Raise your hand if you love Almond Joy candy bars! Keep your hand raised if you’d like to have one for breakfast that could keep you full until lunch without sending you on a blood sugar roller coaster! If your hand is still raised, Almond Joy overnight oats will be your new BFF. This recipe is full of the rich chocolate, coconut, and almond flavors of the beloved candy bar, with a fraction of the added sugar.

If hectic mornings sometimes make you skip breakfast, make-ahead breakfasts like overnight oats will save the day. Mix together all of the ingredients before you go to bed and you’ll have a nutritious meal ready when you wake up. Simply grab your jar and run out the door! You got this boo.

What Makes Almond Joy Overnight Oats Delicious AND Nutritious

This recipe uses unsweetened cocoa powder and shredded coconut to give you chocolatey coconutty flavors without added sugar. The maple syrup adds a bit of sweetness and can be tailored to your preferred level of sweetness.
Sliced almonds pack a bit of crunch and healthy fats to keep you satisfied for hours after eating.
Protein from the secret ingredient (shhh… it’s protein powder!) makes this recipe more filling than standard oatmeal recipes.

How to Make Almond Joy Overnight Oats

1. Mix dry ingredients and milk in a jar

First, add the oats, protein powder, and chia seeds, and cocoa powder to the jar. I always put the lid on and give it a good shake to ensure that everything is evenly distributed. Then, add maple syrup and enough milk to cover your oats, put the lid on, and shake vigorously.

2. Refrigerate

To give your oats time to “cook,” refrigerate them for at least 4 hours or overnight. When you’re ready to eat, the oats should have absorbed most of the liquid and softened considerably.

3. Add toppings

Add shredded coconut and sliced almonds, then enjoy!

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