Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats with chocolate and peanut butter for an easy, satisfying breakfast ready in minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, add oats, milk, yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir vigorously until completely combined and peanut butter is fully incorporated into the mixture.
03 - Cover container and refrigerate overnight, or for 6-8 hours minimum, allowing oats and chia seeds to soften and 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 -
  • The chocolate and peanut butter combo tastes like dessert but keeps you full for hours
  • Mornings become infinitely less chaotic when breakfast is already done
02 -
  • The first time I forgot to stir the peanut butter in thoroughly, I woke up to a distinct peanut butter layer on top that never quite blended back in
  • These oats actually taste better on day two or three when the flavors have had time to really marry
03 -
  • Use certified gluten-free oats if that matters for your diet
  • Double the recipe and meal prep for four days instead of two

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