Fuel up your morning with these rich, Collagen Powder Overnight Oats. Thick, satisfying, and naturally high in protein (25 grams!), these overnight oats are topped with a thick chocolate ganache for a breakfast that feels a little indulgent while still keeping you fueled.
"I love how easy and delicious these overnight oats are! I used hemp milk for this recipe and they turned out fantastic! Blending the oatmeal ingredients gave them a smoother texture which I loved." Myla
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 5 Minutes Prep
- 👪Serves: 1
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 579 kcals and 25 grams of protein (can be scaled back!)
- 📋Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, collagen powder, chia seeds, honey, coconut milk, and vanilla.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free and gluten-free.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: An easy, make-ahead breakfast packed with protein to keep you full and energized all morning.
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Skip the chaos in the mornings and have something ready to grab. These collagen overnight oats are a creamy blend of dairy-free fuel and chocolate indulgence (and these overnight oats with protein powder are more like dessert!). Since many of us struggle to start the day with a high-protein breakfast beyond eggs, this simple make-ahead recipe makes it easy to step closer to your goals (though here are great ways to boost protein intake). It’s actually the whole idea behind my Rise and Chill Breakfast E-Book.
As a mom of three, having healthy, dairy-free breakfast recipes prepped ahead and waiting in the fridge honestly saves my sanity on busy mornings. That’s exactly why I know you’ll fall in love with this recipe. And if you’re looking for more options to keep on hand, check out these gluten free dairy free snacks to help keep you fueled throughout the day.
💭 Why You'll Love Them
Protein breakfast: This overnight oats recipe packs 25 grams of protein for you to kick off your day. If you're trying to eat 100 grams of protein, this is a great start.
Meal prep: Overnight oats are the perfect meal prep recipe as they have to sit for at least 4 hours. Make a few batches and have breakfast ready for a few days.
Flavor: Honey-sweetened oats topped with a rich chocolate cream. Kinda like dessert in a jar.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Regular oats: Use regular rolled oats and not quick oats. Learn more about different types of oats and how to use them. Likewise, double-check that they’re certified gluten-free.
- Collagen powder: One of the healthiest forms of protein and the secret ingredient in these protein overnight oats (and things like protein mug cake)! Learn the difference between collagen and protein powder, as well as natural foods high in collagen, to get more in.
- Coconut milk: Use the coconut milk from a can to get a richer taste and texture. Learn everything you need to know about types of coconut milk.
- Dairy-free milk: Any non-dairy milk will work for the recipe. We use creamy, dreamy, homemade hemp milk most often.
- Chocolate topping: this is a blend of dairy-free chocolate chips, coconut oil, and non-dairy yogurt. It comes out thick, rich, and almost fudge-like on top of the collagen oats.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Apple cinnamon: Skip the chocolate but add in half a teaspoon of cinnamon, a bit of almond butter, and some fresh, grated apples. Kinda of like this caramel apple overnight oats.
Tropical: Add in shredded coconut to the base, and top the oats with chopped mango or any fresh fruit.
Chunky monkey: Add a tablespoon of peanut butter and one teaspoon of cacao powder to the base (like this funky monkey smoothie). Top the oats with slices of banana, chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts.
How To Make Collagen Powder Overnight Oats
Step 1: In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients for the overnight oats and mix well.
Step 2: Add the liquid ingredients and mix them. Wait 5 minutes and mix them again.
Step 3: Make the chocolate topping by melting the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Add in the yogurt and vanilla.
Step 6: Spread on top of the oats and pop into the fridge for four hours minimum.
Expert Tips
Make sure to use coconut milk from a can and not anything watered down when you're making the high-protein overnight oats. Drain the water from the can, too. You want the thick, white, creamy part only.
Having a high-quality collagen powder is important so that the protein overnight oats tastes good (and not gritty). I use Perfect Supplements for this as they're super transparent about their products. If you try it, code mamabear10 saves you money. Learn more about what collagen powder is.
Let the mixture sit for five minutes and remix. This helps the chia seeds distribute better and not stick to the bottom.
Because vegan protein powder absorbs so much liquid, you can't use protein powder in place of collagen.
If using a mason jar, I would portion half the oats, top with chocolate, and then put the rest of the overnight oats and chocolate on top. It will make it more decadent with each bite. However, if using a flat container, you can portion it all at once.
Texture hack: These protein overnight oats are chunky and chewy. If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the oatmeal ingredients before portioning and topping them with chocolate. This works if you're the kind of person who finds oats slimy, too!
How To Store Them
Overnight oats are best stored in the fridge in a sealed jar or airtight container. Stored like this, they'll last up to 3 days.
Enjoy them right out of the fridge.
Do not freeze overnight oats. Once frozen, they don't retain their texture when thawing and become a watery mess.
Collagen Powder Overnight Oats
If you want to switch up the flavor to something like chocolate protein overnight oats, you can definitely use chocolate collagen. Or add 1 teaspoon of cacao powder.
Protein powder and collagen are not interchangeable in this high-protein overnight oats recipe. This is because protein powder absorbs more liquid than collagen powder, which would make the overnight oats too thick.
Whenever possible, use rolled oats over quick oats. Quick oats tend to make overnight oats recipes a bit more soggy and mushy. Rolled ones keep a chewier texture.
Overnight oats are best stored in the fridge. Freezing overnight oats results in a mushy texture once they thaw.
Chia seeds help thicken oats and absorb the liquid. However, some people don't like the chewy texture they bring. If this is you, omit the chia seeds and scale back the liquid by 1-2 tablespoons.
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Chocolate Topped Collagen Powder Overnight Oats [No Dairy]
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Equipment
- 1 Small mason jar
Ingredients
For the overnight oats
- ⅓ cup Rolled oats gluten-free as needed
- 3 tbs Collagen powder
- 1.5 tbs Chia seeds
- 3 tbs Coconut milk
- 3 tbs Almond milk or hemp milk
- 1 tbs Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
For the chocolate topping
- 1.5 tbs Dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tbs Mini chocolate chips
- ½ tb Coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Combine the oats, chia seeds, and collagen in one bowl.
- Add in the liquid ingredients one by one and mix well until everything is smooth and combined.
- While it’s sitting, melt the chocolate chips, and coconut oil over very lot heat.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla and yogurt until smooth.
- Stir the oats one more time then top with the chocolate yogurt.
- Pop in the fridge for four hours.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Nutrition
Lauren says
This was fantastic! Mornings can be hectic at times and I was looking for quick and easy breakfast options that are somewhat healthy. I made some on sunday for the week and it was the perfect grab and go breakfast!
fitasamamabear says
Having ready made makes busy morning easy!
Rosemary says
I am the person who just doesn't eat enough protein. I tried these overnight oats, and that layer of chocolate on top was so delicious. It felt a bit like having a dessert for breakfast, which isn't a bad thing. Good tip on draining the coconut milk.
fitasamamabear says
Chocolate is life lol
Rhonda says
I need chia seeds everyday. I'm glad I found this recipe. Filling and full of nutrients. This is one of my favorites now.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you're enjoying it!
Myla says
I love how easy and delicious these overnight oats are! I used hemp milk for this recipe and they turned out fantastic! Blending the oatmeal ingredients gave them a smoother texture which I loved.
fitasamamabear says
Happy you enjoyed them!
Patty says
I love that these don't use protein powder, so I tried them right away! They came out great and I felt so satisfied and full afterwards. Thanks so much!
fitasamamabear says
It's a nice switch up!
Addison says
I love starting my day with both chocolate and protein - so this is great for me!
fitasamamabear says
It's a great combo!
Glenda says
I loved the addition of chia in these yummy oats! I'm all about that texture. And yum! Love the chocolate crunch on top. It felt decadent to be having it for breakfast. Delish!
fitasamamabear says
The chia is a nice fat boost for sure glad you enjoyed them!
Neena says
Chocolate for breakfast?! You know I am in! I am a huge oatmeal fan and have been looking for additional ways to add more chia into my diet. I love that these are overnight oats so I can prepare at night and still have a healthy breakfast even on the busiest mornings. Will be giving this one a try.
fitasamamabear says
Haha chocolate is a life staple, but yes, also a nice way to get some chia in. So happy you both enjoyed them.
Donna says
Made a bunch of these to keep in the fridge for hubs to grab-n-go for brekkie this week as it's a hectic one. Went down a treat!
fitasamamabear says
Literally keeps you sane when there's already a snack waiting!
Bella says
This made enough for my partner and I to have for breakfast for a couple days. We both really enjoyed them. Thanks for the great recipe!
fitasamamabear says
Ah that's awesome, glad everyone loved them!