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!).Β Meanwhile, my existing client workload is already heavy this year. I am working 24/7. All the time.Β 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 SOΒ crazy. Who would have thought: me, doing an obstacle race and a 10K?
Life is busy, terrifying, and exciting all at once β 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 SUPERΒ 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 AfterΒ that had peanut butter & chocolate in it. I played around with it and tweaked it a bit to my tasteΒ - 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 ofΒ 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 minutesΒ - 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
- Β½ 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?Β
Dene' V. Alexander says
Love that these come together overnight!!! Perfect for grab d go, and cannot go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Dene!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
We are always on a quest to find delicious, nutritious breakfast dishes. The addition of peanut butter and chocolate sounds so good. I really like the addition of the berries to it -- I can find what's in season and just add.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Yes - it's a great way to incorporate in-season berries! Thanks, Marisa!
Swathi says
I love this chocolate peanut butter overnight-oats. I have made one with peanut butter but not tried with chocolate. topping sounds wonderful. I need this kind of breakfast .
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Hope you try it and like it, Swathi!
Noel Lizotte says
I need to get into the habit of overnight oats. It's going to be too hot soon for my usual oatmeal.
This simple recipe will be one I try out.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
I hear ya - it started heating up where we live this past week, and overnight oats has saved my mornings this week! Thanks for stopping by!
Linda @ Food Huntress says
I've never had chocolate overnight oats but want to try them. The additional of peanut butter would be delicious!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Hope you try it and like it, Linda!
Kathy McDaniel says
Chocolate and peanut butter? YES please!!! I love make ahead breakfast. If I can prep the night before I am happy!!!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Always a reliable combo, right? :) Thanks, Kathy!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Make ahead breakfasts are awesome. I am not a breakfast person, but I do know it is important to start you day with a nourishing meal. If I don't have to think about it in the morning...all the better. Chances are if it is ready and waiting for me, I can grab and go!!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Gloria!
Veena Azmanov says
I love the sound of make ahead. This look so yum. Now Chocolate Peanut Butter sounds like a luxury. Yum.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
It is a bit of an indulgent yet healthy breakfast. Thanks Veena!
Christine McMichael says
Oh yum! I LOVE overnight oats. I eat them almost everyday! Haven't made a chocolate peanut butter variation, though. Definitely need to try this recipe!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Christine!
Create/Enjoy says
Great idea! I am all about easy make-ahead breakfasts. I wonder if this would work with adding some unflavored whey or collagen protein powder for extra protein in the AM!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Great idea!
Adriana Lopez Martn says
Lovely recipe for overnight oats. It is great to be able to eat a wholesome yummy breakfast and not have to work a lot on the cooking process this is a winner =)
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Agree :) Thanks, Adriana!
Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold says
I love how you mentioned customizing this recipe. Most overnight oat recipes sound amazing, but are WAY too sweet for me to handle. This one however, sounds purely delightful. Plus, my husband who is an avid cyclist and peanut butter lover, would hug me all day for making this!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Mackenzie!
Pech says
It's true that Oats and chocolate and peanut butter are a winning combo! I personally like mine a bit chunky or with something crunchy
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
The cocoa nibs add a little crunch but if you find another ingredient that's crunchy that works, please do let me know - I'd love to try it! Thanks, Pech!
Mary says
I'm like you, I've been meaning to try overnight oats for years and haven't yet! Seems so simple and I'm sure my boys would love the addition of the peanut butter!!! Do you think it would work just the same with steel cut oats? I imagine so?
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
I think it would! Thanks, Mary!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
I love overnight oats...Mostly because they are so yummy but also cause they're easy and make ahead. And of course chocolate and peanut butter just belong together so these sound like the perfect fuel to start the day!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Stephanie!
Michele says
oh yum! I too have been meaning to make overnight oats for a long time now... your recipe sounds both easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Michele!