Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with cocoa and peanut butter, prepared the night before for a quick, protein-packed breakfast or satisfying snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, add oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir until completely combined and peanut butter is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6-8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to soften and the mixture to thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir again. If 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Breakfast is ready before you even brush your teeth, saving precious morning minutes
  • The combination of chocolate and peanut butter feels indulgent but it's actually packed with protein and fiber
02 -
  • Do not use quick oats because they turn into weird mush after sitting overnight
  • The peanut butter creates pockets that stay thick overnight so stir it in really well at first
03 -
  • Toast your oats in a dry pan for 3 minutes before soaking them for a nutty, deeper flavor that comes through even after overnight soaking
  • Add a pinch of sea salt to bring out the chocolate and peanut butter flavors

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