Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

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Creamy, rich, and ready by morning! These Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats make a healthy, no-cook breakfast that satisfies your sweet tooth and keeps you full all day.

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Overnight Oats - Easy and Tasty Every Time!

Here is another overnight oats recipe! I made this after not having overnight oats for quite some time, and I was actually really missing them. It’s crazy I went quite some time without overnight oats because now I have so many different recipes like Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats, Chocolate Banana Strawberry Overnight Oats, and Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Mango Puree.

Overnight oats sure are an ultimate choice for a healthy breakfast with minimal effort! Overnight oats have helped me on many busy mornings when I’ve had to get out the door but don’t want to sacrifice not having a good breakfast! When I first came to Canada to start university, I honestly almost never ate breakfast before morning classes, and when I did, I’d stand in the fast food line or pick up something processed at a convenience store. Why do that when you can make these healthy treats that are waiting for you in the fridge in the morning? I wish I had discovered overnight oats much sooner! I would have certainly felt more energized in the morning and would have concentrated in class better! We all know that feeling of grogginess in early-morning classes and low attention span… If you can give yourself a morning boost, you’ll be happy you did, trust me!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats Ingredients

For these oats we’re keeping it quite simple so that the cocoa and the peanut butter can shine. It’s hard to think of a better combination than peanut butter and chocolate! For this recipe, we’re using:

Ingredients for chocolate peanut butter overnight oats including quick oats, frozen blueberries, peanut butter, milk, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract arranged on a granite countertop.

Quick oats: Quick oats are the small oats. You can use large flake oats if you’d like, also known as rolled oats or old fashioned oats, but that will have a nuttier taste.
Peanut butter: Use whichever peanut butter you like such as crunchy or smooth. You could even substitute peanut butter with any kind of nut butter of choice. But for a classic chocolate peanut butter combination, a smooth, creamy peanut butter will work.
Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder is what makes these overnight oats chocolatey! We’re going to use quite a bit so that taste is prominent!
Vanilla extract: Everyone loves the aroma of vanilla! I use vanilla extract all the time!
Milk: I usually use dairy milk in my oatmeal recipe. I’ve used non-dairy alternatives and to be honest I do find overnight oats are creamier with dairy milk. If you must use non-dairy, then go ahead, but start with less and gradually add more to your liking.
Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt is almost essential for my overnight oats recipe. It really helps thicken the oats up even more. You can use vanilla Greek yogurt if you like, but then be sure to reduce or omit the vanilla extract altogether.
Chia seeds: Discovering chia seeds in overnight oats has changed my life! They really help to thicken the oats up to the max! Use this in combination with Greek yogurt and milk and those oats will be almost like ice cream!
Maple syrup: The maple syrup will be used in the base for some extra sweetness to offset the rich cocoa powder.
Cinnamon: Just a touch will really enhance these oats!
Blueberries: Some extra natural sweetness, and we’ll add these on top. If you’re using frozen berries, be sure to thaw them first.

How to Prepare Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Set aside 5 minutes before bed to prepare these peanut butter chocolate overnight oats before your busy morning! Just add the oats, milk, yogurt, cinnamon, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and chia seeds in a large mixing bowl.

Unmixed overnight oats ingredients in a steel bowl: cocoa powder, cinnamon, coconut oil, oats, chia seeds, and milk.

Use a whisk to mix everything together. You want the mixture to resemble a brownie batter. That’s it! Now transfer your mixture to a mason jar or a serving bowl.

Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats mixture in a glass mason jar, viewed from above, on a granite countertop.

Seal your mason jar with a lid or cover the serving bowl with plastic wrap. Chill overnight, or for at least 4-6 hours.

Mason jar filled with chocolate overnight oats mixture, sealed with a gold lid, sitting on a granite countertop.

Top the Chocolate and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Off!

Let’s not neglect toppings! As excited as you may be to start digging into the oats after a night without food, hold your horses! We can kick these peanut butter and chocolate overnight oats up a notch even more by topping with some blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, just be sure to defrost your frozen blueberries if you’re using. Then, add a nice dollop of peanut butter, and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Overnight oats in a mason jar topped with blueberries and a dollop of peanut butter, viewed from above.

There you have it! I hope you give these chocolate chip peanut butter overnight oats a try! The chocolate and peanut butter will truly shine, and these chocolate blueberry overnight oats will give you the morning boost you need for an excellent day!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do these overnight oats need to sit?▼

Mix everything and refrigerate overnight — at least 6 hours — so the oats and chia seeds soften and thicken. In the morning, just add your toppings and eat.

How long do overnight oats keep in the fridge?▼

Sealed in a jar in the fridge they keep for a few days, so they’re perfect for meal prep — make a couple of jars at once. Add the peanut butter, blueberries, and maple syrup fresh when you’re ready to eat.

Can I make these overnight oats vegan?▼

Yes — use a plant-based milk and dairy-free yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt; the maple syrup is already your sweetener. The cocoa, peanut butter, oats, and chia are all plant-based.

Do I have to use chia seeds?▼

They help thicken the oats to that creamy, pudding-like texture and add a little fiber, but you can leave them out — the oats will just be looser. A bit more yogurt also thickens things up.

Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi. Thank you!

Recipe by Anadi Misra