Overnight Oats Chocolate Chips (Print Version)

Wholesome oats soaked overnight with peanut butter and chocolate chips for a creamy breakfast.

# Components:

→ 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 alternative
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
08 - 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

→ Toppings

09 - Sliced bananas
10 - Additional peanut butter for drizzle
11 - Extra chocolate chips

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well incorporated.
02 - Add peanut butter and chocolate chips, stirring to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash of additional milk if a looser texture is preferred.
05 - Transfer to serving bowls and top with sliced bananas, peanut butter drizzle, and additional chocolate chips as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No morning cooking required—just grab from the fridge and eat, which means you can actually sit down instead of rushing.
  • The chocolate and peanut butter combo tastes indulgent but keeps you full through lunch without that mid-morning crash.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough that you won't overthink it on a tired morning.
02 -
  • If your oats seem too stiff in the morning, don't panic—they'll loosen up as they warm and sit, plus a splash of milk fixes it instantly.
  • The recipe scales beautifully for meal prep, and I've found that three days in the fridge is the sweet spot before the texture starts to feel a little tired.
03 -
  • Don't skip the thorough stirring when you add the peanut butter and chocolate—even distribution is what separates muddy oats from a cohesive, luxurious breakfast.
  • If you're vegan, plant-based yogurt with a bit of extra chia seeds creates the same creamy texture as Greek yogurt, and honestly, nobody can tell the difference.
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