It takes me a while to wake up most mornings, so I love the idea of overnight oats. These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are one of my go-to recipes because they combine two of my favorite flavors in one delicious breakfast. Overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. It's an easy, nutritious meal that's ready to grab and go.
Whether you are a chocolate lover, a peanut butter fanatic, or simply looking for a quick and easy breakfast idea, peanut butter cup overnight oats are sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning long. This chocolatey goodness is a great way to start the day!
If you love oatmeal for breakfast, you should also check out my oat flour waffles or this delicious banana bread baked oatmeal.
Ingredient Notes
This easy recipe uses a handful of simple ingredients that can be found in any grocery store. It's gluten free and vegan as written.
- Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oats - If you're following a gluten free diet, ensure you have gluten-free certified oats. Oats are a food which should be naturally gluten free but are highly susceptible to cross contamination during harvesting and processing. I use Bob's Red Mill brand of Old-fashioned oats.
- Non-Dairy Milk - I prefer to use oat milk or coconut milk in all of my recipes. You can use the non-dairy milk of your choice. If you're not dairy free, regular milk will work in the same measure.
- Creamy Peanut Butter - I always use natural peanut butter that has no sugar added. You can easily substitute almond butter or cashew butter, if you don't eat peanuts.
- Maple Syrup - This recipe is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. If you don't have syrup on hand, you can use honey in the same measure.
- Non-Dairy Yogurt - Use your favorite brand of dairy free yogurt. If you're not dairy free, use regular yogurt or plain Greek yogurt in the same measure.
- Mini Chocolate Chips - I always use Enjoy Life brand mini chocolate chips, which are allergen free. If you're not dairy free, you can use your favorite brand.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - Hershey's cocoa powder is my go-to, because it's marked gluten free. Because there is no chemical reaction in this recipe, feel free to use Dutch process cocoa or natural cacao for a twist on the chocolate flavor.
- Vanilla - Adding a little vanilla extract enhances the sweet flavor of this breakfast treat without adding more sugar.
- Chia Seeds - These seeds are a great addition to overnight oats. They add to the creamy texture while also providing protein and fiber.
See recipe card for full ingredient list with quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Peanut Free - Use another type of nut butter in place of peanut butter in the same measure.
- Nut Free - Replace nut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Add roasted peanuts on top for a little extra crunch.
- Add cocoa nibs for crunch and a stronger chocolate flavor, plus all the added superfood goodness.
- Add bananas slices. Bananas goes great with chocolate and peanut butter. Just make sure to add the bananas right before eating.
- Add your favorite protein powder - to add extra protein to this recipe.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
While regular oatmeal uses a 1 cup water to 1 cup oats ratio, for overnight oats it will work better with 1 cup of oats, 1 cup of milk and ½ cup of yogurt. If you don't want to use yogurt, you can replace this with an additional ½ cup of milk.
STEP 1: Combine all of the ingredients together in a large bowl.
STEP 2: Stir until well mixed.
STEP 3: Portion the oat mixture into glasses or jars. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
STEP 4: In the morning, give your oats a good stir then top with additional yogurt, extra peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Expert Tip
If you prefer your oats warm, after chilling overnight heat the oats in the microwave for 30-60 seconds then top with additional toppings if desired.
Recipe FAQs
Once refrigerated, they can stay chilled for 3-4 days. This makes them an ideal meal planning breakfast recipe.
Oats are an ingredient that is susceptible to contamination during farming and processing. Therefore, if you're following a gluten free diet you will need to use only gluten free certified oats.
Some people who react to gluten also have a reaction to oats, even gluten free oats. Always do what's best for your body.
The minimum time is about 3 hours, but I prefer my oats to be softer than that. The longer they soak, the less oat texture will remain. Gluten free oats tend to be a little stiffer than regular oats, so I think the extra soak time helps with the texture.
With oats, chia seeds and peanut butter, this oatmeal recipe is a good source of protein which is a great way to start the day.
More gluten free breakfast recipes to consider:
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Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Gluten Free Oats
- 1 Cup Non Dairy Milk
- ½ Cup Dairy Free Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- pinch Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Allergen Free Mini Chocolate Chips for topping
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients, except the mini chocolate chips in a large bowl.1 Cup Gluten Free Oats, 1 Cup Non Dairy Milk, ½ Cup Dairy Free Yogurt, 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter, 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds, 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, pinch Salt
- Stir until well mixed.
- Portion into jars, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with additional yogurt, peanut butter, chocolate chips, etc before serving.2 Tablespoons Allergen Free Mini Chocolate Chips
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
Miranda Barona ( Stark) says
HEAVENly Delightful and sweetly fun.
Will definitely make again and again.
I love this! We all need more sweet fun in our lives 🙂