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Overnight Chocolate Cheesecake Oats (60g Protein, $2.50 a Serving)

·3 mins
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If you want a meal prep breakfast that actually tastes like dessert and still hits your protein goals hard, this is it. These overnight chocolate cheesecake oats pack 60g of protein per serving and cost around $2.50 each. Six servings, one prep session, done for the week.

Why This Recipe Works
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The combination of Greek yogurt, protein powder, and gelatin creates a thick, creamy texture that firms up overnight into something that genuinely resembles cheesecake filling. Cacao powder and a crumbled Oreo on top make it feel indulgent without wrecking your macros. It requires zero cooking and about ten minutes of actual work.

Ingredients
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  • 2 cups (240g) rolled oats
  • 6.3 oz (180g) vanilla protein powder
  • 0.3 oz (9.2g) unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp (25g) cacao powder
  • 1 tsp powdered stevia (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 cups (1140g) Greek yogurt or protein yogurt
  • 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed for paste consistency)
  • 6 thin Oreo cookies (one per serving)

Cost per serving: ~$2.50 | Makes 6 servings

Instructions
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  1. Blend the dry ingredients. Add the oats, protein powder, gelatin, cacao powder, stevia, and salt to a blender. Blend until you have a fine, uniform powder. This step helps everything mix smoothly and gives you a better texture in the final product.

  2. Make a paste. Pour the dry blend into a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the water a little at a time, stirring constantly, until you get a thick, smooth paste. You want it fully combined with no dry pockets. Start with half the water and add more as needed.

  3. Add the yogurt. Spoon in the Greek or protein yogurt and stir until the paste and yogurt are completely combined. The mixture should be thick and uniform with a deep chocolate color.

  4. Taste and adjust. Give it a quick taste and add a little more stevia if you want it sweeter. This is your chance to dial it in before it sets.

  5. Divide into containers. Distribute the mixture evenly across 6 airtight containers or mason jars. Each portion should be roughly the same size.

  6. Add the topping. Crumble one thin Oreo over the top of each container. You can swap for another cookie or even some crushed graham crackers if that is what you have on hand.

  7. Refrigerate. Seal the containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Overnight is ideal. The gelatin needs time to set and firm everything up into that cheesecake-style texture.

Nutrition (Per Serving)
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NutrientAmount
Calories~520
Protein60g
Carbs~42g
Fat~9g
Cost Per Serving$2.50

Nutrition estimates will vary based on your specific protein powder and yogurt brands.

Tips
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  • Use a high-protein yogurt like Chobani Zero Sugar or Ratio to push the protein even higher without changing the texture much.
  • Do not skip the blending step. Blending the dry ingredients first makes the paste much smoother and helps the gelatin distribute evenly so every bite sets properly.
  • Adjust sweetness after mixing in the yogurt. Greek yogurt can be tangy, and the final sweetness level is different from tasting the paste alone.
  • These keep well for up to 5 days in the fridge, making them a solid full work-week prep.

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Meal prep does not have to be boring or expensive, and this recipe is proof of that. Make a batch on Sunday and you have got a breakfast that feels like a treat every single morning.

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