Description
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is a quick, no-cook breakfast option that combines creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and hearty rolled oats. Perfect for a nutritious start to the day, it requires minimal prep and can be customized with your favorite toppings like banana, dark chocolate chips, or cocoa nibs. It’s an easy, delicious way to enjoy a wholesome, energizing breakfast that can be prepared the night before.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (chocolate milk recommended)
- 2-3 tsp peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- 1 T cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tsp maple syrup or honey (or preferred sweetener)
- Dash of sea salt
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small jar or bowl with a lid, add the rolled oats, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, sweetener of choice, sea salt, and chia seeds if using. Stir everything thoroughly to ensure the peanut butter and cocoa powder are well incorporated and the oats are evenly mixed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar or cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to soak and soften while flavors meld together.
- Serve: The next morning, give the oats a good stir. Add your preferred toppings such as cocoa nibs, an extra drizzle of peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, or sliced banana to enhance the flavor and texture before enjoying.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free version.
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup as the sweetener.
- Chia seeds are optional but add extra fiber and nutrients.
- Make sure to seal the container properly to keep the oats fresh overnight.
- Try chocolate milk for a richer chocolate flavor without extra cocoa powder.
