Make these easy and healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats the night before and wake up to a delicious breakfast in a jar! This easy vegan overnight oats recipe is made with gluten-free oats, cocoa powder, almond milk, and sweetened with maple syrup!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats for Morning Fuel!
My husband and one of his adventure buddies, i.e. best friends, took off on a weekend excursion to canoe the Pecos River.
Yes, it is still the dead of summer here in Texas, but that did not stop these men. No, no. I think it actually led to more excitement!
Whenever I get a little anxious or nervous about an upcoming outing of Cohl’s, I tend to frantically cook and prepare food for him. I don’t know if he actually ever wants/needs what I make him, but he always sweetly accepts it knowing it makes me feel like I contributed somehow to their safety and well-being.
Even though this Pecos river adventure was going to be less than a 48-hour trip, I still needed to send them with SOMETHING.
Ah-hah!! Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats! These vegan overnight oats keep well for a few days and taste great served cold… and at least this worry wart will sleep soundly knowing her man is eating a healthy breakfast while he is away!
Healthy Overnight Oats for Busy Mornings
Even if your significant other isn’t heading off into the wilderness for the weekend, these peanut butter overnight oats are great fuel for any busy morning!
You can make these vegan overnight oats ahead of time, refrigerate, and then grab-and-go.
I like to think of these healthy oatmeal in a jar as the ultimate morning hanger buster!
But what exactly ARE overnight oats and how do you make them?
What are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are simply the combination of old-fashioned or quick cooking oats that have been mixed with some sort of milk (almond, soy, coconut, cashew, or regular milk) and refrigerated for at least two hours.
You can choose to mix in your topping before the overnight oats are refrigerated or after.
Crunchy toppings such as nuts taste best if added the day of serving whereas soft toppings, like peanut butter!, will do well if refrigerated.
You can check out these other overnight oats recipes here on the site:
- Maple & Brown Sugar Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
- Almond Butter & Banana Overnight Oats
- Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
How to Make Overnight Oats?
Making this chocolate peanut butter oatmeal in a jar is actually super simple. These are the steps you will take:
- Combine your gluten-free oats, almond milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and a bit of vanilla in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Divide the chocolate overnight oats evenly into four 8-ounce or 16-ounce glass mason jars.
- Top each jar with equal amounts of peanut butter.
- Refrigerate peanut butter overnight oats for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle roasted peanuts over your oatmeal in a jar just before serving and enjoy!
Making Your Oatmeal in a Jar Into Vegan Overnight Oats
As mentioned previously, the majority of overnight oats are composed of uncooked old-fashioned or quick cooking oats and a milk base.
If you want to make vegan overnight oats, you will want to use either almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk.
My favorite type of milk to use when making overnight oats is almond milk. It is subtle enough in flavor, while still having the consistency of regular milk.
How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?
These chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are best enjoyed within the first 24 hours but will last for up to 2-3 days if refrigerated properly.
However, the texture does start to get a bit thick after the first day or two.
Do You Eat Overnight Oats Cold?
You can eat overnight oats either cold or hot, depending on your preference.
We are always a bit impatient in our house and tend to enjoy them straight out of the refrigerator.
If you would like to enjoy your overnight oats warm, simply heat them up in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until they reach your desired temperature.
Want more recipes like these Healthy Overnight Oats?
Maple & Brown Sugar Overnight Oats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Almond Butter & Banana Overnight Oats
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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats | Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats gluten-free, old-fashioned
- 1 ½ Tbsp. Cocoa powder
- 2 cups almond milk soy or cashew milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup peanuts roasted, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together oats and cocoa powder.
- Add milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Add equal amounts of the oats to four 8-16 oz. mason jars.
- Top each jar with one tablespoon of peanut butter.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Just before serving add 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts and enjoy!
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What is the reason for adding maple syrup? A natural sweetner or some other reason?
Yes, Zach! That’s totally it. I like to use unrefined sugars whenever possible. You can always use regular sugar if that’s what you have!
So easy and delicious! I added chia seeds and hemp hearts for a little extra! 🙂
What a wonderful idea, Stefanie!! Do you have a favorite brand of hemp hearts? I have not tried those yet and would love to add them to some overnight oats next time, too!
Are the nutrition facts per 1 serving (1/4 of what is made)? Or for the whole thing made?
Hi Faith! Yes, the nutrition facts are for 1 serving (or 1/4 of the total amount.) Peanut butter and peanuts are pretty calorically dense so you can always decrease how much you use or leave off the peanuts entirely to decrease the calories.
I cannot wait to make these. My kids will love them!
Yay!! Can’t wait to hear what you and your kiddos think!