Description
Blended Overnight Oats is a quick and nutritious breakfast option that combines creamy Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oats blended together, then refrigerated overnight for a smooth and satisfying texture. Topped with melted bittersweet chocolate and optional fresh bananas and nuts, this recipe offers a delicious and wholesome start to your day.
Ingredients
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Oats Mixture
- 2/3 cup dairy or non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup smooth, natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Topping
- 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- Sliced bananas, chopped roasted peanuts, cocoa nibs, and honey (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender, purée the milk, oats, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and kosher salt together until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Refrigerate the Mixture: Divide the blended oat mixture evenly between two 10- to 13-ounce jars or containers. Cover them tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and thicken.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place bittersweet chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, approximately 1 minute total.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Spoon the melted chocolate evenly over the thickened oats in jars. Return the jars to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate firms up, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with Additional Toppings: Before serving, top the overnight oats with sliced bananas, chopped roasted peanuts, cocoa nibs, and an extra drizzle of honey if desired.
- Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the oats base in advance without toppings and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or soy milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup according to taste.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils to keep it healthy.
- Chia seeds add extra fiber and help thicken the oats, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For a vegan option, use non-dairy yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Ensure jars used for storing overnight oats are airtight to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (for melting chocolate)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: overnight oats, blended oats, healthy breakfast, peanut butter oats, make-ahead breakfast, refrigerated oats, easy breakfast, high-protein breakfast
