Description
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe offers a creamy, rich, and nutritious breakfast or snack option that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy mornings. Combining wholesome rolled oats with chocolate milk, peanut butter, and cocoa powder, this make-ahead dish delivers indulgent flavor with a balanced boost of protein and fiber. Customize with your favorite toppings like banana slices, chocolate chips, or nuts for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (chocolate milk recommended)
- 2–3 tsp peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp maple syrup or honey (preferred sweetener)
- Dash of sea salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1 tsp chia seeds (for extra crunch)
- Banana slices, chocolate chips, or crushed nuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Grab a small jar or bowl with a lid. Add the rolled oats, milk, and peanut butter. Mix well until smooth to ensure the peanut butter is evenly distributed.
- Add Cocoa and Flavorings: Stir in the cocoa powder next, followed by vanilla extract, your chosen sweetener (maple syrup or honey), and a dash of sea salt. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors together.
- Optional Crunch: If desired, add chia seeds for extra texture and nutrition. Seal the jar or cover the bowl tightly and shake or stir gently to combine.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Place the mixture in the fridge and let it sit for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to soak up the liquids and flavors, softening into a creamy consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: In the morning, give the oats a good stir and serve cold straight from the jar. Top with banana slices, chocolate chips, or any favorite toppings to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using chocolate milk instead of plain milk adds richness and enhances the chocolate flavor.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk (almond, coconut, oat) and maple syrup as a sweetener.
- Adjust the sweetness and peanut butter quantity to taste.
- Try recipe variations such as swapping peanut butter for almond butter, adding mini chocolate chips, or incorporating protein powder for a post-workout boost.
- Overnight oats are best consumed within 24-48 hours for freshness.
- Adding fresh fruit or crunchy granola toppings just before serving maintains texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: overnight oats, chocolate peanut butter oats, healthy breakfast, no-cook oats, easy breakfast, vegan option, high protein oats
