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This peanut butter Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe is my favorite meal prep breakfast or lunch! It's packed with protein, takes 10 minutes, and literally tastes like dessert.
We can never have enough Chocolate Overnight Oats.
We can never have enough Chocolate Overnight Oats.My kids devour these chocolate overnight oats the minute they are ready and they get the award for easiest make-ahead breakfast (along with Bircher Muesli or Strawberry Overnight Oats)! They are so easy to grab and go; I make them for kids lunches, summer trips to the pool, park, camping, and even to bring to the airport!
This recipe makes two half pint mason jars or single serve containers, then refrigerate overnight (or up to 5 days). Enjoy them plain or top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, coconut flakes, or cacao nibs.
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Chocolate Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats*, (90g)
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, (I like clean simple eats or active stacks)
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter powder*
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, , or a few drops of liquid chocolate stevia
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, (300g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh berries and sliced bananas
- cacao nibs
- unsweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Add oats, chia seeds, protein powder, cocoa powder and peanut butter powder to a bowl and mix to combine. Stir in maple syrup, almond milk and vanilla extract until well combined.1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats*, 1 Tablespoon chia seeds, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 Tablespoons peanut butter powder*, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Divide between two 8oz containers with a lid (I like these containers, or half pint mason jars work great) and refrigerate overnight or for up to 5 days before eating.
- Enjoy plain, or top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, cacao nibs or coconut flakes.Fresh berries and sliced bananas, cacao nibs, unsweetened flaked coconut
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe June 2023. Updated June 2025.
Oh my gosh these tastes like the no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies – SO good!!
Could you leave the protein powder out? Or would you have to sub it for something else?
You can make it without protein powder! If it looks a little too thick, add a little bit more milk. Enjoy!
Wow, I just read the article about Chocolate Overnight Oats, and I absolutely loved it! The way the steps and details were explained was so simple and helpful. I tried making the recipe, and it turned out to be fantastic! Chocolate Overnight oats are such a convenient and delicious breakfast option, especially for busy mornings. Plus, I used True Elements Rolled Oats for this recipe, and they worked perfectly. I’m definitely going to make this again and again. Thank you for sharing such an awesome recipe!
I made this last night. It gets a 10 out of 10!
I did leave the vanilla out, and used 1% milk.
So easy, very chocolatey