Description
A quick and easy overnight oats recipe that combines creamy peanut butter and rich cocoa for a satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Chocolate chips or bananas for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Gather a mason jar or a medium bowl and measure your oats, milk, cocoa, peanut butter, maple syrup (if using), vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the oats, milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the jar or bowl. Stir vigorously until mixed.
- Cover the jar or bowl and refrigerate. Let it chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- In the morning, give the oats a quick stir to loosen them. Adjust sweetness or thickness if needed, and top as desired.
Notes
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If the oats thicken, stir in a tablespoon of milk to loosen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg