Easy Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter & Chia – A Protein-Packed Breakfast Treat!

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | Fridge Time: at least 4hours or overnight Ingredients: 1 Serving Rolled oats (1/2 cup) Chia seeds (1 tbsp) Unsweetened cocoa powder (1 tbsp) Natural peanut butter (2 tbsp) Fat-free milk (1/2 cup) Low-fat yogurt (6 tbsp / 85 grams or 3/8 cup) Mashed banana (1/2 medium banana) Vanilla essence (1/2 tsp) Dark chocolate (7.5g) Ingredients: 4 Servings 2 cups rolled oats 4 tbsp chia seeds 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 8 tbsp natural peanut butter 2 cups fat free milk 1 1/2 cup low fat yogurt 2 mashed bananas 2 tsp vanilla essence Pinch of salt 30g dark chocolate chopped Instructions: 1. In a large bowl or 4 separate jars, mix oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and salt. 2. Stir in peanut butter, milk, yogurt, banana, and vanilla essence until well combined. 3. Add dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. 4. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours). 5. Optional additions: stir in unflavoured whey protein powder, top with crushed nuts, fresh berries, or a drizzle of peanut butter. Notes for Meal Prep: Storage: Baked oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days. Nutritional Breakdown for 1 Serving: Calories: ~603 Carbs: ~59g Protein: ~30g Fat: ~28g (Saturated fat: 7.3g) Suggestions to Adjust for Lower Calories or Higher Protein: 1. Replace peanut butter with powdered peanut butter to reduce fat and calories while keeping the flavour. 2. Use fat-free yoghurt for fewer calories. 3. Reduce or skip the dark chocolate chips if you want to lower sugar and fat. 4. Add an extra 1/2 cup Greek yogurt to boost protein further. 💡 Why You’ll Love this recipe ➡️ Nutrient-Dense: Packed with fibre, protein, and healthy fats to keep you energised and satisfied. ➡️ Quick & Easy: Minimal prep time. Perfect for busy mornings. ➡️ Naturally Sweetened: Bananas and a touch of dark chocolate provide sweetness without refined sugar. ➡️ Great Make-Ahead Option: Prepare it the night before for a grab-and-go breakfast. ➡️ Kid-Friendly ✨Why Share Recipes? I’ve always loved experimenting in the kitchen, and I wanted to share some recipes that bring me joy and comfort. Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned pro, my recipes are approachable and delicious. 💕 💜A Little About My Content: My channel is all about creating space for productivity, planning, and intentional living. I believe that having the right habits can make all the difference, and meal prepping is one of the habits that helps me stay on track. In between productivity tips and planning content, I’ll be sharing some of my favourite recipes to keep you energised and inspired—because a organised life includes fuelling your body too! 🌱✨ ✩ Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Which recipes should I try next? ✩ Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! 🫶🏼✨ Please like & Subscribe 🩷 Stay tuned! xoxo, Nikki: The Quirky Millennial, Good-Vibes-Only Introvert, and Creator of Happy Habits Planners ✎ Socials ⁕ Pinterest 🔗: https://rb.gy/erzvhj ⁕ My Etsy Shop 🔗: https://rb.gy/jf7wm4 🎵 Music Credit: Music track: downtown by massobeats Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free Music No Copyright (Safe) ⁕Information: How old am I? I am 32! 💃 What's my profession/degree studied? Professional Archaeologist ⛏️, Environmentalist 🌱, Business Owner 👩‍💼,  Digital Creator 🎨,  and Meal Prep Enthusiast 👩‍🍳 Where am I from? Sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 Purpose of my channel: ✎To assist people and share info on digital planning, productivity and intentional living in a laid-back manner. ✎Share tips, hints, hacks and some fun inspiration for making your daily routines easier - whether it’s through digital tools, productivity habits or meal prep. ✎Jump out of my comfort zone and get more confident by making videos. —tags—easy recipes, family-friendly recipes, kid friendly recipes, chocolate lovers, baking tips, tasty treats, guilt-free chocolate, healthier options, easy meal prep, high-protein recipe, Overnight oats recipe, Chocolate banana oats, Easy breakfast ideas, Healthy meal prep, Peanut butter oats, Protein-packed breakfast, Quick breakfast recipes, Chia seed recipes, Healthy sweet breakfast, No-cook oatmeal, High-fiber meals, Low-sugar breakfast, Make-ahead meals, Easy recipes for busy mornings