Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a rich, creamy spin on the classic—easy to prep and full of chocolatey, nutty flavor.
author’s note
The Breakfast That Tastes Like a Reese’s Cup!
I have a serious weakness for chocolate and peanut butter together. Reese’s cups are one of my favorite treats, so it only made sense to turn those flavors into a breakfast I could prep ahead.
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats don’t have any candy in them, but they have that same rich, chocolatey, nutty flavor. The peanut butter makes the oats extra creamy, the cocoa powder gives them a brownie-like flavor, and the Greek yogurt adds the best thick texture.
I’ve made a lot of overnight oats over the years, and I love how easy they are to change up. Some mornings I want something fruity, some mornings I want brownie batter oats, and other mornings I want this chocolate peanut butter version with a few chocolate chips on top.
This recipe is one of my favorites because it feels like a treat, but it still takes less than 10 minutes to prep. Stir everything together at night, pop it in the fridge, and breakfast is ready when you are.
Ingredient In Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter: Use creamy, not chunky, so it stirs in easily.
- Vanilla Extract & Salt: Boosts flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Greek Yogurt: Choose a sweet, mild yogurt—honey vanilla works best.
- Milk: Use your favorite milk, but unsweetened almond milk is my fave.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: Stick with old-fashioned oats; quick oats get too mushy.
- Cocoa Powder: Dutch cocoa is smoother and less bitter than regular cocoa powder.
- Maple Syrup: Start with less and add more later if needed.
- Optional Dark Chocolate Chips: Add them right before eating so they stay firm.
Featured Comment
“This recipe is amazing. My daughter and I are obsessed. So good topped with a sliced banana.”
– Jody
How To Make Peanut Butter Overnight Oat
- Combine peanut butter, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, yogurt, milk, oats, cocoa powder, and maple syrup in a bowl or jar.
- Mix everything well until the peanut butter is fully blended.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 30 mins to allow the oats to thicken.
- Optionally, top with dark chocolate chips before serving. Enjoy within three days.
Quick Tip
Since peanut butter is thick, really stir it in. Use the back of a spoon to mash it into the oats so every bite has peanut butter flavor.
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Equipment
- Wide-mouth Mason Jar or small bowl or container
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt or plain vanilla yogurt, see note 1
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or another milk
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder see note 2
- 1/2 up to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia, see note 3
- Dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, jar, or plastic container, stir together the peanut butter, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, yogurt, almond milk, old-fashioned oats, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
- Stir well and make sure the peanut butter is mashed in thoroughly.
- Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or until sufficiently cooled and thickened. (Sometimes I’ll even make them in the morning, get ready, and then eat them—they are great even after 30 minutes in the fridge.)
- When ready to eat, if desired, top with dark chocolate chips. Store overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a great way to wake up in the morning!
I’m so making these right now so I can have them for breakfast tomorrow!! I LOVE dessert-like breakfast, and I’m sure that this one will be a total winner at home. Oh wow, it looks delicious!
Have a wonderful weekend <3
I love that you ALWAYS have healthy sweet recipes for breakfast – looks like another winner!
This does not look healthy at all, but I’m so glad it is! Seriously, it looks so rich and decadent and I wish I would have had it for breakfast this morning. Also, bonus points for it being super easy and overnight! Plus peanut butter and chocolate? So many good things going on here. 🙂
This has my husband’s name written all over it! Inspiring – and stunning photographs! – as always!
Oh my gosh… *drool*
I need this in my life!
My kind of fun breakfast. Bet we’d all enjoy this one. Looks filling and delicious.
This looks and sounds divine!
I love overnight oats and this one sounds delicious! Peanut butter and chocolate? That means I can totally justify having chocolate for breakfast – sounds perfect to me 🙂 Happy Vday Chelsea and hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I keep meaning to try overnight oats but just never seem to do it! They always look delicious and I love anything with oats … this flavor sounds awesome! Anything with peanut butter and chocolate I can get down with : ) Happy friday!