By A healthy breakfast shouldn't be boring. Snickers high-protein overnight oats without protein powder are packed with 19g of protein and ready in just 10 minutes! This makes for an easy meal prep breakfast that tastes like your favorite candy bar while also ensuring you start your day with a high-protein meal!
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll get fun new recipes from us every week!
breakfast in a jar!
- Tastes like a healthier candy bar thanks to dates and peanut butter powder
- 10 minutes to prep - it's SO easy!
- 9 grams of fiber
- Grab it on the way out the door for an easy breakfast
ingredient notes & substitutions
All substitutions are a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted. See the recipe card for quantities.
- Greek yogurt & milk: Instead of chalky protein powder, you'll use plain 0% fat Greek yogurt and your choice of milk.
- Pantry items: For the actual oats portion of the recipe, you'll need maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. I like to use monk fruit maple syrup to reduce the carbs.
- Peanut butter powder: Peanut butter powder is a great substitution for normal peanut butter. It has less fat and calories and is higher in protein. It will get mixed into the oats and the caramel.
- Oats and seeds: Grab some old-fashioned rolled oats and chia seeds (flaxseed works, too). Instant oats will work, too, but don't use steel-cut oats. See our favorite easy protein oats recipes list for more ideas!
- Date Caramel: You'll need dates, water, peanut butter powder, and salt.
- Chocolate topping: The topping calls for semi-sweet chocolate chips, coconut oil, and crushed peanuts. This makes a magic shell type of coating.
high protein ingredient spotlight: Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is a game-changer for adding protein to recipes without using supplements like protein powder. Through a special straining process, it contains nearly double the protein of regular yogurt - around 15-20 grams of protein per cup!
Greek yogurt also adds creaminess to dishes while keeping them light and nutritious. Its thick texture and tangy flavor make it perfect for both sweet and savory recipes, like maple sausage pancake bowls or one pot salmon alfredo, especially when you're looking to boost protein while keeping calories in check.
here's how to make Snickers high protein overnight oats without protein powder
- Make the oats: Mix all the oats ingredients until well combined then split into 4 jars.
- Make the caramel: Put the dates in the hot water to soak for a few minutes then mix with peanut butter powder and maple syrup.
- Make the chocolate coating: Heat the chocolate chips and coconut oil and mix until combined.
- Layer: Spread the caramel on the oats then top with the chocolate mixture. Top with chopped peanuts.
- Chill: Pop lids on the jars and let them sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours but preferably overnight to set up. Enjoy cold!
quick recipe video
helpful tips
- No PB: If you don't have peanut butter powder, you can use equal amounts of peanut butter and omit any added water.
- Opt for dairy-free: To make it dairy-free, use Siggis plant-based yogurt in place of Greek yogurt. For a dairy free recipe, check out our Trader Joe's vanilla overnight oats or cinnamon roll protein baked oats.
customize your overnight oats
Want to make these overnight oats your own? Try these swaps!
- Make it crunchy: Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture
- Add bananas: Top the oats with banana slices for added potassium and fiber. Just know that the bananas will turn brown.
- Adjust the sweetness: You can also adjust the sweetness by using more or less maple syrup, or make your oats extra indulgent with dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
common questions
These will keep in their air-tight jars for up to 5 days in the fridge. I wouldn't freeze them.
You can mix in protein powder, but it won't work as a substitute for Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture and natural protein. If using protein powder, add a bit more milk to maintain the right consistency. If you want a recipe with protein powder try this recipe for overnight oats with protein powder.
Chia seeds boost the fiber content to a filling 9g per serving. They also help create a thick and creamy texture while adding healthy omega-3 fatty acids to your breakfast.
If you tried this Snickers high protein overnight oats without protein powder recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Recipe
snickers high protein overnight oats without protein powder
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups plain 0% fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup (I like to use monk fruit maple syrup for less carbs)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup peanut butter powder
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoon chia seeds (or flax seeds)
Caramel layer
- 4 dates
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Chocolate topping
- 4 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- crushed peanuts for topping (optional)
Before you start!
If you make this recipe, please take a moment to leave us a review. We love to hear from you!
Instructions
- Mix together all the oats ingredients until well mixed. Split into 4 jars evenly. Put the 4 dates in ¼ cup hot water for the caramel layer and let this sit while you make the oats.
- Use a fork to mash the dates. Once roughly mashed, add the 1 tablespoon peanut butter powder and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Continue mashing until a paste forms. If it's not sweet enough, you can add 1 teaspoon of additional maple syrup. Carefully layer this on top of the oats (split evenly between the 4 jars).
- Heat the 4 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each time. Repeat until totally melted. This usually takes 2-3 rounds for me. Pour about 1 tablespoon of the mixture over each jars caramel layer and then spread it to the edge with a spoon to make a single layer of chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts for topping if desired.
- Pop lids on the jars and let them sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours but preferably overnight to set up. Enjoy cold!
Video
Notes
Looking for more information?
Additional substitution information can be found above in the substitution section of this post.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
sooooo good! i subbed peanut butter powder for protein powder and normal peanut butter, still turned out so good! FAV part of my morning!
Isn't it the best?! So happy you liked it!