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Almond Joy High Protein Overnight Oats - Creamy, Chocolatey, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats (not steel-cut or quick oats)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%, your choice)
  • Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you like)
  • Chocolate or vanilla protein powder
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Chia seeds
  • Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • Maple syrup or honey (to taste)
  • Almond butter
  • Almond extract (a tiny splash goes a long way)
  • Sea salt
  • Dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • Sliced or chopped almonds (toasted if you can)
  • Optional add-ins: vanilla extract, unsweetened coconut flakes for topping, extra milk for morning thinning

Method
 

  1. Mix the dry base: In a medium bowl or jar, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut, and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. Add a small pinch of sea salt to brighten the flavors.
  2. Add the protein: Stir in 1 scoop of protein powder. Chocolate will make it richer, while vanilla tastes a bit lighter. Break up any clumps before adding liquids.
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients: In a separate cup, whisk 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup (to taste), 1 teaspoon almond butter, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract. If using vanilla extract, add 1/4 teaspoon.
  4. Combine and stir well: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom so the chia and cocoa are evenly dispersed. The mixture should look a bit loose—oats will soak it up overnight.
  5. Fold in the fun: Mix in 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon chopped almonds. Save a little of each for topping if you like.
  6. Chill overnight: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. This allows the oats and chia to thicken and the flavors to meld.
  7. Morning touch-ups: Give it a good stir. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk until it’s creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  8. Top and enjoy: Add a sprinkle of almonds and coconut, a few chocolate chips, and an extra drizzle of almond butter for a picture-perfect finish.