Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats infused with cocoa and peanut butter, prepared the night before for effortless mornings.
# 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
→ 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 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 is like having a no bake peanut butter cup waiting for you in the fridge
- The texture gets even better overnight, so breakfast is literally ready when you open your eyes
02 -
- Making these in a wide mouth mason jar means you can shake everything together instead of dirtying a bowl
- The chia seeds need those full 8 hours to soften properly, so do not try rushing this step
03 -
- Use certified gluten free oats if that is a concern for your household
- For maximum creaminess, stir everything again right before the final chill