Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats infused with rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter for a satisfying make-ahead breakfast.

# What You’ll 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 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

→ Sweetener

06 - 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste

→ Flavor & Nut Butter

07 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
11 - Sliced banana or strawberries

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract.
02 - Stir the mixture vigorously until all ingredients are well incorporated and the peanut butter is evenly distributed throughout the oats.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to soften and the mixture to thicken properly.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve your preferred texture.
05 - Top with mini chocolate chips, chopped roasted peanuts, and fresh sliced fruit if desired. Serve cold directly from the refrigerator.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Waking up to breakfast thats already waiting for you feels like a small but profound act of self-care
  • The chocolate peanut butter combination hits that perfect spot between indulgent and actually nutritious
  • These meal-prep like an absolute dream, saving you from morning decision fatigue
02 -
  • These keep for 3 days in the fridge, so don't meal prep more than you'll actually eat
  • The texture changes slightly each day, getting softer as the oats continue to absorb liquid
  • Glass jars prevent the oats from absorbing any plastic flavors, and you can see the pretty layers
03 -
  • Toast your oats in a dry pan for 3 minutes first for a nutty depth that makes these taste incredibly sophisticated
  • Add the peanut butter in two portions—half mixed in, half swirled on top

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