These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats taste like eating a Reese’s peanut butter cup (or monster cookie!!) for breakfast and I am HERE FOR IT. You just need five simple ingredients and five minutes and you will have two delicious meal-prepped breakfasts ready and waiting for you the next morning! These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are a perfect balance of whole grains and fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fats and are absolutely delicious 😊
I am honestly slightly appalled at how long it’s been since we’ve had a recipe with CHOCOLATE!!!! Goodness, it’s been over two months since we’ve had this chocolate caramel chunk no-churn ice cream that was practically back in summer!
Speaking of…I’m not sure if anyone else can relate where you live, but fall literally lasted like two seconds here in the Midwest. It SNOWED this past week…not like just a little dusting of snow either. We got a good several inches, schools were closed, roads were slippery…the whole thing. I realize I tend to complain a lot about the weather (working on it…), but I am just SO not ready for the next five months of winter and snow. I always say if it weren’t for my husband, I would move somewhere warmer in a heartbeat. I’m convinced my parents would eventually follow me, so that takes care of the whole being far away from family. 😊 (See, I have this whole thing figured out. 😉 However, unfortunately my husband loves snow and winter about as much as I hate it…so we are stuck where we are for probably a very long time.
Anyways, while I love the fall baking season and getting creative with apple and pumpkin recipes, I daresay my beloved chocolate has been a bit neglected for a couple months (on the blog that is, you can rest assured I still eat chocolate in some form Every. Single. Day. haha).
Which brings me back to these chocolate peanut butter overnight oats! While I love this apple version (have you tried them yet?!), I love how versatile this chocolate peanut butter version is year-round. It’s so simple to make; I love prepping these on the weekend to have on hand for easy breakfasts during the work week! Here’s what you’ll need to make them…
Ingredients for Overnight Oats
Oats
Like all of my overnight oat recipes, I prefer using rolled/old-fashioned (whole) oats versus quick (or steel-cut) oats. I think they have the best texture by far for overnight oats! You can try using quick oats, but I can’t vouch for the best texture if you do. As I’m sure you know, oats are very heart-healthy and a great source of whole grains and fiber! They are also gluten free (just make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you have celiac disease, as there is sometimes concern for cross-contamination in processing).
Peanut Butter Powder/Flour
I love using peanut butter flour (also commonly called PB2) in recipes (never as a direct replacement for a peanut butter spread…don’t recommend that). However, the peanut butter powder takes the place of protein powder and does several important things for this recipe. First, it adds a thicker, cookie-dough like texture to these overnight oats (I personally dislike soupy/runny oats, whether eaten hot or cold). In addition to texture, the peanut butter powder is packed with protein to make this a satisfying, balanced breakfast. Plus, it adds delicious concentrated peanut butter flavor!!! I love adding regular peanut butter swirled on top of these oats and peanut butter powder mixed in them for the BEST flavor.
Dark Cocoa Powder
Any unsweetened cocoa powder (or you can use cacao powder too!) works here! I like using dark/dutch process cocoa powder for a darker chocolate flavor.
Chia Seeds
NOT too much. Nobody needs chia seeds stuck in their teeth or a weird texture/consistency like chia pudding (just my personal opinion!). However, adding just a small amount of chia seeds (1 teaspoon per serving) helps make these oats even thicker as the chia seeds absorb liquid. You won’t be able to taste them. Chia seeds are a great source of fiber too, in addition to the oats!
Pinch of Salt
I like using sea salt in most of my recipes. Just a pinch is all you need to bring out the sweetness and provide the best taste!
Chocolate Milk or Protein Drink
I used Orgain protein drinks when making these overnight oats, which are sweetened with stevia so doesn’t add lots of added sugars! It also adds even more protein to this recipe. If you click here, you can get 30% off your first order of Orgain by using the code “audra” at checkout!
However, you can absolutely use any chocolate milk of your choice. Regular cow’s milk chocolate milk, a chocolate protein drink, or dark chocolate almond milk are all delicious and work well! Use whatever you prefer/have on hand.
Serving Suggestions
As written, I usually get two servings from this recipe. These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are absolutely delicious by themselves, and can be eaten hot or cold the next morning (or at least a couple hours later to let all the liquid absorb). I love adding fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, etc.), and may or may not have also added a crumbled healthy protein buckeye on top too!
As always, I’d love to hear if you try this recipe! Feel free to leave a comment below, tab me on social media, send me a DM on Instagram…hope you love these chocolate peanut butter overnight oats as much as I do! 😊
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- 1 cup old-fashioned/rolled oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter flour (aka PB2)
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
- 1⅓ cup chocolate milk (I used Orgain chocolate protein drink-see link above), but any choc. milk works
- Mix all ingredients together in bowl. Divide between two pint mason jars or storage containers of choice.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Delicious hot or cold!
- Toppings ideas: fresh berries, peanut butter, sliced banana, crumbled protein buckeyes!
- Leftovers keep fresh in fridge for at least 4 days.
Oh, I’m sure my husband will love it! I’ll surprise him with preparing this delicious breakfast tomorrow morning 🙂 Thanks, Brittany!
Yay! I’m sure he will like it…thanks for trying the recipe! 🙂
Dad was just saying yesterday he also does not like winter and would like to move
somewhere warmer!!
I just need to convince Chris!!! ☹️