Growing up I thought "mint chocolate chip" flavour was only for adults, but the second I tried it, I became obsessed. This is why these mint chocolate chip overnight oats are the perfect meal prepped breakfast for those who are a fan of mint (but I won't judge you - much - if it's not for you)!
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Why you'll love this recipe
Dessert inspired. I'm a huge sweet tooth and love something desserty for breakfast like my chocolate chip overnight oats or almond croissant baked oats.
Chocolate. You get rich chocolate flavour in every bite, similar to my peanut butter chocolate banana overnight oats and double chocolate baked oats.
Meal prep friendly. Make a big batch at the beginning of the week or mix-and-match with my other overnight protein oats recipes.
Ingredients and substitutions
Rolled oats. Provide structure and creaminess without turning mushy like instant oats would. You could use different types of oats, but this will change the texture.
Chia seeds and yogurt. These add thickness so they're closer to a pudding texture rather than just slop. If you're iffy about the texture of the oats and chia seeds, you can blend the mixture.
Choc mint protein powder. This helps infuse the mint flavor, alternatively you can use a chocolate or vanilla powder with some mint extract.
Please check the recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantity. See below for substitutions and variations.
Substitutions and variations
Dairy free. Swap the milk and yogurt for dairy-free substitutions; make sure the protein powder is vegan (or at least not whey which is milk); and swap the chocolate chips for a dark chocolate.
No choc mint protein powder? You can use mint extract instead, just a very tiny drop should be enough to give the mint flavour.
My Top Tip
If you're not a fan of the oatmeal texture, try blending the mixture together to create a mousse like texture - like my cookies and cream overnight oats.
Meal prepping choc mint overnight oats
Overnight oats are super easy to batch-prep for your week. They'll store well in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
They may thicken over time so add a splash of milk and stir in the morning if this happens.
If you want more meal prep information, check out my Meal Prep for Beginners post and my Meal Prep Basics E-Book.
FAQs
Yes, just use mint extract and adjust with a little cocoa powder for flavor balance.
You can, but it gives a more subtle flavor. Steep mint leaves in warm milk, then chill before mixing.
Yes - add a touch of liquid and then reheat in the microwave on 30 second intervals to give a more stove-top oats texture.
Other overnight oatmeal recipes
Or, you can have a browse through my overnight oatmeal recipes for more delicious eats.
Recipe
Mint Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 40 g (½ cups) rolled oats, see note 1
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) chia seeds
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) Greek yogurt, see note 2
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) protein, chocolate mint or see note 3 for subs
- 180 ml (¾ cups) milk
- 20 g (1 tablespoon) choc chips
Instructions
- In a jar, combine 40 g rolled oats, 30 g (2 tablespoon) chia seeds, 30 g (2 tablespoon) Greek yogurt, 30 g (2 tablespoon) protein, 180 ml (¾ cups) milk Stir thoroughly to dissolve protein powder and evenly distribute chia.
- Add most of the 20 g (1 tablespoon) choc chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, give it a stir, add toppings, and enjoy cold.
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