About this recipe
Chocolate + peanut butter is one of those classic combos that always hits the spot. These overnight oats are thickened with chia seeds, naturally sweetened, and finished with a swirl of creamy peanut butter and a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
They taste like dessert but are nourishing enough for breakfast. The best part? You only need a few minutes the night before, and breakfast is ready to grab from the fridge in the morning.
Why you will love this recipe
- Dessert for breakfast: Creamy, chocolatey, and nutty, but still wholesome.
- High in protein and fiber, this food keeps you full for hours.
- Perfect for meal prep: Make 3–4 jars and have breakfast sorted for the week.
- Kid-friendly: Chocolate chips in breakfast? Always a win. 😉
- Customizable: Easily adapt with nut-free butters, extra toppings, or protein powder.
Ingredient notes
- Rolled oats: Old-fashioned oats work best. They soak up liquid without turning mushy.
- Chia seeds
- Milk: Any plant-based milk works — almond, oat, soy, or coconut. Regular milk is fine too.
- Vanilla extract
- Sweetener: Maple syrup, honey, or agave — adjust to taste.
How to make chocolate peanut butter overnight oats
- Mix the base: In a jar or overnight oats container, stir together.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Finish + serve: Before eating, stir and top with 1 Tbsp chocolate chips. Add sliced banana or strawberries if you like.
Variations
- Nut-free version: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed or tahini.
- Protein boost: Stir in a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder.
- Fruit lovers: Top with banana slices, raspberries, or strawberries for freshness.
- Extra indulgent: Add both cocoa powder and chocolate chips for double chocolate oats.
Home-cook to home-cook tips
- Texture check: Overnight oats thicken as they sit. If too thick, add a splash of milk before serving.
- Batch prep: Scale the recipe x4 and portion into jars for ready-to-go breakfasts.
- Storage: Lasts up to 4 days in the fridge — add chocolate chips just before eating so they stay firm.
- Kid trick: Warm it slightly in the microwave (30 seconds) for a cozy, melty version.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 overnight oats container or jar
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- ¾ cup plant-based milk
- ¼ –½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp cocoa powder optional
- 1 Tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a jar, stir together oats, chia, milk, vanilla, sweetener, peanut butter, and cocoa powder (if using).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, stir and top with chocolate chips.
Notes
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