Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: Easy 5-Minute Recipe
These Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a no-cook, 5-minute breakfast that tastes like a Reese’s cup in a bowl. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re perfect for meal prep and keep you full until lunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus at least 4 hours refrigeration)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (32g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons (15-30ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, etc.)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, banana slices, extra peanut butter for topping
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a mason jar or airtight container, add 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Stir with a fork to break up any clumps.
- Add the wet ingredients: Add 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pour in 1 cup of your milk of choice.
- Stir vigorously: Use a fork or whisk to mix everything together, scraping the bottom and corners. Stir for about 30 seconds until the mixture is uniform and the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust: Adjust sweetness or chocolate flavor to your preference by adding more maple syrup or cocoa powder.
- Seal and refrigerate: Put the lid on the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Stir again before eating: In the morning, stir the oats well. If too thick, add a splash of milk and stir.
- Add toppings: Top with sliced banana, a drizzle of peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, or chopped peanuts as desired.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; quick oats turn mushy. Chia seeds are essential for the pudding-like texture. For best results, stir the mixture again 30 minutes after refrigerating to distribute chia seeds evenly. Oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. To serve warm, microwave for 30-45 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 420450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
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