Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats infused with chocolate and peanut butter for a quick, satisfying breakfast

# 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 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tbsp chia seeds

→ 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

09 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
11 - Sliced banana or strawberries

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir until all ingredients are well blended and peanut butter is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6-8 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to soften and the mixture to 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 -
  • Its like having dessert for breakfast but with enough protein to keep you full until lunch
  • Takes literally five minutes the night before and saves you from hitting snooze three times
02 -
  • Peanut butter clumps will stubbornly resist mixing so use room temperature nut butter or warm it slightly first
  • The texture improves on day two so do not be afraid to meal prep multiple jars at once
03 -
  • Use wide mouth jars because cleaning peanut butter out of narrow openings is surprisingly frustrating
  • Double the batch and share with someone you really like because these are too good not to spread the joy

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