Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats infused with chocolate and peanut butter, prepared the night before for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, 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 thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir again. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick to reach desired consistency.
05 - Top with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and fresh fruit if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
  • Morning prep is zero when you need those extra minutes of sleep
02 -
  • Chia seeds can make the mixture quite thick so reduce them if you prefer a looser texture
  • The flavors develop and meld together significantly after sitting for a full twenty four hours
03 -
  • Warm the peanut butter slightly in the microwave for thirty seconds before adding to help it incorporate smoothly
  • Use wide mouth mason jars for easier stirring and less mess when portioning

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