Looking for a delicious grab and go breakfast thats healthy and filling? This easy to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is full of protein and rich chocolatey goodness!
If you love overnight oats, you'll also love my Blackberry Cobbler Easy Overnight Oats, Fresh Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats, and my Banana Nut Overnight Oats With Walnuts.
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Starting your morning with a nutrient-rich meal sets the tone for the entire day. A high-protein breakfast—like these 6 Best Overnight Oats Recipes—can keep you full and energized until lunchtime, helping you avoid mid-morning cravings and less nutritious snacks. Instead of reaching for something sugary or processed, you’ll stay satisfied and on track for a wholesome lunch.
One of the best parts about these overnight oats is the nutritional lineup: whole grain oats bring antioxidants, plain Greek yogurt and peanut butter add protein and healthy fats, and almond milk offers a good dose of calcium and essential vitamins.
Time-saving is huge for me—especially in the morning rush of getting the kids out the door and heading to the gym myself. That’s why I love overnight oats. Just prep them the night before, and they’re ready to grab straight from the fridge when you wake up.
If you’re into meal prep like I am, these are a total win. Alongside my go-to options like the Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl and Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches, overnight oats are a reliable, nutritious, on-the-go breakfast solution. Or if you have enough time on your hands in the morning, try out my Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shake.
And these Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats? They’re pure joy. Delicious, clean, satisfying—and guaranteed to make you smile.
Reasons You'll Love It
- Super quick to prepare -- takes 5 minutes
- Stores easy in a fridge
- Creamy and delicious
- It's healthy, easy and delicious
Ingredients For Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Rolled Oats: These are the classic choice for overnight oats. They soak up all the goodness while keeping a nice, chewy texture. Choose rolled oats (AKA old fashioned oats), as opposed to quick cooking oats or steel cut oats for the best texture.
Chia seeds: These naturally thicken the oats as they soak, creating a creamy, pudding-like texture with a subtle crunch. They blend seamlessly into overnight oats and enhance the texture of many dishes. Try them in recipes like Raspberry Chia Jam or Blackberry Chia Jam—or as the star ingredient in Mango Chia Pudding.
Almond Milk: Almond milk keeps things light and dairy-free. It has a mild flavor that works great in overnight oats and helps everything get nice and creamy overnight. If you'd prefer, you can use dairy milk or any milk of choice.
Greek Yogurt: This makes the oats super creamy and adds a good dose of protein. It also brings a little tanginess that balances out the sweet stuff like chocolate and peanut butter. You can swap for a non-dairy alternative.
Maple Syrup: A natural way to sweeten things up. Maple syrup adds a warm, cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with peanut butter and chocolate. You can swap for raw honey, coconut sugar or monkfruit extract.
Recipe FAQs
This recipe calls for old fashioned rolled oats, also known as rolled oats. Don’t use quick oats because they will get soft and mushy sitting overnight. Steel cuts oats, on the other hand, will not absorb the liquid without being cooked.
Old fashioned rolled oats are the ideal consistency for this recipe.
You may want to substitute some of the ingredients if you have preferences or requirements. That is entirely possible:
- Switch peanut butter for another nut butter, like almond, cashew, macadamia, and walnut
- The almond milk can be switched for rice, coconut, dairy, or cashew milk
- If you have gluten-intolerance, be sure to buy oats specified as gluten-free and not processed or transported with grains
- Vary your toppings and use chocolate chunks or peanuts
I personally love these 16 oz mason jars for making chocolate peanut butter oats. They are just the right size and are easy when you are looking to grab-and-go. (For more help on air-tight containers check out my post Ultimate Guide to the Best Meal Prep Containers.)
Overnight oats can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you prefer to heat them in the microwave for a minute or two, you can. But, they are delicious when cold, too.
More Easy Overnight Oats Recipes
Now that you have tried these fabulous chocolate overnight oats, you’ll want to try more! These are my fave recipes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Equipment
- blender
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Ingredients
- ½ banana
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional, but adds healthy fat, fiber, and protein)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- optional dark chocolate chunks, for garnish
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except for the oats to a kitchen blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Combine the oats and the blended mixture in a mixing bowl or mason jar.
- Place into the fridge overnight or for at least 4-6 hours.
- Top with dark chocolate chunks.
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Notes
- If you prefer warm oats, microwave for 30–60 seconds before eating. Just stir and enjoy!
- Make a few jars at once and store in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Perfect for busy mornings!
- Add sliced bananas, chopped peanuts, a drizzle of melted chocolate, or a spoonful of extra peanut butter on top before serving.
- Overnight is best, but if you’re short on time, 4 hours is the minimum for the oats and chia to soften.
Nutrition
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Alicia
I like how filling and nutritious this is. It holds me over till lunch time. It’s yummy and creamy.
Lacey Baier
This recipe is a total win—creamy, rich, and packed with chocolatey peanut butter flavor. It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert but keeps you full and energized. I love how easy it is to customize, too—just add bananas, chia seeds, or a drizzle of honey. So good!