Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a rich, creamy spin on the classicโeasy to prep and full of chocolatey, nutty flavor.
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
I love breakfasts that taste like dessert, so I turned one of my favorite treatsโReeseโs cupsโinto these chocolate peanut butter overnight oats.
They donโt have actual candy in them, but the mix of chocolate and peanut butter gives serious Reeseโs vibes.
I canโt decide if I love these or the brownie batter oats more, but overnight oats in general are a winโquick, easy, and fun to change up (especially when they taste like a treat!).
Ingredient In Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter: Use creamy, not chunky, so it stirs in easily.
- Vanilla Extract & Salt: Boosts flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Greek Yogurt: Choose a sweet, mild yogurtโhoney vanilla works best.
- Milk: Use your favorite milk, but unsweetened almond milk is my fave.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: Stick with old-fashioned oats; quick oats get too mushy.
- Cocoa Powder: Dutch cocoa is smoother and less bitter than regular cocoa powder.
- Maple Syrup: Start with less and add more later if needed.
- Optional Dark Chocolate Chips: Add them right before eating so they stay firm.
How To Make Peanut Butter Overnight Oat
- Combine creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, honey vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, old-fashioned oats, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and maple syrup in a bowl or jar.
- Mix everything well until the peanut butter is fully blended.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the oats to thicken.
- Optionally, top with dark chocolate chips before serving. Enjoy within three days.
Quick Tip
Because itโs thick and sticky, make sure to really stir in the peanut butter. These oats wonโt taste as good if the peanut butter isnโt thoroughly mixed in. I like to use the back of my spoon to mash it throughly into the other ingredients.
More Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Ham and Cheese Quiche super easy to make
- Dutch Baby also known as a German pancake
- Healthy Fruit Tart with fresh fruit
- Peach Overnight Oats with a quick streusel
- Greek Yogurt Pancakes fluffy and delicious
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a rich, creamy breakfast thatโs as indulgent as it is easyโperfect for busy mornings!
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Equipment
- Wide-mouth Mason Jar or small bowl or container
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt or plain vanilla yogurt, see note 1
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or another milk
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder see note 2
- 1/2 up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia, see note 3
- Dark chocolate chips optional
Instructionsย
- In a small bowl, jar, or plastic container, stir together the peanut butter, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, yogurt, almond milk, old-fashioned oats, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
- Stir well and make sure the peanut butter is mashed in thoroughly.
- Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or until sufficiently cooled and thickened. (Sometimes Iโll even make them in the morning, get ready, and then eat themโthey are great even after 30 minutes in the fridge.)
- When ready to eat, if desired, top with dark chocolate chips. Store overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Final step! Please let us know how it was by leaving a review.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: The yogurt can totally overpower these oats, so get a mild tasting, sweet yogurt. My favorite is honey vanilla Greek yogurt (from Greek Godsยฎ). Whatever yogurt you choose to use, make sure you like it plain or you likely wonโt love it in these oats.
Note 2: I recommend a Dutch-process cocoa powder as opposed to a plain (natural) cocoa powder. Any Dutch-process cocoa powder will work, but Hersheyโsยฎ sells a Special Dark cocoa powder that is readily available at most grocery stores.
Note 3: I like 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup best, but sweeten to personal preference (1/2 tablespoon up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia).
Storage: You can keep Overnight Oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Something seems off with the measurement. In metric it says 40g of peanut butter which by itself basically has the 265 calories that the recipe claims to have. That canโt be right
Hey Laura, I updated the nutrition! Thanks for reaching out!
Hi Chelsea! We love your recipes and I look forward to trying this. One question: are these ever eaten warmed up? Or are they meant to be eaten cold? Thanks so much!
Awe thanks so much! I hope you love this one; Theyโre best cold! Itโs unique; a different oatmeal experience like muesli if youโve ever tried that ๐
I have overnight oats almost every morning for breakfast and have made this recipe a few times as well. They certainly are delicious and decadent! My one caveat is that the yogurt brand /flavor you use is one of the unhealthiest. It contains a lot of added sugar and saturated fat. I use a different Greek vanilla yogurt to bring the sugar/fat content down. Other than that this is a fantastic recipe!
So happy to hear this! I love that you can swap out ingredients to your liking! ๐ Thanks Kristen! ๐
There are far more than 265calories in it.
Good concept but wayyy to creamy for my liking.
Oh bummer! Sorry you didnโt enjoy these; they definitely are creamy which is how we love them!
My mistake. I included 130 for 2 Tblsp of honey (that for me would be better instead of the syrup). Subtracting that helped a lot. That brought it down to 208. If I used 2 tbsp of maple syrup and 1 tsp choc. chips it would be 329. Definitly reasonable for a meal!
Thanks Dina! ๐
I made this last night and I canโt wait to try it! How many calories are in 1-2 servings?
This is super good. I used hot chocolate mix instead of the pudding because that is what I had and it was so good. I do not like cooked oatmeal but this is different. Glad I found your blog.
Iโm soo glad you enjoyed this! And yummm a hot chocolate mix sounds amazing! Thanks Sandra!