Bounty Overnight Oats (Chocolate & Coconut)

Chocolate and Coconut Overnight Oats

Chocolate and coconut are the inspiration for this sweet breakfast. The oats combine banana, coconut milk or yogurt, protein powder and espresso powder, then soak overnight before being topped with blueberries, toasted coconut and chocolate cream.

If coconut protein powder is unavailable, use additional coconut yogurt instead. This substitution will change the balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat.

Recipe

Yield: 1 generous serving

Energy: Approximately 450 kcal

Ingredients

• 25 ml coconut milk or coconut yogurt
• 1/2 banana
• Grated zucchini, optional
• 40 g oats
• 30 g protein powder, preferably coconut flavored
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• A little water, as needed
• 3 g ground flaxseed
• 50 g blueberries
• Coconut chips
• 1 teaspoon sugar-free protein chocolate cream
• 2 small Bounty bars, optional

Instructions

1. Lightly toast the coconut chips in a dry pan, then set them aside for serving.
2. Mash the banana with a fork and mix it with the coconut milk or yogurt. Add grated zucchini if using.
3. In a second bowl, combine the oats, protein powder, espresso powder and ground flaxseed.
4. Stir the dry mixture into the banana mixture. Add a little water or more coconut milk if needed to reach the desired consistency.
5. Transfer the oats to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
6. The next morning, garnish with the toasted coconut chips, blueberries and chocolate cream. Add the optional Bounty bars if desired.

Notes

The serving is substantial. If it is too much for breakfast, refrigerate the remainder and take it to work for later.

If the chocolate cream is too firm to spread, warm it briefly in the microwave or place it on warm oats and allow it to soften.