Need a quick, hearty, healthy breakfast? Try this Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe!
May is always a busy month, but this year, it's super cray cray, y'all.
My daughter is busy with softball, which has had an unpredictable schedule this season, but is at least three times each week. My son is busy with band and after school activities, tons of big end-of-year projects, and a spring concert coming up.
On the work front, it's super organized chaos. I've taken on new social media, recipe development, and photography clients (yay!), while also taking on more blogging clients (love them!). Meanwhile, my existing client workload is already heavy this year. I am working 24/7. All the time. Good thing I love it so much ;)
In personal news, I'm trying to train for my first Spartan race and a half-marathon relay this summer, which is all SO crazy. Who would have thought: me, doing an obstacle race and a 10K?
Life is busy, terrifying, and exciting all at once – which is kind of how I like it.
All this to say: I've had to rethink my breakfast game lately. I need meals that can fuel me up for the day, but that are also SUPER fast and easy.
I've been meaning to make overnight oats for years, and after experimenting a bit with different recipes I found online, I tried one from Tasty Ever After that had peanut butter & chocolate in it. I played around with it and tweaked it a bit to my taste - and I hope you will love it too!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Chocolate is a life staple, am I right?
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is so satisfying. It's packed with yummy nutritious ingredients like chia seeds, oats, honey, and peanut butter. The cocoa nibs give it a lovely little crunch and added chocolate boost without going overboard.
The thing I've learned about overnight oats, is that everyone has a different preference: some like them creamier, some chunkier. Some people want them sweeter than others. So what's great about this, is that you can totally customize this recipe to your personal taste!
Topping ideas
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- More cocoa nibs
- Slivered almonds
- Crushed peanuts
- Drizzle of extra honey
- Chocolate chips
- Crushed graham crackers
I prefer fresh fruit and a few extra cocoa nibs with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe.
I use a large mason jar, but you can also make this in a plastic or glass airtight leftover container. I've found that this makes about 3 individual servings, but again, that depends on how much you want to eat each day.
The best part about this recipe is how EASY it is.
Mix all of the ingredients up in a big bowl (takes 5 minutes - love that!), chill overnight, then eat the next morning. I'm actually eating some right now as I type this up and am ready to take on the day - and the rest of this crazy month!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk almond milk, or cashew milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons cocoa nibs
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- ½ cup rolled oats
- optional toppings: more cocoa nibs blueberries, raspberries, bananas
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Pour into a large mason jar, or airtight container. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least six hours.
- When you're ready to eat, simply open up the mason jar or other container and top with any additional toppings you wish. Spoon up and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
Recipe adapted from Tasty Ever After
Have you made overnight oats? What are your favorite toppings?
Reshma says
I don't like having Oats with regular stuff, but this was too delicious and super easy to make.
Kimberly says
Oh my gahhhhh!! My favorite flavor combo 🙂
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Hi Denise! I do not have the nutritional info for this. Thanks for inquiring though!
Elise Cohen Ho says
Cocoa NIbs in the Overnight Oats really is delicious. I like that and blueberries.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Aren't they? Love adding cocoa nibs to so many dishes for a little chocolate kick :)
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
I love this make ahead breakfast! They make mornings so much simpler. Something that looks and tastes this good makes it even better!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Kylee!
Heidi says
You had me at chocolate peanut butter!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Chocolate and peanut butter is always a winning combo, isn't it? :) Thanks, Heidi!
Karyn says
I have been meaning to try overnight oats for a while. Your peanut butter oats are so yummy and HEALTHY so great. .my kids love this
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Gotta love food that's yummy AND healthy for families :) Thanks, Karyn!
Amy says
This certainly is a great breakfast to wake up to! Chocolate and peanut butter are such a classic combo!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks so much, Amy!
Molly Kumar says
This is my fav way of making breakfast - Delicious & so Easy! I love overnight oats and they are such a time savers. This is one breakfast which the adults+kids would equally like.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
It really is such a time saver! Thanks, Molly!
Karen @ Smart Steps to Australia says
I'm obsessed with overnight oats so I'll definitely be giving this a try! It really helps me stay healthy on a busy weekday morning while I'm trying to get the kids ready for school.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Ahhh those school mornings can get so hectic, can't they? This recipe has come through for me many times already! Thanks, Karen!
Soniya says
Love over nite oats and this looks so Divine !! Over nite oats are so helpful on busy weekdays..Thanks for sharing one more amazing flavor.. can't wait to try it.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thank you, Soniya!
Uma Srinivas says
Make ahead is always easy in weekdays. sounds really good with peanuts and chocolates. you gave lot of other options for toppings too :) Yum!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Gotta have those topping options with picky kids! :) Thank you so much, Uma!