Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable version)
Creamy oats with cocoa and peanut butter, prepared the night before for a quick, satisfying breakfast.
# 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 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
→ Sweetener
06 - 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Flavor & Nut Butter
07 - 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
11 - Sliced banana or strawberries
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir until well blended and peanut butter is fully incorporated into the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours minimum to allow oats and chia seeds to soften and thicken properly.
04 - Stir again before serving. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick for your preference.
05 - Top with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and fresh fruit if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert for breakfast but packs 16 grams of protein per serving
- Prep in 10 minutes the night before and wake up to a ready made meal
- Customizable with whatever toppings are languishing in your pantry
02 -
- Mason jars work beautifully because you can shake everything together instead of stirring, which incorporates the peanut butter faster
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so if you prefer more texture eat them within 24 hours
- Room temperature ingredients mix more easily than cold ones, especially the peanut butter
03 -
- Taste before refrigerating and adjust sweetness then, since the cocoa flavor intensifies overnight
- Double the batch on Sunday and portion into individual jars for effortless weekday breakfasts