Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

These decadent, pudding-like chocolate peanut butter overnight oats feel like a treat. This is thanks to the rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor in every bite. There are even little speckles of chocolate chips for added indulgence. But, guess what? These oats are nutritious and packed with 23 grams of protein per serving.

Overnight oats are the ideal make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. This grab-and-go breakfast is perfect for meal prep. This goes for baked oatmeal too like my Strawberry Baked Oatmeal and Protein Baked Oatmeal with Chocolate Chunks.

This simple recipe uses cocoa powder and peanut butter powder for the classic chocolate-peanut butter combo. While these creamy, chocolaty oats taste like a peanut butter cup, they are not overly sweet. Completely customizable for diet and taste preferences, this nutrient-dense breakfast is one you will want to make again and again.

Ingredients

• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• PB Fit Peanut Butter Powder (or Pb2)
• Oat Milk (or milk of choice)
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt
• Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Optional: Maple Syrup (for sweetener)

See the recipe card for ingredient quantities.

Instructions

Wholesome oats soak up all the chocolate-peanut butter goodness overnight resulting in fluffy, chocolate pudding-like oats. This recipe takes five minutes to prepare and can easily be multiplied for make-ahead breakfast throughout the week.

1. In a small bowl or jar, mix the oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter powder, and mini chocolate chips until well combined.
2. Add the yogurt and milk, and stir until incorporated.
3. Chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Top with garnishes and enjoy!

Substitutions

• PB Fit Peanut Butter Powder - regular peanut butter (1 to 2 tablespoons)
• Greek Yogurt - any other yogurt or omit
• Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - nuts, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or omit
• Sweetener: For sweeter oats, add honey or maple syrup.

Variations

• Dairy-Free or Vegan: Use plant-based milk and yogurt. Make sure if adding chocolate chips that they are dairy-free as well.
• Gluten-Free: Make sure that your oats are certified gluten-free.
• All Peanut Butter: Omit the cocoa powder and substitute peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips.
• Multiply the Recipe: This recipe can easily be multiplied. Make enough to cover a whole week's worth of breakfast.

Try my baked chocolate peanut butter oatmeal variation of this recipe.

Suggested Equipment

• 10oz Glass Jars with Lids
• Tiny Whisk
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

What to Serve with Overnight Oats

This easily customizable oatmeal breakfast is a blank slate for toppings. Have fun with it! Here are a few of my favorites.

• Fresh Fruit - berries, banana
• Nuts - Peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds
• Nut Butter - peanut butter, almonds butter, cashew butter
• Granola - homemade or store-bought

Try my Peanut Butter Granola Clusters with these chocolate pb overnight oats.

Storage

Store servings individually in jars or air-tight containers. How long are overnight oats good for? Overnight oats stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to five days. (This makes it a perfect meal-prep breakfast.)

Can you freeze overnight oats? No, do not freeze overnight oats.

Expert Tips

1. Combine the dry ingredients first. For the best incorporation, whisk the dry ingredients before adding the liquid.
2. Mix in your serving bowl or jar for fewer dishes. Save the dishes and mix each serving in its own jar.
3. Add a dash of milk when serving. These oats are deliciously thick. If you'd like them a little thinner, stir in a splash of milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do overnight oats need to sit?Overnight oats need at least two hours to set in the refrigerator, but preferably overnight.

Do you warm up overnight oats or eat them cold?You can enjoy overnight oats cold or warm. To warm, microwave one serving for 30 seconds to one minute. You can also heat it over the stovetop too.

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