Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Print version)
Creamy oats infused with cocoa and peanut butter for a satisfying morning meal.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir thoroughly until well mixed and peanut butter is evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6-8 hours, to allow oats and chia seeds to soften and thicken properly.
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.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- Morning preparation feels like a gift to your future self, especially on chaotic weekdays
- The texture transforms from loose ingredients into something impossibly creamy and puddinglike without any cooking whatsoever
- Perfect for people who believe chocolate belongs at every meal, including breakfast
02 -
- The peanut butter will clump at first, so keep stirring until it is fully incorporated or you will get surprise pockets of pure nut butter
- These taste better on day two, so do not be afraid to make enough for a few days ahead
03 -
- Warm the peanut butter for 15 seconds in the microwave if it is too stiff to mix smoothly
- A tiny pinch of salt enhances the chocolate flavor more than you would expect