Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe that combines creamy peanut butter, rich cocoa, and sweet maple syrup for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Perfect for busy mornings, this no-cook oats dish is prepared the night before and enjoyed cold, with optional toppings to personalize every jar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required, but refrigerated 4-6 hours)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (chocolate milk recommended for extra richness)
- 2–3 tsp peanut butter or any nut/seed butter
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Flavorings & Sweeteners
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp maple syrup or honey (or preferred sweetener)
- Dash of sea salt
Optional
- 1 tsp chia seeds for extra crunch
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: Grab a small jar or bowl with a lid. Add rolled oats, milk, and peanut butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and peanut butter is evenly incorporated. Then, add the cocoa powder and stir well to blend all ingredients.
- Add Flavorings and Sweeteners: Stir in the vanilla extract, maple syrup (or honey), and a dash of sea salt. If you like, sprinkle in chia seeds for additional texture and nutrition. Seal the jar tightly and shake gently to combine everything evenly.
- Chill Overnight: Place the sealed jar or bowl in the fridge and let it sit overnight (or for 4-6 hours). This allows the oats to soak up the flavors and soften. Serve cold straight from the jar the next morning, optionally topped with banana slices, chocolate chips, fresh berries, or granola for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use chocolate milk instead of regular milk for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Chia seeds are optional but add a nice crunch and boost fiber content.
- Overnight oats should be refrigerated for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best texture.
- Feel free to customize toppings such as banana, chocolate chips, nuts, or yogurt.
- Experiment with twists like swapping peanut butter for almond butter or using coconut milk for a tropical version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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