Dessert

Chocolate Overnight Oats with Fresh Berries and Banana Recipe

ByIsabella Vance November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Introduction

Chocolate Overnight Oats are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day with minimal effort. This recipe combines rich chocolate flavors with wholesome ingredients for a creamy, satisfying breakfast you can prepare the night before.

A small clear glass jar is filled with three layers of thick, dark brown chocolate pudding mixed with visible chia seeds and textured bits. The top layer is decorated with small black chia seeds, light beige hemp seeds, and three fresh, bright red raspberries placed in the center. A light wooden spoon sticks out from the jar on the left side. The jar sits on a white marbled surface with loose seeds and three extra raspberries scattered nearby. In the background, there's a second similar jar that is slightly blurred and a white colander with more raspberries out of focus. The metal jar lid lies close to the jar at the bottom right. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons peanut butter powder
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (300g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh berries and sliced bananas (for topping)
Cacao nibs (optional topping)
Unsweetened flaked coconut (optional topping)

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and peanut butter powder. Stir to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
Step 2: Add the maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir well until everything is fully combined.
Step 3: Divide the mixture between two 8-ounce containers with lids. You can use jars or containers that seal well.
Step 4: Refrigerate the containers overnight or for up to 5 days to allow the oats to soak up the liquid and flavors.
Step 5: Before serving, enjoy the oats plain or top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, cacao nibs, and unsweetened coconut flakes for added texture and flavor.

Tips & Variations

For creamier oats, use full-fat coconut milk or dairy milk instead of almond milk.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Swap maple syrup for honey or agave nectar if preferred.
Use natural peanut butter if you don’t have peanut butter powder; reduce almond milk slightly to maintain consistency.

Storage

Store the prepared oats in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before eating, you can enjoy them cold or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes. If desired, warm gently in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.

How to Serve

The image shows a small clear glass jar filled with three layers of dark brown chocolate chia pudding mixed with tiny seeds, giving it a textured look. On top, the pudding is decorated with small black and white seeds and three bright red raspberries placed close together, adding a fresh pop of color. A light wooden spoon rests inside the jar, angled slightly to the left. Around the jar, there are scattered seeds and two loose raspberries on the white marbled surface. In the background, there is a blurred white colander with raspberries and another similar jar slightly out of focus. The photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?

Yes, but rolled oats provide a better texture when soaked overnight. Quick oats may become too mushy.

Is this recipe suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, this recipe is vegan as long as you use a plant-based protein powder and sweetener like maple syrup.