Overnight Oats Chocolate Peanut (Printable Version)

Wholesome oats soaked overnight with peanut butter and chocolate chips for a creamy start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

→ Toppings

09 - Sliced bananas, optional
10 - Additional peanut butter drizzle, optional
11 - Extra chocolate chips, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Add peanut butter and chocolate chips to the mixture. Stir to distribute evenly throughout.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to fully absorb liquid and develop creamy texture.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add additional milk if desired to reach preferred texture consistency.
05 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with sliced bananas, peanut butter drizzle, and additional chocolate chips as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You literally make this once and then eat better for days without lifting a finger in the morning.
  • The chocolate and peanut butter combination tastes indulgent but your body knows you're doing something right.
  • It's the rare recipe that works for vegans, dairy lovers, nut enthusiasts, and people who just want to eat in peace.
02 -
  • The milk-to-oats ratio is the difference between creamy and crunchy; if your overnight oats come out thick as concrete, you went too heavy on the dry stuff next time.
  • Don't stir it in the morning thinking you'll redistribute the chocolate chips evenly—they've already found their spots and you'll just create peanut butter streaks, which honestly is fine too.
03 -
  • Use a scale if you have one to measure the oats precisely—volume measuring cups can vary wildly and throw off your texture, and that's how you end up with overly thick oats on Tuesday and watery ones on Wednesday.
  • Warm your overnight oats in the microwave for 90 seconds if you want them hot, which sounds wrong but tastes like a completely different breakfast and sometimes that's exactly what winter mornings demand.
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