Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
Wake up to a breakfast that tastes like a treat! These overnight oats mix the amazing flavors of peanut butter and chocolate for a breakfast that feels like dessert but gives you energy for the day.
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
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