Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats infused with chocolate and peanut butter 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 alternative)
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
# Directions:
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 Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to the perfect protein and fiber combo
- You can meal prep five days worth in under fifteen minutes and feel like an organized genius every morning
02 -
- The texture will seem way too liquid when you first mix it, but that's exactly how it should be before the overnight chilling happens
- These actually taste better on day two or three once all the flavors have had time to really meld together
03 -
- Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier stirring and cleaning
- Mix the peanut butter with a little warm milk before adding it to avoid stubborn clumps