Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats provide a rich, creamy twist on classic overnight oats, blending indulgent chocolate with nutty peanut butter for an exciting, convenient breakfast treat.

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

I really like breakfasts that taste like desserts, so you might not be surprised that I’ve made overnight oats into a special treat. I took a treat I love, Reese’s cups, and made them into this delicious breakfast!

The good news is that these oats are healthy. They don’t have real peanut butter cups in them, but they taste a lot like them because I use lots of chocolate and peanut butter!

I’m not sure if I like these Peanut Butter Oats or the Brownie Batter Overnight Oats more, but I do know one thing: overnight oats are awesome. They are easy, quick, and a healthy choice for breakfast. Plus, I love that you can make them taste different each time, especially when they taste like a yummy treat!

Ingredient In Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

• Creamy Peanut Butter: Provides a rich, nutty flavor.
• Vanilla Extract & Salt: Enhance overall taste; vanilla adds sweetness, salt balances flavors.
• Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Adds creaminess, sweetness, and protein, helping to thicken the oats.
• Unsweetened Almond Milk (or other milk): Softens the oats, contributing to a creamy texture.
• Old-Fashioned Oats: The main ingredient, absorbing liquid and flavors to become soft.
• Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder: Offers a deep chocolate flavor.
• Maple Syrup: Adjusts sweetness to taste. Read about the health benefits of maple syrup here.
• Optional Dark Chocolate Chips: Adds extra chocolate flavor and texture.

How To Make Peanut Butter Overnight Oat

1. Combine creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, honey vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, old-fashioned oats, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and maple syrup in a bowl or jar.
2. Mix everything well until the peanut butter is fully blended.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the oats to thicken.
4. Optionally, top with dark chocolate chips before serving. Enjoy within three days.

More Healthy Breakfast Ideas

• Ham and Cheese Quiche
• Dutch Baby
• Healthy Fruit Tart
• Peach Overnight Oats
• Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

By Chelsea Lords

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a rich, creamy breakfast that’s as indulgent as it is easy—perfect for busy mornings!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 large serving

Equipment

• Jar or small bowl or container

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2-1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt or plain vanilla yogurt, see note 1
• ▢ 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or another milk
• ▢ 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder see note 2
• ▢ 1/2 up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia, see note 3
• ▢ Dark chocolate chips optional

Instructions 

• In a small bowl, jar, or plastic container, stir together the peanut butter, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, yogurt, almond milk, old-fashioned oats, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
• Stir well and make sure the peanut butter is mashed in thoroughly.
• Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or until sufficiently cooled and thickened. (Sometimes I’ll even make them in the morning, get ready, and then eat them—they are great even after 30 minutes in the fridge.)
• When ready to eat, if desired, top with dark chocolate chips. Store overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: The yogurt can totally overpower these oats, so get a mild tasting, sweet yogurt. My favorite is honey vanilla Greek yogurt (from Greek Gods®). Whatever yogurt you choose to use, make sure you like it plain or you likely won’t love it in these oats.

Note 2: I recommend a Dutch-process cocoa powder as opposed to a plain (natural) cocoa powder. Any Dutch-process cocoa powder will work, but Hershey’s® sells a Special Dark cocoa powder that is readily available at most grocery stores.

Note 3: I like 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup best, but sweeten to personal preference (1/2 tablespoon up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia).

Storage: You can keep Overnight Oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 9.9g | Fat: 22.5g | Sodium: 294.5mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4.2g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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