Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a creamy, no-cook breakfast made by soaking oats in milk with cocoa and peanut butter overnight. Rich, chocolatey, and packed with fiber and protein, this make-ahead meal is perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1–2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: sliced bananas, chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, fresh berries
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine rolled oats, cocoa powder, and chia seeds if using.
- Add milk, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats and add a splash of milk if needed to adjust the texture.
- Top with sliced bananas, chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or berries.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for the smoothest texture and flavor.
- If the oats become too thick overnight, stir in a little extra milk.
- For extra creaminess, mix in a spoonful of Greek yogurt before chilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
