Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats infused with chocolate and peanut butter for an easy, satisfying breakfast ready when you wake up.
# What You 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 (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
11 - Sliced banana or strawberries
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir until all ingredients are well combined and peanut butter is fully incorporated.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6-8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to soften and thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir again. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Top with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and fresh fruit if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its like having dessert for breakfast without any guilt whatsoever
- Five minutes of night prep saves you from morning chaos completely
02 -
- The chia seeds might feel weird at first but they make everything creamy and pudding like
- These keep for three days so you can make a big batch without worry
03 -
- Warm the jar for 30 seconds in the microwave if cold breakfast is not your thing
- A pinch of sea salt intensifies the chocolate flavor surprisingly