Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of oats, peanut butter, and chocolate layers chilled overnight for a sweet start or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Peanut Butter Layer

08 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Chocolate Layer

10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
11 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Toppings

13 - Mini chocolate chips
14 - Crushed roasted peanuts
15 - Sliced bananas

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
03 - In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle or spoon half of the mixture over each jar.
04 - In another small bowl, mix cocoa powder, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk until a smooth chocolate sauce forms. Drizzle or spoon half of the mixture over each jar.
05 - Cover the jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
06 - Top with mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or sliced bananas if desired. Enjoy chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required—you literally just mix, layer, and let your fridge do the work while you sleep.
  • It tastes legitimately like a peanut butter cup, which means you're not sacrificing flavor for nutrition.
  • Make it on Sunday and have breakfasts ready for half the week, which is a game-changer on mornings when you're barely awake.
02 -
  • If your peanut butter layer sinks into the oats instead of staying visible, it means you didn't thin it enough with milk—next time just add another splash.
  • The texture transforms completely after overnight chilling, going from granular to creamy, which is the whole point and also why patience is essential here.
03 -
  • Make your chocolate and peanut butter layers at room temperature before adding them to the cold oats—they blend much more smoothly and create cleaner visual layers.
  • If you forget to prepare these the night before, they still taste good at room temperature for about 30 minutes, though the cold version is definitely superior.
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