad you likes it.

      Reply
  7. Avatarrachel @ athletic avocado says

    June 20, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    MMMM cake batter mousse that is high protein? Im totally in 🙂

    Reply

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