Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter oats layered with rich chocolate ganache and mini chips for a protein-packed make-ahead breakfast.

# What Goes In:

→ Oats Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Cocoa Ganache

09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
10 - 2 tablespoons milk of choice
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
14 - Additional peanut butter for drizzling (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, milk, and maple syrup until smooth and well blended.
03 - Divide oat mixture equally between two jars or bowls. Layer half of oat mixture, add cocoa ganache layer, then top with remaining oat mixture.
04 - Distribute mini chocolate chips evenly over each serving. Add chopped roasted peanuts and peanut butter drizzle if desired.
05 - Cover containers and refrigerate overnight or minimum 4 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to fully develop.
06 - Consume chilled directly from refrigerator. Stir before eating if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in 10 minutes, then you literally just sleep while breakfast finishes itself.
  • It tastes decadent enough to feel like a treat, but the protein keeps you satisfied through your whole morning.
  • You can prep two servings at once and have backup breakfasts ready to grab on rushed days.
02 -
  • The cocoa ganache will firm up slightly as it chills, so whisk it smooth right before layering—don't make it hours ahead or you'll fight lumps.
  • If your oats seem too thick the next morning, stir in a splash more milk to loosen them up, but start conservative because they continue absorbing liquid.
03 -
  • If you want extra protein without weird texture, add a scoop of chocolate protein powder to the oat mixture right at the beginning—it dissolves beautifully overnight.
  • The ratio of oats to liquid is everything; too much liquid and you'll have pudding, too little and you'll have paste, so measure rather than eyeball.
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