Ella and I can’t get enough of these chocolate peanut butter protein overnight oats! They’re rich, creamy, and packed with chocolate peanut butter decadence in every bite! The secret to their velvety texture? Cottage cheese! You won’t even taste it, but it sneaks in a boost of protein and creaminess. We also added chocolate protein powder for that extra richness and nutrition. These overnight oats are the ultimate protein-packed way to start your day!

Why You Will Love These High-Protein Overnight Oats

These overnight oats have the ultimate chocolate peanut butter flavor. They taste like a peanut butter cup!
These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are perfect for meal prep! It’s easy to prepare them ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week.
They only take about five minutes to assemble! It’s the perfect easy breakfast with minimal prep work.
The addition of cottage cheese and protein powder makes these overnight oats high-protein!
They have a smooth and creamy texture. The blended cottage cheese adds protein and makes these overnight oats incredibly creamy!

What Are Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats?

Chocolate peanut butter protein overnight oats are a protein-packed, creamy, and delicious breakfast option. They feature the classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter, while also being rich in protein from a blend of ingredients such as protein powder and cottage cheese. The blended cottage cheese adds protein and enhances the creamy texture without affecting the taste. We have lightened up these overnight oats by using powdered peanut butter for the ultimate peanut butter flavor without all the fat.

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients for chocolate peanut butter protein overnight oats

Rolled Oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats. Don’t use steel-cut oats.
Milk: Use your milk of choice for this recipe.
Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese until smooth. You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese. Blending it makes these overnight oats incredibly creamy without changing the flavor. We’ve added just the right amount to keep them perfectly creamy without any noticeable cottage cheese taste!
PB2: Use PB2 or PBfit powdered peanut butter. It adds protein and peanut butter flavor without as many calories or fat as regular peanut butter.
Chocolate Protein Powder: Use your favorite chocolate protein powder in this recipe to add protein and chocolate flavor to these overnight oats.
Cocoa Powder: The Dutch-processed cocoa powder gives these overnight oats a rich, decadent chocolate flavor.
Maple Syrup: We sweetened these overnight oats with maple syrup. You could substitute it for sugar-free maple syrup, honey, or your sweetener of choice.
Chia Seeds: As an option, add chia seeds. We like adding them to these overnight oats because they are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
Salt: Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

How To Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats

Step 1: Add the cottage cheese to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Step 2: Add the rolled oats, milk, blended cottage cheese, PB2 powdered peanut butter, chocolate protein powder, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, maple syrup, and optional chia seeds to an airtight container.

Step 3: Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients. Then, secure the lid and refrigerate it overnight.

Step 4: Before serving, stir the overnight oats, add any optional toppings, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy your chocolate peanut butter protein overnight oats straight from the jar! For extra indulgence, add optional toppings like PB2 mixed with water for a lighter peanut butter drizzle, regular peanut butter, chopped nuts, peanut butter granola, mini chocolate chips, or mini chocolate peanut butter cups. Or, add fresh berries or a spoonful of jam for a burst of sweet flavor that complements the chocolate and peanut butter flavors perfectly.

Expert Tips

Refrigerate Overnight: Make sure to let the overnight oats refrigerate overnight before serving them. They need enough time to thicken up into the perfect texture.
Blend The Cottage Cheese: Blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor, or buy whipped cottage cheese. This is the key to achieving a smooth, creamy consistency. Unblended cottage cheese just isn’t the same!
Mix Ingredients: Thoroughly mix all the ingredients before refrigerating the overnight oats to ensure the flavors are well combined.
Gluten-Free: These overnight oats are gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free protein powder.

Meal Prep These Overnight Oats

These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are great for meal prep! We like making a few servings at once so breakfast is ready to go. Assemble servings in individual jars, store them in the fridge, and let them refrigerate overnight.

Storage Instructions

Enjoy these overnight oats within 3-4 days of making them. Keep them stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Variations

Use Your Favorite Protein Powder: For this recipe, use your favorite chocolate protein powder that you like the taste of. We like Orgain chocolate protein powder. For 30% off Orgain products, use our code healthyfoodiegirl.
What Flavor Protein Powder: Use chocolate protein powder in this recipe. Or, you could even use chocolate peanut butter protein powder if you have it.
Sweetener To Use: Use your sweetener of choice, we like to use maple syrup. You could substitute it for sugar-free maple syrup, honey, sugar, a 1:1 sugar-free sweetener, or your sweetener of choice.
Which Powdered Peanut Butter To Use: Use either PB2 or PBfit powdered peanut butter in this recipe. There is no need to mix it with water, simply add the powdered peanut butter to the container with the rest of the ingredients.
Vegan Option: To make these overnight oats vegan and dairy-free, use a vegan chocolate protein powder, plant-based milk such as oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or almond milk, and vegan yogurt instead of blended cottage cheese.
Use Peanut Butter: If you don’t have powdered peanut butter, you can substitute it for two tablespoons of peanut butter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much Protein Is In These Overnight Oats?

These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are high in protein! They have about 25-30 grams of protein, depending on the chocolate protein powder, cottage cheese, and powdered peanut butter you use.

Why Add Cottage Cheese?

We added cottage cheese to this recipe to make these overnight oats high-protein and creamy. The key is to blend the cottage cheese so it has a creamy texture. It’s truly game-changing! Adding cottage cheese to overnight oats gives them the best texture and adds protein at the same time! Plus, it’s less tangy than Greek yogurt and doesn’t alter the flavor. Even if you don’t like cottage cheese, trust us, you can’t taste it in this recipe.

How Long Do These Overnight Oats Last?

These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are best enjoyed within four days of making them when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

What Size Jar Should I Use?

For each serving of these overnight oats, use an airtight container or jar that holds at least 9-10 ounces.

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