Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup non-dairy milk; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 1 1/2 tsp dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp flaxseeds; Creamy peanut butter; Melted dark chocolate; Dark chocolate chips

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Creamy, nutty, and chocolatey Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats is a fantastic way to start any day. This tasty breakfast is so simple to make and is ideal for those busy mornings. An overnight oats recipe that is indulgent enough to be a dessert, yet healthy enough to be enjoyed for breakfast. Plus, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and full of delicious ingredients.

A small white bowl filled with peanut butter chocolate chip overnight oats. Topped with creamy peanut butter, a drizzle of dark chocolate, and dark chocolate chips, with a spoon in it. Bowl is on a white marble counter.

Dark chocolate chips mixed in with creamy peanut butter, is a foolproof overnight oats combination. This sweet and satisfying breakfast is supreme for those busy early mornings. All you need is 5 minutes to make the oats, place in refrigerator, and enjoy in the morning. Breakfast couldn’t be any simpler than that!

Why you’ll love this overnight oats recipe

All it takes is 5 minutes and 6 ingredients to prepare this easy overnight oats recipe.
It’s a creamy, nutty, and chocolatey breakfast.
This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

Key Ingredients

Oats: Rolled Oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for overnight oats, because they absorb the liquid the best. However, if you only have quick oats on hand, you can use them too!
Dark Chocolate Chips: The essential ingredient to make this recipe the perfect treat.
Creamy Peanut Butter: Something nutty for this overnight oats recipe. Of course, this can be swapped with any nut or seed butter.
Maple Syrup: For sweetness.
Non-dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk will work. I personally used unseewetend almond milk in this recipe.
Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional and can be replaced with chia seeds, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

Ingredients for overnight oats recipe. 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1 tablespoon flaxseeds and 1 teaspoon dark chocolate chips in a small clear glass bowl, 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and white non-dairy milk in a glass bowl. All items on a marble counter.

How to make overnight oats

This easy overnight oats recipe only requires 5 minutes and 4 simple steps to prepare.

To begin, mix together the rolled oats and flaxseeds in a large mixing bowl or a jar.
Next, add the maple syrup, creamy peanut butter, non-dairy milk, and mix until it’s well combined. Then, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Transfer the oat mixture directly to your jar or cover and place in the fridge overnight.
The next morning, remove oats from the fridge, enjoy as is, or top with a drizzle of creamy peanut butter, melted dark chocolate, and additional dark chocolate chips, if desired.

A clear glass bowl comprised of non-dairy milk, flaxseeds, dark chocolate chips, creamy peanuts butter, all mixed together and is on a white marble counter.

Tips for making this recipe perfectly

Overnight oats are easy to make, but be sure to follow these tips to ensure a creamy breakfast treat.

Use rolled oats for a chewy texture or quick oats for a softer texture.
For preparation, mix this recipe in large bowl, because it’s easier to stir.
Be sure to mix all the dry and wet ingredients together before adding the dark chocolate chips.

Overnight oats toppings

Customize this creamy, nutty, and chocolatey overnight oats recipe with your ideal toppings. I personally topped mine with creamy peanut butter, melted dark chocolate, and additional dark chocolate chips. However, you can top your overnight oats with whatever you desire. Below are just a few options to garnish your morning breakfast.

Nut butter: creamy peanut butter, almond butter, pecan butter, hazelnut butter, SunButter, etc.
Melted dark chocolate
Dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries.
Sliced banana
Chopped nuts: peanuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc.
Shredded coconut or coconut flakes

Regardless what you top your Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with, it will definitely be a yummy breakfast treat.

Substitutions

If you don’t have flaxseeds, you can use chia seeds, or completely omit.
Use any of your favorite non-dairy milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can certainly use coconut or cashew milk.
Don’t want to use creamy peanut butter? No problem. Use any of nut or seed butter that you have on hand.

Overnight Oats FAQs

ARE OVERNIGHT OATS HEALTHY?

Overnight oats are a great breakfast option. They’re loaded with fiber and give you lasting energy throughout the morning. The addition of flaxseeds and creamy peanut butter in this recipe, also provide some extra nutrients, protein, and essential minerals for you.

HOW LONG DO OVERNIGHT OATS LAST?

Overnight oats typically last for 4-5 days in the fridge, however they’re best to be enjoyed within a couple of days, because the oats will become softer in texture.

DO YOU EAT THEM HOT OR COLD?

It’s ultimately up to you! Overnight oats are generally enjoyed cold. However, if you’re not a fan of cold breakfasts, then just pop them into the microwave or add them to the stove to heat them up, after they soak overnight.

A glass jar filled with peanut butter chocolate chip overnight oats with a lid in the background, set on a white marble countertop and a backsplash of white subway tile.

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