# Needed ingredients:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1 scoop (approximately 30 grams) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
07 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Mix-ins and Toppings
10 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter, divided
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
13 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips, optional
# How to make it:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
02 - Fold in half of the banana slices and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter into the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the mixture reaches a thick and creamy consistency.
04 - In the morning, stir the prepared oats and add additional milk if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
05 - Divide the oat mixture between two serving bowls or jars. Top each portion with remaining banana slices, a drizzle of the remaining peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
06 - Enjoy the overnight oats chilled as prepared.
