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Nutella Protein Overnight Oats – Creamy, Chocolate-Hazelnut Breakfast You Can Meal Prep

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut)
  • 2/3 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat/soy)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 scoop (about 25–30 g) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
  • 1–1.5 tablespoons Nutella (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (for thickness and fiber)
  • 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional add-ins and toppings: sliced banana, chopped hazelnuts, mini chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, fresh berries, a drizzle of warm Nutella, or a spoon of plain Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Start with the wet base: In a jar or bowl, whisk the milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, Nutella, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth. If your protein powder clumps, sift it in or whisk a little at a time.
  2. Add the dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, chia seeds, and a small pinch of salt. Mix until everything is well coated and evenly distributed.
  3. Adjust thickness now: If it looks very thick, splash in a bit more milk. If it’s very thin, add a teaspoon more chia or a few extra oats.
  4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but overnight is best for a creamy, pudding-like texture.
  5. Finish and serve: In the morning, give it a good stir. Add toppings like sliced banana and chopped hazelnuts for crunch, plus a tiny drizzle of warm Nutella if you want extra flair.