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These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are perfect for busy mornings. Whip up several at a time in just 5 minutes and have breakfast ready for you when you wake up. Easily made vegan and gluten free.
This recipe was originally published January 2015 and updated January 2021.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are every Reese Cup lover’s breakfast dream come true.
Rich, creamy peanut butter, chocolate and hearty oats make for a sweet and delicious breakfast that is ready when you wake up.
Why this is the best breakfast:
- It is ready for you when you wake up. We are tired enough in the morning. Don’t make thinking about breakfast another thing to do. It’s all set and ready if you opt for these chocolate peanut butter overnight oats!
- Super kid friendly. Tastes like a treat, but really is great fuel for the morning. The kids will love it too!
- Easy to meal prep. We like to make several at a time and then have grab and go meals in the morning.
- Peanut butter and chocolate, hello! I mean, this is a classic flavor. PB and chocolate are always better together.
Peanut butter in my overnight oats is truly one of my favorite things. From Peanut Butter Banana Protein Oats, to Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats, and don’t forget Peanut Butter Cheesecake Overnight Oatmeal. Yes, CHEESECAKE.
What you will need:
- Opt for gluten free rolled oats if needed. Plenty of options out there these days!
- Any milk works. Typically we have vanilla almond milk or whole milk in the house. So whichever I need to use up is what I use. Feeling extra crazy? Chocolate almond milk is DELICIOUS.
How to make these:
Nothing to it. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats can probably even be whipped up with your eyes closed.
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl or jar.
- Stir well.
- Chill for at least 4 hours.
That is it! I would say it is easier than 1, 2, 3 even.
Notes and Tips:
- Can these Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight oats be made vegan? Absolutely! Use a dairy free milk and opt for maple instead of honey. You should be all set!
- Sweeten this recipe to your liking and with the sweetener you prefer. I LOVE maple syrup. Not your favorite? Use what you love. Honey, sugar, whatever works best!
- You can meal prep several servings of this overnight oatmeal at a time. I typically make several at a time and have them ready to go when I need them. These are usually great for about 3-5 days in the fridge.
- Chia seeds are always optional. I add them to give a fiber and protein boost. Not your thing? Skip them! Don’t have any? Skip them! You will still have a great breakfast, promise.
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Check out these other flavors:
- Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats
- Banana Bread Overnight Oats
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, regular or gluten free
- 2-3 tsp peanut butter , or any nut or seed butter
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- Dash of sea salt
- 1 tsp chia seeds, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in small jar or bowl that can be sealed. Stir well and then cover.
- Refrigerate overnight. Serving options: serve with a sprinkle of cocoa nibs, extra peanut butter drizzle, dark chocolate chips, or sliced banana.
Notes
- Sweeten these overnight oats with your preferred sweetener and use the maple syrup as a guide. Everyone has a different preferred level of sweet.
- I had 2 tsp of shredded coconut in this recipe for a long time, feel free to add it, but it is not everyone’s favorite so moved it to the notes as an option!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Lorie
I just read your post. Remember God is always . by your side . On the mountain tops as well as the valleys. God Bless You.
I have been doing oats in a jar for a long time and these are awesome.
Yukon
Thanks so very much!
This looks really yummy. I would like to try it and I would prefer it warm as well. What do you recommend for heating? I try to avoid microwave as much as possible.
You could heat them up stove top for just a few minutes. That’s probably all you need. Add some extra milk if they seem to dry out a bit!
I LOVE this, had it this morning!! When I put it together last night… I had to go back to read the recipe 3x as the portion seemed small. I was wrong, very tasty & very filling!! One of the best overnight oats I’ve had. Thank you for sharing your recipe. On another note, your blog has touched me. Very powerful message & you are right, everyone has their highs & lows in life. Praying for you & your journey to making those pebbles stepping stones to healing, joy, & happiness!
Oh thank you so much for the kind words! This really made my day! And so glad you enjoyed the recipe as well!
Lora as I was reading your post I was thinking the exact same thing Shelley mentioned. When Jesus went to the cross he took all our sins upon himself so we could walk in freedom. God is your peace, your healer , your provider, your rock, He is the great I Am. I’m not a perfect religious nut, but I am a child of the Almighty doing what He’s instructed me to me. I will be praying ✝️??
Thanks so much, Sheryl!
Looks so good! Right up my alley!
Yes! Hope you love it!
This looks so yummy and perfect for my early mornings as I rush out the door:-) Thank you for sharing your message……I also am a sucker for a great quote! Will continue to check your blog for goodies and enjoyment:-)
I hope you love these! They are one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing Shelly!
The recipe sounds great! I will definitely be trying it, but your blog is what touched me. Please don’t think I’m trying to sound religious, because it isn’t about a religion that I’m talking about, but Jesus. He is the One who can heal your wounds and bring joy to your life. Happiness is circumstantial, but joy is something only He can give and it is not based on our circumstances. He can do the impossible and He is always working for our good, even when things have took a bad turn, He is reworking them for our good. The only One who can take bad things and bring something good from them. You may already know these things, I don’t know. But if you don’t I encourage you to find a bible and read about all the great promises that he has for your life. There is a God shaped hole in each of us that only He can fill. You are in my prayers.
Thanks so much Lora. Thanks for all of the prayers–we always take all that we can get! xoxo
I totally agree! Without Jesus, I never would have made it through a divorce! I love Him so much!
So glad things worked out for you! Xoxo
I believe what she means is what is the nutritional value of the overnight oats? Macros are the number of grams of fat, carbohydrates, and proteins. These things are best determined by the end user as they prepare the oars with their specific ingredients. You can plug it all into MyFitnessPal as you make the recipe easy enough though.
This recipe looks delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Jessica! That’s what I was assuming but my friends who power lift seem to use the word so often so I figured it was out of my realm. Glad to know that app works–I’ll send others that way!
What are the macros on the peanut butter cup overnight oats?
Hi Kelsey! I’m not sure what exactly denotes macros? I hear my crossfitying friends talk about it all the time!
The macronutrients in a meal. A.K.A Carbs, Fats, and Proteins
I just made this recipe and put the ingredients in my fit bit
App. I also added half of a medium sized banana and 1 tsp of dark chocolate chips and the macros were 53% carbs, 36% fat and 11% protein and the calories totaled
365. I feel pretty full! I’m anxious to try another recipe tomorrow!
Ohh, I love the addition of the banana! That’s my kind of breakfast! so glad you loved them, Ashley!
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