Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

4.95 from 18 votes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a rich, creamy breakfast that’s as indulgent as it is easy—perfect for busy mornings!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Keyword: peanut butter overnight oats

Servings: large serving

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $1.27

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

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Instructions

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 I’ll even make them in the morning, get ready, and then eat them—they 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.

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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 Gods®). Whatever yogurt you choose to use, make sure you like it plain or you likely won’t 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 Hershey’s® 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.

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