High Protein Mint Chocolate Overnight Oats
Creamy mint chocolate overnight oats made with gluten-free oats, chia seeds, and clean bone broth protein. Finished with crunchy cacao nibs for a chocolatey breakfast that supports steady morning energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
245 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
245 min
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Prep in Advance: Make 3–4 jars at once for quick weekday mornings; they keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine 1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
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Combine 1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
In a 16-ounce (475ml) glass jar or airtight container, combine 1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and 1 scoop mint chocolate bone broth protein powder.
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Whisk the dry ingredients together with a…
Whisk the dry ingredients together with a fork until thoroughly mixed to prevent protein powder clumps.
Look for: thoroughly mixed to prevent protein powder clumps
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Pour in 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk…
Pour in 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk and stir vigorously for 60 seconds, scraping the bottom corners of the jar until the protein powder is fully dissolved.
Look for: the protein powder is fully dissolved
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Seal the container with a lid and…
Seal the container with a lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency.
Look for: the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency
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Before serving
Before serving, give the oats a quick stir, adjusting consistency with an extra tablespoon of almond milk if desired, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon cacao nibs over top for crunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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