Indulge in a delicious and satisfying breakfast with these rich and creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats.
Ingredients
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 teaspoon chocolate chips
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
Peanuts (optional, to be added in the morning)
Execution
Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the oats, milk, cocoa powder, one tablespoon of peanut butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
Soak: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Adjust Consistency: In the morning, take the oats out of the refrigerator. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more milk and stir.
Layer and Assemble: Layer half of the oats in a glass or jar, add 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter and some chocolate chips, then layer the remaining oats. Top with the remaining peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Garnish and Enjoy: Serve the chilled oats immediately. Optionally, add peanuts on top and stir well.
Additional tips
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the sweetness by adding a bit of honey, agave syrup, or more maple syrup in the morning if desired.
- Add Crunch: Top with nuts, like almonds or pecans, for added texture and extra protein.
- Meal Prep: Prepare multiple jars at once for a convenient grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.
- Temperature Preference: If you prefer warm oats, microwave the mixture for 30-60 seconds before serving.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- Peanuts optional, to be added in the morning
Instructions
Prepare the Oats:
- In a bowl, combine the oats, milk, cocoa powder, one tablespoon of peanut butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
Soak:
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Morning Preparation:
- In the morning, take the oats out of the refrigerator. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more milk and stir.
- Layer half of the oats in a glass, add 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter and some chocolate chips, then layer the remaining oats.
- Top with the remaining peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Serve:
- Serve the chilled oats immediately. Optionally, add peanuts on top and stir well.
Notes
- Make it sweeter: Add a little honey or maple syrup if you like it sweeter
- Try different mix-ins: Banana slices or a spoonful of jam taste great with this
- Save time in the morning: Make your oats in the container you’ll eat from
- Keep it fresh: These oats stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Warm option: If you don’t like cold breakfast, warm it up in the microwave for 30 seconds
- Protein boost: Mix in a spoonful of protein powder with the dry ingredients
