These Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are the ultimate busy-morning breakfast: creamy, chocolatey, and ready the second you open the fridge. You only need 5 minutes to stir everything together, then the oats chill into a thick, pudding-like texture overnight. They’re naturally customizable make them dairy-free, gluten-free, or extra indulgent with chocolate milk (so good!). Plus, they’re perfect for meal prep: make a few jars at once and you’ve got grab-and-go breakfast ideas all week. If you love overnight oats recipes and easy, healthy-ish chocolate breakfasts, save this one!
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Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 1
Ingredients List
- ½ cup rolled oats (regular or gluten-free)
- ½ cup milk of choice (try chocolate milk!)
- 2–3 tsp peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tsp maple syrup or honey (or preferred sweetener)
- Dash of sea salt
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Small jar with lid (or bowl + cover)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spoon or mini whisk
- Refrigerator
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Add everything to a jar: Oats, milk, peanut butter, cocoa, vanilla, sweetener, salt, and chia (if using). 😊
- Stir really well: Mix for 30–45 seconds until cocoa is fully dissolved and peanut butter is blended.
- Texture cue: It should look like thin chocolate pudding.
- Seal + chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Serve: Stir again, then top with chocolate chips, banana slices, cacao nibs, or an extra PB drizzle. 🍫✨
Multitask tip: Make 3–4 jars at once so breakfast is done for days.
Pro Tips
- Thicker oats: Use chia seeds + let chill overnight for a super thick texture.
- Sweeter or less sweet: Start with 2 tsp syrup and adjust after chilling.
- More protein: Stir in Greek yogurt (if not vegan) or add a scoop of protein powder.
- Storage: Keeps well up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 jar | 396 | 15g | 49g | 16g | 8g | 17g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Combine oats, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, sweetener, salt, and chia seeds (if using) in a jar or bowl.
- Stir very well until cocoa and peanut butter are fully mixed in.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir again before serving. Add toppings like banana, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or extra peanut butter drizzle.
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If you want a sweet, filling breakfast that feels like dessert, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are the move 5 minutes tonight, breakfast done tomorrow.