💪 High in protein to support muscle and recovery
⏱️ Takes 5 minutes to prep — the fridge does the rest
🍫 Tastes like chocolate-covered cherries
🥣 Perfect for meal prep, fat loss, or post-workout fuel
½ cup (40g) Old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup (120g) Unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Vanilla whey protein powder
⅓ cup (55g) Frozen dark cherries (chopped)
1 tsp (2g) Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp (4 g) Chia seeds (optional)
Truvia or the sweetener of choice to taste
⅛ tsp Almond extract (optional)
In a bowl or jar, mix the oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, and chia seeds (if using).
Stir in the almond milk and sweetener. Mix well until the protein is fully dissolved.
Gently fold in the chopped frozen cherries. (They’ll defrost overnight and add great texture and flavor.)
Add a tiny splash of almond extract if you want a chocolate-covered cherry flavor.
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
In the morning, stir and enjoy cold, or microwave 30–60 seconds if you prefer it warm.
Calories: 342 kcal
Protein: 31.1 g
Carbs: 42.3 g
Fat: 5.9 g
Fiber: 7.9 g
No cherries? Swap in raspberries or strawberries.
Want it thicker? Add chia seeds or reduce almond milk slightly.
Want it creamier? Use a mix of almond milk and a little Greek-style yogurt (if it fits your plan).
Dairy-free? Use a plant-based protein instead of whey.
If you’re looking for more easy, high-protein morning meals, check out our high-protein breakfast recipes
If you like chocolate-based recipes, try our high-protein chocolate chip cookies.
Q. Can I make chocolate cherry overnight oats without protein powder?
A. Yes. You can leave out the protein powder and add a little extra cocoa or chia seeds, but the protein content will be lower.
Q. Can I use fresh cherries instead of frozen?
A. Yes. Fresh cherries work great, just chop them finely. Frozen cherries are convenient because they soften overnight and release more flavor.
Q. Can I warm these overnight oats?
A. Yes. You can microwave them for 30–60 seconds if you prefer warm oats instead of cold.