Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Posted Jan 06, 2023, Updated Feb 14, 2024
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Healthy chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are a quick and easy, meal prep breakfast. Made with 8 nutritious ingredients in less than 5 minutes, they taste like a peanut butter cup and will keep you full until lunch!
Overnight oats are a delicious way to meal prep breakfasts for the week.
Recipes like these peanut butter overnight oats, overnight oats with yogurt , and of course these Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats only take 5 minutes and minimal ingredients to prepare – but are a delicious make-ahead breakfast everyone loves.
And who wouldn’t want to enjoy the chocolate peanut butter flavor combination for breakfast? Especially when it’s healthy, loaded with fiber and will keep you full until lunch!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: Ingredient Substitutions
- Milk. Any variety of milk works well in this recipe, both dairy and non-dairy. My recommendations are almond milk, coconut milk, whole milk or 2 % milk. Just remember the higher the fat content, the creamier your overnight oats will be! You can replace up to 1/2 cup of the milk with yogurt for an even creamier version (similar to these yogurt overnight oats).
- Honey. Any liquid sweetener works well in this chocolate overnight oats recipe, however the two that I recommend most highly are honey and pure maple syrup (for a vegan option).
- Cocoa Powder. Unsweetened cocoa powder is the best choice. You can use a scoop of chocolate protein powder in addition to the cocoa powder as well.
- Creamy peanut butter. If you like a little texture, you can use crunchy. Any nut or seed butter works well in this recipe, such as almond, cashew, and sunflower seed butters.
- Vanilla extract. I do not recommend omitting the vanilla extract, it adds a rich flavor. However you could use vanilla bean paste instead.
- Old-fashioned oats. Use any variety of oats you wish including old-fashioned, rolled, quick-cooking and steel cut. My personal favorite is old-fashioned oats.
- Chia seeds. These help thicken the oats, you can use ground flaxseed instead.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
This chocolate peanut butter overnight oats recipe is so easy. As always, we will walk through the process step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.
First, in a large bowl whisk together milk, honey cocoa powder, peanut butter vanilla and sea salt.
Then, add the oats and chia seeds and stir to combine.
Then, pour mixture into four glass jars. Secure the lids and place the jars in the refrigerator.
Once they thicken a bit, give the jars a good stir. Then store overnight and enjoy the next day for breakfast topped with your favorite toppings.
Serve & Enjoy
Here are a few suggestions for toppings/mix-ins that pair wonderfully with these chocolate peanut butter oats:
- Fresh Berries
- A drizzle of peanut butter (or this homemade peanut butter)
- Fresh fruits (bananas, apples, citrus fruits, etc.)
- Other Nut Butters (like this vanilla almond butter)
- Chia Seeds
- Candied almonds
- Cinnamon Sugar pecans
- Honey or Maple Syrup
- Strawberry Sauce
- Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
- Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
- Dried Fruits (cranberries, apricots, rasins, etc.)
Store/Freeze
Store in an airtight container (preferably a glass container with a lid) in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer the jar to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe FAQs
These peanut butter chocolate overnight oats stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Just be sure that the ingredients you use do not expire before you eat them. For example, if you make this recipe with milk that expires in 5 days, make sure to eat the overnight oats within those five days.
You can use all different types of oats to make this recipe! Here are some suggestions:
old-fashioned oats (my personal preference)!
quick-cooking oats
rolled oats
steel cut oats
You can eat them at whatever temperature you choose. They are meant to be eaten cold, and taste delicious that way. However many people just have to eat their oatmeal warm, which is totally acceptable too.
Yes! If you want to enjoy chocolate overnight oats warm, you may heat them up in the microwave. I recommend starting by only warming them for 30 seconds, then stirring and tasting. Warm them in 30 second increments until you reach your desired temperature.
No, of course not! You can choose any container you’d like. I do recommend using an airtight glass container with a lid.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk*
- 4 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, honey cocoa powder, peanut butter vanilla and sea salt.
- Add oats and chia seeds and stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into four glass jars. Secure the lids.
- Place in the refrigerator. Once they thicken a bit, give the jars a good stir. Then store overnight and enjoy the next day for breakfast topped with your favorite toppings.
Video
Notes
- Milk. Any variety of milk works well in this recipe, both dairy and non-dairy milks! My recommendations are almond milk, coconut milk, whole milk or 2 % milk.
- Honey. Any liquid sweetener works well in this chocolate overnight oats recipe, however the two that I recommend most highly are honey and pure maple syrup (for a vegan option).
- Cocoa Powder. Unsweetened cocoa powder is the best choice for these chocolate overnight oats. You could use a scoop of chocolate protein powder in addition to the cocoa powder as well.
- Creamy peanut butter. If you like a little texture, you can use crunchy. Really, any nut or seed butter works well in this recipe, such as almond, cashew, and sunflower seed butters.
- Vanilla extract. I do not recommend omitting the vanilla extract, it adds such a great flavor! However you could use vanilla bean paste instead.
- Old-fashioned oats. Use any variety of oats you wish including old-fashioned, rolled, quick-cooking and steel cut. My personal favorite is old-fashioned oats.
- Chia seeds. These help thicken the oats, you can use ground flaxseed instead.
- Fresh Berries
- A drizzle of peanut butter (or this homemade peanut butter)
- Fresh fruits (bananas, apples, citrus fruits, etc.)
- Other Nut Butters (like this vanilla almond butter)
- Chia Seeds
- Candied almonds
- Cinnamon Sugar pecans
- Honey or Maple Syrup
- Strawberry Sauce
- Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
- Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
- Dried Fruits (cranberries, apricots, rasins, etc.)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I can’t stop making this recipe. It’s THAT good!! I’ve shared it with my family and friends and everyone loves it! Yum! Thanks for another great one!
Than you so much Andrea!
These were so decadent and amazing! Tasted like eating brownie batter for breakfast!