Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are packed with protein and fiber for a filling and flavorful make-ahead breakfast. Gluten-free, vegan, oil-free and just 5 minutes of prep time!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• These oats are super easy to prep in just 5 minutes!
• This fiber-filled and protein-packed breakfast will keep you feeling full.
• Overnight oats are great for busy mornings or breakfast on-the-go...make them the night before and breakfast is ready when you wake up!
• This recipe is perfect for meal prep - the oats will last about 3-5 days in the fridge so simply multiply the recipe to suit your needs.
• The powerhouse flavor combination that is chocolate and peanut butter...um, need I say more?

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are oats that are soaked in milk for several hours to overnight to make oatmeal without the need for heat. 

Unlike traditional oatmeal, this no-cook version is typically eaten cold. 

However, if you prefer, you can warm the oats up in the microwave.

Ingredients you’ll need

• Gluten-Free, Whole-Grain Oats - You want to use old-fashioned oats (aka rolled oats) rather than the instant variety.
• Plant-Based Milk - I use almond milk but you can use any unsweetened plant-based milk of choice. However, I would stay away from canned coconut milk as it will make the oats too thick.
• Peanut Butter - I use natural, creamy peanut butter that is also unsweetened. You can try using the chunky variety if you prefer. You can also swap out the peanut butter for almond butter or cashew butter. 
• Pure Maple Syrup - You can use a little more than called for if you like more sweetness.
• Chia Seeds - You can use either the black or white variety. What’s great about chia seeds is that they are loaded with nutrients including fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Find out more about the nutritional content of chia seeds in this Healthline article.
• Cacao Powder - You can use unsweetened cocoa powder instead, if preferred.

Step-by-step recipe instructions

Step 1

Add the peanut butter, almond milk, maple syrup, chia seeds and cacao powder to a mason jar or glass bowl with a lid.

Step 2

Top with the oats.

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Step 3

Stir well to combine the ingredients.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours to overnight.

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Enjoy as is or with your favorite toppings!

Ideas for toppings

• More Peanut Butter
• Chopped Peanuts
• Cacao Nibs
• Mini Vegan Chocolate Chips
• Sliced Bananas
• Shredded Coconut

Recipe notes and tips 

• Overnight oats will keep for 3-5 days stored in a mason jar or other glass airtight container in the refrigerator.
• I recommend using a 12 oz. (or larger) mason jar so you have room to stir. You can also use a glass bowl or Pyrex and then transfer to a mason jar.
• If you are making multiple servings, you can either make them individually in mason jars or all at once in a large mixing bowl and then transfer to the single serving containers.
• You can add more milk after soaking if the oats get too thick for your liking.
• Not sweet enough? I don’t like my overnight oats too sweet, but if you have more of a sweet tooth, add the amount of maple syrup to suit your taste.
• Feel free to use more peanut butter in the oats, but note that this will increase not only the overall calorie content, but also the amount of fat.

More easy vegan breakfast recipes

• Overnight Chia Pudding
• Tofu Scramble
• Air Fryer Home Fries
• Vegan Ricotta Toast
• Avocado Toast

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