These are high protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and peanut butter powder and are made in TEN minutes!
These are the BEST chocolate peanut butter protein overnight oats and I love them because they're creamy, easy to make, and COOL which is especially nice during the hot summer months. Similar to Brownie Batter Overnight Oats, you won't be able to get enough of them!
Has there ever been a more beautiful combination than chocolate and peanut butter?? Nay, nay I say. Add in chocolate chips, a drizzle of peanut butter, and maybe some bananas and you're in peanut butter cup oatmeal heaven.
They're my favorite no cook, no bake method of making oatmeal, especially in hot weather! I love to make overnight oats with homemade instant pot greek yogurt, it has no added sugar and is high in protein.
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⭐️ Why This Oats Recipe is the BEST
- It's healthy - packed with high protein ingredients like greek yogurt, peanut butter powder (such as PB2), chocolate protein powder, and oats.
- It's chocolate for breakfast! Healthy breakfast recipes with chocolate are life.
- Easy to make ahead- it only takes TEN minutes to whip up a big batch for the week, making it an awesome meal prep oatmeal recipe in jars or meal prep oatmeal containers.
- Doubles as a healthy chocolate dessert OR breakfast.
- Uses peanut butter powder, which is lower in fat, sugar, and calories than regular peanut butter, and packs in flavor and protein!
🛒 Key Ingredients
- Greek Yogurt - plain unflavored is best because it can be used for any flavor of overnight oats, including Easy Vanilla Overnight Oats. Adds a nice protein boost and makes them super creamy!
- Oats - Old-fashioned regular oats (rolled oats) are best. Instant oats could be used in a pinch, but are more processed and can become gummy in texture.
- Peanut Butter Powder - a brand like PB2 or PBFit, or a generic store brand.
- Agave Nectar - a natural sweetener more mild in flavor than honey or maple syrup and won't change the flavor of the oats.
- Milk - adds needed liquid that soaks into the oats and helps to make them creamy.
- Cocoa Powder - adds the lovely dark chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate Protein Powder - use your favorite variety. Can be whey or plant-based, and it adds flavor and protein. Here's a decently priced chocolate protein powder I've used in the past.
- Optional toppings: bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, nuts of choice, dried fruit, etc.
✏️ Substitutions
- Agave Nectar is used in this recipe but can easily be replaced by honey or real maple syrup. Stevia drops could also be used but may taste different.
- Greek Yogurt can be replaced by regular unflavored yogurt or vegan yogurt.
- Milk of choice can be used, either dairy or plant based to make it vegan.
- Chocolate protein powder can be replaced with vanilla if you don't have chocolate, but it will taste a little different.
🧑🍳 Instructions
Here's instructions for how to make yummy chocolate peanut butter banana overnight oats. It's pretty similar to making Chocolate Overnight Oats and just as easy.
Step 1 - Add the oats, greek yogurt, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and peanut butter powder to a bowl or jar. Mix well.
Step 2 - Add in the vanilla, agave nectar, and milk and mix until smoother and creamy. The cocoa powder may take a bit of mixing to combine all the way. They will still be runny.
Step 3 - Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. They will thicken up by the next day and be the texture of pudding.
You can top the chocolate peanut butter oats with bananas sliced, chia seeds sprinkled on top, walnuts or pecans, or even chocolate chips melted on top for a chocolate ganache. YUM.
📌 Top Tips
- Make sure to stir in the dry ingredients with the Greek yogurt first. The cocoa powder clings to the yogurt and mixes more easily with it than with the milk.
- Drizzle with peanut butter or melted chocolate for an indulgent treat!
- Stir the overnight oats before putting them in the fridge, don't leave them unmixed in layers. Otherwise, the flavors will be off and the milk will soak into the oats, they won't be as creamy.
❄️ Storage
Refrigerate: You can store peanut butter and chocolate overnight oats for about 5 days as long as the dairy is fresh.
Freeze: You can freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months, then thaw and give it a good stir before eating. Avoid refreezing for best results.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Overnight oats are a cold oatmeal or porridge, like muesli with a texture similar to rice pudding or even tapioca pudding.
It's made by mixing regular old fashioned oats with liquid and a few other ingredients and letting them rest overnight (or at least a few hours).
Healthy and hearty - they are very nutrient dense, and help you feel full for longer. You can add chia seeds, ground flax meal, wheat bran, or hemp hearts for extra omegas and complex carbohydrates. Add protein powder or collagen for an added nutritional boost!
Easy to meal prep - overnight oats are SO EASY to make in bulk and make ahead! They are the perfect on the go breakfast. They take ten minutes to prepare.
Easily customizable - you can substitute many ingredients to fit your dietary and allergy needs. You can also reduce sweetener as needed.
Overnight oats are considered healthy for a few reasons. Oats are a complex carbohydrate and are packed with nutrients like fiber and also contain protein. Other added ingredients to overnight oats are things like yogurt, milk, nuts, etc. which also contain protein and healthy fats.
They soak up more liquid the longer they refrigerate, so the oats become softer. They may have a more creamy texture if left for more than one night.
Yes! Once left overnight, you can heat them in the microwave. They don't need to cook for a long time since the oats are softened from resting overnight, so reheating for a minute or so should be fine.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup old fashioned regular oats
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter powder
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant based)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon sweetener of choice (agave nectar, honey, maple syrup)
- optional toppings: walnuts, chocolate chips, bananas, peanut butter
Instructions
- In a jar or reusable container, mix together the oats, greek yogurt, protein powder, peanut butter powder, and cocoa powder.
- Add in milk, vanilla, and sweetener of choice and mix well.
- Top with optional toppings, cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Shalleene Pickard says
I used peanut butter instead of the powder because I did not have any powder. These are delicious and are now my go to breakfast. They taste like dessert. Thank you!
Sara says
You’re so welcome I’m glad you enjoy them!
Allysa Petras says
Just made this again! It's absolutely delish! I've lost track of how many times I've made it!
Teri says
Can you use peanut butter instead of the powder?
Sara says
You sure can! The peanut butter flavor might be stronger. I would use 1 TB so that it doesn’t overpower the chocolate but you can use as much as your heart desires!
Allison says
Hello! If I don’t have chocolate protein powder, would vanilla be a gross substitute or should I use more cocoa powder instead..? Thank you!
Sara says
Hey Allison, I’ve used Vanilla before and it turned out fine, just wasn’t as strong of a chocolate flavor. I guess it depends on the brand and taste.
Pam says
Thank you
Pam says
How's many servings use this recipe suppose to be for?
Sara says
This recipe makes one serving. I generally make 4-6 at a time in different small jars or containers.