Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)
Rich, creamy overnight oats blending chocolate and peanut butter for a satisfying breakfast ready when you wake up.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Sweetener
06 - 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Flavor & Nut Butter
07 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
11 - Sliced banana or strawberries
# How To Cook:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir thoroughly until well mixed and peanut butter is evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, to allow oats and chia seeds to soften and thicken properly.
04 - In the morning, stir again. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
05 - Top with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and fresh fruit if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its basically having dessert for breakfast without any of the guilt or morning prep stress
- The texture becomes incredibly creamy and pudding-like overnight, nothing like sad instant oatmeal
02 -
- The chia seeds can make the texture slightly gelatinous, so skip them if you prefer a smoother consistency
- Natural peanut butter will eventually separate, so stir your jar well before measuring
03 -
- Use wide-mouth mason jars for easy stirring and eating straight from the container
- Wait until morning to add soft fruit like bananas so they do not get mushy