Do you eat overnight oats warm or cold?

While some people prefer them warm, they taste great cold right out of the fridge! To warm, gently heat the oats in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Since protein powder can become sticky when heated, warm it in the microwave in 10-20 intervals and stir in between.

How long can overnight oats last?

Overnight oats can last in the fridge up to 4 days.

Can you use quick oats for overnight oats?

Rolled oats are best for overnight oats. While quick oats can work, they get too soft when soaked in milk overnight and don’t thicken up. Steel cut oats don’t soften enough, and end up remaining too hard to eat. The sweet spot is old fashioned rolled oats!

Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats

Name: Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats; 2 teaspoons chia seeds; 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; Pinch of sea salt; ¾ cup milk of choice (dairy or non dairy); 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional; Peanut Butter Banana: ½ banana, sliced with 1 tablespoon peanut butter drizzled on top; Chocolate Covered Strawberries: 3 strawberries, sliced with 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips; Berries & Cream: Handful of raspberries and blueberries with a dollop of whipped cream or greek yogurt for a protein boost

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Recipe

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Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats

Easy and delicious chocolate protein overnight oats with 25g of protein! This recipe works with any protein powder and can be customized to your taste. It takes 5 minutes to make, and is great for meal prep!

Prep: 5Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 1x

Ingredients

½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
2 teaspoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Pinch of sea salt
¾ cup milk of choice (dairy or non dairy)
1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional

Optional Toppings

Peanut Butter Banana: ½ banana, sliced with 1 tablespoon peanut butter drizzled on top
Chocolate Covered Strawberries: 3 strawberries, sliced with 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Berries & Cream: Handful of raspberries and blueberries with a dollop of whipped cream or greek yogurt for a protein boost

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Instructions

Combine: Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt to a 16 oz jar with a lid and stir to combine. Add the milk and maple syrup and mix until well incorporated.
Set: Seal the jar with a lid or cover with food storage wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight or up to 4 days.
Serve: Remove from the fridge and stir well. Enjoy plain or add your favorite toppings just before serving.

Notes

The taste will vary depending on the protein powder you use. So, you may choose to leave out the maple syrup, or only use a drizzle!
Other protein powders: If using plain or vanilla protein powder, add an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder.
Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days with fresh milk in a sealed airtight container, though they taste best when eaten within 48 hours.
You can easily double or triple this recipe! Just mix everything together in a mixing bowl, then divide into individual containers.
Eat cold or warm. To warm, gently heat the oats in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Since protein powder can become sticky when heated, warm it in the microwave in 10-20 intervals and stir in between.

*Nutrition label doesn’t include toppings.

Recipe By: Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

Find it online: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/chocolate-protein-overnight-oats/