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    Home » All Recipes » Breakfast

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats W/ Banana

    January 12, 2023 By Melissa Huggins / 10 Comments

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    Make your mornings a breeze with a delicious batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. It takes just 5 minutes to prep without any cooking — just combine and chill. It's the perfect grab-and-go meal to keep you going until lunch.

    Adding peanut butter to a jar of chocolate peanut butter overnight oats.

    If you are bored with your morning meals or you find yourself skipping breakfast on hectic mornings, you may want to try this recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. It's a fast, satisfying, and delicious meal!

    Ideally, I'd love to sit down on weekday mornings and enjoy vegan waffles or vegan eggs benedict, with vegan rice paper bacon and freshly squeezed orange juice with my family, but we usually just have something quick and head out the door.

    However, fast doesn't mean bland, boring, or unhealthy. The kiddos will love these overnight oats too and they won't even know that it's good for them. Especially with this chocolate, banana, and peanut butter combination.

    This recipe requires simple and wholesome ingredients and it's so easy to customize that you'll never get bored. It's the perfect portable meal to add to your breakfast rotation.

    Ingredients needed for Overnight Oats

    The ingredients are pretty simple. Here's what you'll need:

    Ingredients to make overnight oats on a stone table top.
    • Banana -  I recommend using a spotty, overripe banana for optimal flavor and subtle sweetness.
    • Rolled oats - It's best to use old-fashioned rolled oats because they will soften beautifully and absorb the non-dairy milk without getting mushy.
    • Non-dairy milk - any variety will work here such as almond, soy, rice, coconut, or cashew milk.
    • Chia seeds - this will thicken everything up perfectly. They are good for you, too!
    • Cocoa powder - you can also use cacao powder.
    • Peanut butter - you can use any type of nut butter such as almond, cashew, or walnut. If you can't have nuts, you can use any type of seed butter such as sunflower or pumpkin. The flavor will vary but it'll still be delicious!
    • Maple syrup - this adds a subtle sweetness along with the ripened banana. You can use any type of sweetener or you can omit the sweetener if preferred.
    • Vanilla extract - this complements the banana, chocolate, and peanut butter nicely, but it's completely optional.
    • Sea salt - Just a pinch will bring the flavors together.

    How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

    It's easy to make overnight oats! Just grab a jar and a fork, then you're ready to go. Here's how to do it:

    Three process photos displaying how to make overnight oats in a jar.
    1. Mash banana on the bottom of a 16-ounce jar or small bowl.
    2. Now add the remaining ingredients of milk, oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
    3. Stir well to combine or cover the jar with a lid and shake. Place covered in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.

    Tips

    For multiple servings, increase the ingredients as needed and mix everything in a bowl. Then pour into individual jars, cover, and place in the fridge.

    If you have a gluten-free diet, make sure to buy certified gluten-free rolled oats.

    How to store

    It will stay fresh for 2-3 days in the fridge stored in an airtight container. I haven't tried freezing it yet, but I don't think it would work well with the mashed banana.

    Fun Topping ideas for overnight oats

    If you want to change things up with your overnight oats, you can add various toppings and mix-ins to keep your taste buds happy. Here are some ideas:

    • Fresh Fruit - banana slices pair really well with this chocolate peanut butter overnight oats recipe, but you can use any fruit topping such as raspberries, peaches, blueberries, or strawberries.
    • Dried Fruit - add a flavorful chewy texture with dates, raisins, mulberries, cranberries, or goji berries.
    • Nuts + Seeds - for a lovely crunch add chopped walnuts, pecans, cashews, peanuts, almonds, hemp seeds, pepitas, or chia seeds.
    • Spices - a light dusting of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg is delicious!
    • More Fun Flavor - add a sprinkle of cacao nibs, vegan chocolate chips, and coconut shreds, or add a spoonful of coconut yogurt or chia seed jam.

    Recipe FAQs

    Do you eat overnight oats cold?

    Overnight oats are intended to be eaten cold. Instead of cooking the oats to soften them, you soak them in the fridge overnight and the milk will be absorbed by the oats and chia seeds. However, you can gently heat the oats in the microwave before eating.

    Side view of 2 jars of overnight oats.

    More vegan breakfast recipes to try

    • Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
    • Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
    • Vegan Granola
    • Vegan Crepes
    • Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

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    Drizzling peanut butter on chocolate peanut butter overnight oats.
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    5 from 8 votes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

    Make your mornings a breeze with a delicious batch of Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. It takes just 5 minutes to prep without any cooking — just combine and chill. It's the perfect grab-and-go meal to keep you going until lunch.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Chill Time6 hours hrs
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    • 1 small banana , ripened
    • ½ cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup non-dairy milk
    • 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
    • 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
    • 1-3 teaspoons maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

    Recommended Equipment

    • 16-ounce Jar (or small bowl)
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    Instructions

    • Mash banana on the bottom of a 16-ounce jar or small bowl. Then add the milk, oats, cocoa powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Stir really well to combine or cover jar with lid and shake well.
    • Place covered in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.

    Notes

    • For multiple servings, increase the ingredients as needed and mix everything in a bowl. Then pour into individual jars, cover and place in the fridge.
    • Topping ideas: sliced banana coins, cacao nibs, coconut shreds, non-dairy chocolate chips, drizzled peanut butter.
    • Storing: will stay fresh for 2-3 days in the fridge stored in an airtight container. 
    • See the post above for extra tips, FAQs, and step-by-step photos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 220mg | Sugar: 19g
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    1. Michelle

      October 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm

      I’m sorry (hoping this is broken) but 298,000 calories?! Is that correct?

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      • Melissa Huggins

        October 20, 2024 at 1:02 pm

        The recipe is 298 kcal calories which is the same as 298 calories. Hope this helps. 🙂

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        • Michelle

          October 22, 2024 at 3:04 pm

          5 stars
          Oh I’m sorry, this is a massive help thank you. Just made it last night and I can tell I’m already hooked. Thanks for clarifying

        • Melissa Huggins

          November 24, 2024 at 9:22 am

          Hi Michelle, you're most welcome! Thank you for trying the recipe. 🙂

    2. Kristy

      June 07, 2024 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      This is so delicious! Tastes indulgent but with whole & filling ingredients. This has been my go-to for breakfast lately 🙂

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      • Melissa Huggins

        June 07, 2024 at 9:44 am

        So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kristy! It's one of my favorites. Thank you sharing feedback. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Julia

      December 13, 2023 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      Pleasently surprised how good these oats tasted. Will definetly make this recipe again, thank you!

      Reply
      • Melissa Huggins

        December 18, 2023 at 11:49 am

        Hi Julia, I'm so glad it you loved it. It's my favorite quick breakfast. Thank you for giving it a try and sharing feedback. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kenny

      July 27, 2023 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      My first time trying overnight oats. I was skeptical but so happy I tried it. So delicious and filling. Thanks, Melissa!

      Reply
      • Melissa Huggins

        July 31, 2023 at 12:32 pm

        Hi Kenny, I am glad you gave it a try and enjoyed it. 😀

        Reply

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