Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Print version)
Creamy overnight oats blended with chocolate and peanut butter for a satisfying, protein-packed breakfast ready in minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, 240 ml)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (120 g)
04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Sweetener
06 - 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Flavor & Nut Butter
07 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
11 - Sliced banana or strawberries
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, add oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir all ingredients until completely combined and peanut butter is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken.
04 - Before serving, stir the oats again. If mixture is too thick, add a small splash of milk to achieve desired texture.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, chopped roasted peanuts, and fresh sliced fruit. Serve cold.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually fuels you properly
- Prep everything the night before and wake up to a treat waiting
02 -
- The chia seeds will keep absorbing liquid so these get thicker the longer they sit
- Peanut butter settles at the bottom so give it a good stir before digging in
03 -
- Taste it before refrigerating because the flavors mellow overnight
- Use a wide mouth jar so you can actually get a spoon in there to mix it properly