Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats with Quinoa Flakes
These Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats are packed with banana, cocoa, and hearty oats. It feels like dessert but fuels like a meal. Just mix, chill overnight, and wake up to a delicious, ready-to-go breakfast!
Servings 2 -3 servings
Calories 486kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup quinoa flakes
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1-2 tablespoons honey maple syrup, or agave syrup, optional
For serving
- 1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1-2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- Banana slices for topping
Instructions
- Combine oats, quinoa flakes, milk, yogurt, cocoa powder, hemp seeds, vanilla, and mashed banana in a bowl.1 cup rolled oats, ¼ cup quinoa flakes, 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons hemp seeds, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ripe banana, 1-2 tablespoons honey
- Mix well. Transfer to jars or a container and refrigerate overnight.
- Swirl in peanut butter and top with sliced banana, peanuts, and chocolate chips.1-2 tablespoons chocolate chips, 1-2 tablespoon chopped walnuts, Banana slices for topping
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of your overnight oats by adding more or less honey, maple syrup, or agave to suit your taste.
- Prepare your overnight oats up to 3 days in advance for a quick and convenient breakfast every morning.
- Use almond milk or coconut milk for a dairy-free version, and try peanut butter or almond butter as a mix-in for extra flavor and creaminess.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 5mg
