Ferrero Rocher Protein Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)
Creamy chocolate hazelnut overnight oats with protein boost for indulgent breakfast
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
05 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 2 tablespoons hazelnut butter
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted hazelnuts
11 - 2 squares dark chocolate, chopped
12 - Additional hazelnut butter, for drizzling
13 - 2 Ferrero Rocher chocolates, halved
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, hazelnut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers, ensuring each portion has the same amount of oats and liquid.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld together.
04 - Before serving, stir the oats. Top each portion with chopped hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and a drizzle of hazelnut butter. Garnish with half a Ferrero Rocher chocolate if desired.
05 - Enjoy chilled for a quick, indulgent breakfast.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert but fuels you with 19 grams of protein
- Takes 10 minutes to make and breakfast is ready for days
- The chocolate hazelnut combo never gets old, ever
02 -
- Protein powder brands vary wildly in sweetness, so start with less syrup if yours is already sweetened
- The texture improves significantly after sitting overnight, so do not shortcut the chilling time
03 -
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes before chopping to intensify that nutty aroma
- Let the chopped chocolate sit at room temperature before topping so it does not harden in the cold oats