Craving dessert for breakfast without the sugar crash? These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats nail that creamy, dreamy sweet spot while keeping you full till lunch. They come together in minutes, chill while you sleep, and taste like a peanut butter cup. Ready to meal-prep happiness in a jar?
1. Classic PB Cup Overnight Oats That Taste Like Dessert
This is the dependable, always-Instagrammable classic. It’s thick, creamy, and hits that perfect balance of rich cocoa and salty-sweet peanut butter. Make it once and you’ll memorize it, IMO.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- In a jar, whisk the milk, peanut butter, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the oats and Greek yogurt if using.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir, adjust sweetness, and top with mini chocolate chips.
Serve chilled with sliced banana or a drizzle of extra peanut butter. Want it warmer? Microwave 30–45 seconds and stir. FYI, a pinch more salt makes the chocolate pop.
2. Crunchy Pretzel PB Brownie Oats For Your Inner Snack Goblin
Sweet, salty, crunchy: this one delivers the late-night-snack energy at 8 a.m. You get brownie vibes from the cocoa and a pretzel crunch that refuses to get soggy. It’s chaotic in the best way.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup cold brew coffee (or more milk)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons crushed pretzels (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chunks
Instructions:
- Whisk the milk, cold brew, peanut butter, cocoa, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Stir in the oats, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chunks.
- Fold in the crushed pretzels just before chilling for some softness, or wait until serving if you want maximum crunch.
- Chill overnight and top with extra pretzels.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt for contrast. Swap pretzels for roasted peanuts if you’re anti-sog. Trust me, the cold brew makes the chocolate taste deeper.
3. Banana Split PB Oats That Trick You Into Eating Fruit
Think sundae bar meets wholesome breakfast. Ripe banana brings natural sweetness while peanut butter and cocoa keep it indulgent. It tastes like cheating, but your nutrition app will disagree.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed (plus extra slices for topping)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 strawberries, sliced (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts or walnuts
- Optional: 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Instructions:
- Mash the banana in a jar, then whisk in milk, peanut butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in the oats and chia seeds.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Top with banana slices, strawberries, nuts, and chocolate chips if using.
Feeling extra? Add a spoon of Greek yogurt like “whipped cream.” Swap strawberries for cherries to go full banana split nostalgia.
4. High-Protein PB Chocolate Espresso Oats For Busy Mornings
Need fuel that actually tastes good? This power bowl packs protein powder and a kiss of espresso for that get-it-done energy. It’s your pre-meeting breakfast and pre-workout snack in one.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 shot espresso or 1/4 cup strong coffee, cooled
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (omit if using chocolate protein)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: cacao nibs for topping
Instructions:
- Blend or whisk the milk, espresso, protein powder, peanut butter, cocoa, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the oats and flaxseed.
- Chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Top with cacao nibs for crunch.
Use a shaker bottle for zero dishes. Too thick in the morning? Splash in more milk and stir. For dairy-free protein, pea or soy blends work best, seriously.
5. Double-Chocolate PB Fudge Oats With Silk-Smooth Texture
If you love pudding, this one is your soulmate. Chia seeds and yogurt make it ultra-lush, while cocoa and chocolate chips deliver a fudge moment. It’s rich but not cloying.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Whisk the milk, yogurt, peanut butter, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until silky.
- Stir in the oats and chia seeds.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill overnight to thicken into pudding-like perfection.
Add a pinch of instant espresso powder to deepen the chocolate. For nut-free, swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and use dairy-free yogurt. Serve with raspberries to cut the richness.
6. Salted Caramel PB Chocolate Oats That Belong On A Brunch Menu
We’re going bougie here. A quick homemade date “caramel” brings toasty sweetness that pairs insanely well with peanut butter and cocoa. You’ll feel fancy without spending $16 on café oats.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of flaky sea salt, plus more for topping
- 2 soft Medjool dates, pitted
- 2–3 tablespoons hot water (for blending dates)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon tahini for extra caramel vibes
Instructions:
- Blend the dates with hot water into a smooth caramel. Stir in a pinch of salt.
- Whisk the milk, peanut butter, cocoa, vanilla, and the date caramel until combined.
- Stir in the oats and chill overnight.
- Top with a drizzle of tahini (optional) and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
Garnish with sliced apples or pears for crunch. No dates? Use 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup and a dash of molasses. Don’t skip the finishing salt—it makes everything pop.
7. PB Mocha Berry Crunch Oats For People Who Want It All
You get coffee, chocolate, peanut butter, and fresh berries with granola for texture. It’s a layered parfait situation that looks fancy but takes 5 minutes. Great for meal prep or impressing guests who “don’t usually eat breakfast.”
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup crunchy granola
Instructions:
- Whisk the milk, coffee, peanut butter, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the oats and chia seeds. Refrigerate overnight.
- Layer a jar with oats, then berries, then granola. Repeat for a parfait effect.
- Eat immediately so the granola stays crunchy.
Swap granola for crushed roasted peanuts if you’re packing it to go. Blueberries pair best with mocha, but use whatever’s in your fridge. A tiny drizzle of honey on the berries? Chef’s kiss.
There you have it: seven ways to turn chocolate and peanut butter into breakfast magic. Prep a few jars tonight and let your future self high-five you in the morning. Which one are you making first?
