Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats infused with chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.
# What you'll need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or any plant-based alternative)
03 - 1/2 cup (120 g) Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for thickness and nutrition)
→ 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, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds (if using), maple syrup or honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir thoroughly until well mixed and peanut butter is evenly 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 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 Tips:
01 -
- You get to wake up to a chocolate-peanut butter heaven that requires zero morning effort
- The texture transforms into this impossibly creamy pudding-like situation that feels way too indulgent for something so healthy
02 -
- The first time I forgot to stir in the peanut butter thoroughly and ended up with this huge glob at the bottom that was impossible to mix in the next morning
- Making these in actual mason jars instead of bowls changed everything about how portable and convenient they are for busy mornings
03 -
- Toast your oats in a dry pan for 3 minutes before adding them, it adds this incredible nutty flavor
- Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top, it makes the chocolate taste even more intense