Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a simple, healthy breakfast you can make in under 5 minutes. These oats are packed with protein and so delicious!
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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a breakfast DREAM! Creamy protein packed oats with salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips are an absolute treat!
why we love peanut butter overnight oats
Peanut butter and chocolate.. what’s not to love?! All kidding aside, these oats are the best:
- Meal Prep Friendly – These oats are great for meal prepping because they only take a few minutes to put together. They also last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Super Easy to Make – If you have 10 minutes that’s all it takes to make overnight oats!
- High Protein & Delicious– These oats have 15g of protein to help you stay full throughout the day!
How do you make overnight oats with chia?
It is SO easy to make overnight oats. All you need to do is combine your ingredients, shake or stir to combine them, and store them in the refrigerator overnight so they thicken up/absorb the liquid.
In this recipe, I used rolled oats and almond milk as my base, and then added in peanut butter + chocolate for flavor. You can add in any of your favorite toppings!
If you like this recipe, you’ll love our Banana Overnight Oats, Almond Joy Overnight Oats, Berry Overnight Oats, or Pumpkin Overnight Oats.
Why add chia seeds to overnight oats? Chia seeds are high in protein and omega3s, making them a great addition to overnight oats. They’re low in calories and add a delicious texture!
Do chia seeds expand in overnight oats? Yes, chia seeds do expand in overnight oats. They absorb liquid and create a thicker, pudding like texture in overnight oats.
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats:
If you’re looking to get a good combo of carbs, healthy fats, and protein when you’re making overnight oats, these Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are the perfect trifecta of just that!
This recipe only has 6 ingredients, because that’s all you really need. The base is:
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded substitutions box.
How to make Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Making these overnight oats with chia seeds is simple.
- Mix all ingredients together
- Store in the refrigerator overnight
- Enjoy warm or cold in the morning!
Substitutions for this peanut butter overnight oats recipe:
Rolled Oats: I have not tried this recipe with quick cook oats. I think it would work but they might get soggier quicker. I wouldn’t recommend it. Irish/Steel Cut Oats will not work in this recipe. If you need a Steel Cut Oats recipe, we love this Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal!
Greek Yogurt: You can substitute greek yogurt with non-dairy yogurt if you’d like.
Milk: You can sub almond milk for any kind of milk (dairy, Walnut Milk, oat, rice, etc). Any kind will work!
Peanut Butter– You can sub almond butter or cashew butter for the peanut butter.
Vegan: If you want to make this recipe vegan you can leave out the yogurt.
Chia Seeds: If you don’t have chia seeds you can omit them.
Chocolate Chips: You can omit chocolate chips from this recipe.
Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal: If you prefer warm oatmeal, check out this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Recipe.
Other Add-ins: This recipe would be great with other add-ins like banana or coconut. Check out this Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats Recipe or Strawberry Overnight Oats.
How long do overnight oats with chia seeds last?
Refrigerator: We recommend prepping/storing these overnight oats for no more than 4 days in the fridge.
As the days go on, the oats will get softer. For best results, prep 24 hours in advance!
Freezing: We don’t recommend freezing overnight oats. They unfortunately don’t freeze well. If you need a freezer friendly recipe, you can try our Baked Oatmeal which freezes great!
What kind of oats should I use for overnight oats?
For the recipe, you’ll need to use old fashioned rolled oats. These are the only oats that will work for making overnight oats!
Why not use quick oats for overnight oats?
You can’t use quick cook or steel cut oats to make overnight oats. With quick cook oats, they can get too mushy when soaking overnight. With steel cut oats, they can’t soak up the moisture overnight. They need to be cooked with heat to make them edible. If you need a Steel Cut Oats recipe, try these Baked Steel Cut Oats!
Overnight Oats Peanut Butter Toppings and Additions:
These overnight oats are perfect as is, but you can add a lot of yummy toppings to them! Here are some of our favorite things to top overnight oats with:
- fresh fruit – berries, mango, and pineapple all go great in oats. We have a delicious berry overnight oats recipe!
- nuts/seeds – chopped peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds
- nut butter – a drizzle of peanut or almond butter is yummy
Do you eat Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats cold or warm?
You can eat overnight oats cold or warm! It’s up to you and your taste. I prefer to pop my overnight oats in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before eating, but if you enjoy them cold you can eat them cold!
Overnight Oats with Chia FAQs
Overnight oats can be good for weight loss. Overnight oats can be high in protein, filling, and delicious. The key to weight loss is being in a caloric deficit.
No, it is not bad to put peanut butter in oatmeal. Peanut butter is delicious and adds great flavor to oatmeal!
Yes, you can put raw chia seeds in oatmeal. Chia seeds don’t need to be cooked and they can add a delicious crunch/texture to oatmeal.
Other healthy breakfast recipes:
We love these Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes but here are our favorite healthy breakfast recipes!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- In a mason jar or container, combine all ingredients, cover + shake vigorously to combine or stir. You may need to stir after shaking to evenly distribute peanut butter.
- Store in refrigerator for a minimum of 6-8 hours
- When ready to eat, serve cold or heat in microwave.
Katie says
This is my new go to breakfast. So easy and tastes like reeses!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Love that, Katie! They’re one of our favorite breakfasts too 🙂
Hazel Hummel says
Where can I purchase marine collagen
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Hazel – the marine collagen is linked multiple times through out the post, but you can click here to purchase it.
Amber Lussier says
How long can I leave these in the fridge? Can I prep for the week?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Amber- We recommend prepping/storing these overnight oats for no more than 5 days in the fridge. As the days go on, the oats will get softer. For best results, prep 24 hours in advance!
Kristen says
This looks delicious! If I was going to add some bananas to the oatmeal, would you recommend adding them before or after you soak the oats overnight?
The Clean Eating Couple says
I would probably add them after they soak – I think they might get a little brown/mushy otherwise!
Diana says
Can one use instant oats? How should the amount of milk be adjusted?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi, I have a note about this in the post – pasting it here 🙂 You can’t use quick cook or steel cut oats to make overnight oats. With quick cook oats they can get too mushy when soaking overnight. Thanks!
Alexis C says
Loved this recipe! I thrive on make ahead meals for breakfast. I did not use the Vital Proteins Marine Collagen, I used the protein powder I have at home so I made sure to track everything on My Fitness Pal to get the correct protein and calories. So yummy!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Alexis! Glad you liked it! You can use any protein powder and it’s delicious in this recipe 🙂
Melissa says
These oats are easy & amazing… i have loved every recipe I have tried from these guys!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Melissa!! So glad you like them!
P says
This was great easy breakfast
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you!!
Amanda Brewer says
These overnight oats are my new favorite breakfast. They keep me filled until lunch! These literally taste like a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Amanda! Glad you enjoyed them!
Megan says
Love these oats!!! Breakfast is always the hardest meal for our family! I make these oats the night before work, it takes 2 minutes to make and then I have a great breakfast on the way to work. So easy to transport and so yummy and filling.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you, Megan!! I appreciate it! So glad you like them!
Ashley says
Another fantastic recipe that will DEFINITELY be rotation!! The only thing I altered was the nut butter–I had almond butter on hand so that’s what I used, but this recipe is fast, easy, and delicious to boot! The perfect thing to prep the night before and have at my desk in the morning before the business of teacher life hits!
Adele Peters says
Can this be made with vanilla almond milk ?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Yes – please read the substitutions section. You can use any milk
Keeley says
My new go-to breakfast!! So easy to prep it while cleaning up dinner. I eat some before my workout the next day and the rest after I get home. So delicious! Thanks for another 5 star recipe!