Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable version)

Creamy oats infused with cocoa and peanut butter, prepared the night before for effortless mornings.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt

04 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

06 - 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

07 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

09 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

11 - Sliced banana or strawberries

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract.

02 - Stir vigorously until all ingredients are well blended and peanut butter is fully incorporated into the mixture.

03 - Cover container and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to soften and absorb liquid for optimal texture.

04 - In the morning, stir again. Add a splash of milk if mixture is too thick to reach desired consistency.

05 - Top with chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, and fresh fruit. Serve chilled.

01 -

Tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually fuels you properly for the whole morning
Takes five minutes the night before while you are already in the kitchen anyway

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The texture thickens dramatically overnight, so start with a thinner mixture than you think you need
Chia seeds continue absorbing liquid, so if you are making this three days ahead, add an extra splash of milk before serving

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Mix everything in the jar you will store it in, one less dish to wash and you feel incredibly efficient
Let it sit on the counter for ten minutes before eating if straight from the fridge feels too shocking