Description
Indulgent chocolate and peanut butter overnight oats elevate breakfast from simple to spectacular. Rich layers of creamy oats blend silky chocolate with nutty peanut butter, creating a morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Create a luscious breakfast base by thoroughly blending rolled oats, milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a mason jar or airtight container.
- Use a long spoon or whisk to ensure all ingredients are completely integrated, eliminating any dry powder pockets or unmixed ingredients.
- Seal the container tightly and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- Before serving, vigorously stir the chilled mixture to redistribute settled ingredients and restore a uniform consistency.
- Enhance the overnight oats with optional garnishes like sliced bananas, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of additional peanut butter to elevate the visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator for a refreshing, protein-packed morning meal that requires zero cooking time.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the creamy texture.
- Use sugar-free cocoa powder and natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit to reduce overall sugar content while keeping the rich chocolate flavor.
- Enhance protein content by adding a scoop of chocolate or peanut butter protein powder, perfect for post-workout breakfast or muscle recovery.
- Prepare multiple jars in advance for a week’s worth of quick, nutritious breakfasts that can be easily grabbed on busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg