Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter and chocolate layered oats with cocoa ganache, ready overnight for a protein-rich breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly 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 evenly between two jars or bowls. Layer half the oat mixture, followed by cocoa ganache, then remaining oats in each container.
04 - Top each serving with mini chocolate chips and, if desired, chopped roasted peanuts and additional peanut butter drizzle.
05 - Cover containers and refrigerate overnight or minimum 4 hours, allowing oats to hydrate and flavors to meld.
06 - Enjoy directly from refrigerator. Stir if desired before eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually keeps you full and energized through lunch.
  • Zero cooking required means you can make it while half-asleep or during your evening wind-down routine.
  • The layered chocolate and peanut butter situation hits differently when it's been sitting overnight getting more flavorful.
02 -
  • Don't skip the pinch of salt in the oat mixture—it sounds small but it actually makes the chocolate and peanut butter taste more pronounced and prevents the whole thing from feeling one-dimensional.
  • If your cocoa ganache looks lumpy after whisking, you probably need another tablespoon of milk to smooth it out; dry cocoa powder and liquid sometimes need coaxing to become friends.
03 -
  • If your oat mixture seems too thick when you're mixing it, trust that the chia seeds will absorb more liquid overnight—it'll loosen up perfectly by morning without becoming watery.
  • Keep your milk, yogurt, and jars cold before you start, and the whole assembly stays at a better temperature for layering without the ganache settling too fast.
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