The ultimate make-ahead breakfast recipe, chocolate peanut butter overnight oats soak in the fridge to be perfect come morning.
We love a good, quick breakfast in my house. With two busy boys approaching their teen years, and my husband and I both working, there is always somewhere for us to be rushing to! Grab and go options like my Strawberry Oatmeal Yogurt Muffins and Ham and Cheese Baked Egg Cups only get us so far. Overnight oats is a favorite of ours, as it’s filling and delicious but takes no time in the morning when you need the break. My Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats is one that we continuously come back to, though you can customize overnight oats in lots of ways!
Why You’ll Love These Overnight Oats
- All the prep work is done the night before, or days in advance!
- You can eat it at home, or take it with you on-the-go.
- It’s a fantastic source of fiber and iron.
- Easy to enjoy by kids and adults like!
Ingredients
- Milk: I use low-fat milk, but you could make this with any nondairy alternative, like almond milk or coconut milk.
- Yogurt: You could use vanilla flavored if it’s all you have, but I like to use plain yogurt. Use Greek yogurt to up the protein, or a nondairy yogurt for a vegan option.
- Banana: Acts as a natural sweetener and full of vitamins and nutrients.
- Peanut butter: Packed full of protein and naturally sweet and creamy, I like to use natural peanut butter for my oats.
- Cocoa powder: Rich, chocolate flavor that pairs well with peanut butter, cocoa powder is also full of antioxidants.
- Cinnamon: Adds just a bit of spice to balance out the flavors.
- Vanilla: Vanilla helps to enhance the flavors around it.
- Old fashioned oats: Also called rolled oats, they are full of fiber, iron, and magnesium. They soak to become a soft and chewy texture.
- Flax seed meal: Doesn’t add anything in flavor, but they add a ton of nutrients like omega 3 fatty acids.
Easy Substitutions
- This dish can easily be made vegan by using dairy-free milk and yogurt, and it’s already gluten-free!
- While I love to add in flax seed meal for the omega 3s, you can use other mix-ins instead, like chia seeds or protein powder.
- I think the banana does enough to make it sweet, but if you like it sweeter, you can use honey or maple syrup.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Step 1. Add your milk and yogurt to a large bowl or measuring cup.
Step 2. Then add in the mashed banana.
Step 3. Whisk until fully combined.
Step 4. Melt your peanut butter in a separate cup or bowl, then add to the milk mixture.
Step 5. Next stir in the cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Step 6. Followed by the flax seed meal.
Step 7. Finish by adding your rolled oats.
Step 8. Stir until everything is evenly mixed and all ingredients are incorporated.
Divvy the mixture out into separate cups, or keep it in one bowl and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, take it out, and enjoy your chocolate peanut butter overnight oats!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Oatmeal is a great healthy breakfast or snack to maintain a strong diet.
Milk adds a creaminess that makes the oats more enjoyable to eat, in my opinion.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Vegetable Hash Breakfast Skillet
- Banana Raspberry Chia Smoothie
- Almond Flour Berry Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
- Baked Oatmeal with Berries
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The best part about my chocolate peanut butter overnight oats is that I can prep a big batch on Sunday and my boys or I can just scoop out a serving each morning, and you could make it that easy, too!
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Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, mashed banana, melted peanut butter, cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir in oats and flax seed to incorporate.2 cups low fat milk, 1 1/2 cups plain whole milk yogurt, 1 ripe banana, 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill organic old fashioned oats, 1/4 cup flax seed meal
- Divide mixture between four glass jars or keep in bowl and refrigerator overnight. Garnish to serve with additional melted peanut butter or chocolate chips if you wish.melted peanut butter and chocolate chips
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