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Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

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A quick and easy high-protein breakfast recipe combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate flavors in overnight oats. Perfect for busy mornings or last-minute brunches.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup (180ml) unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk alternative
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place ½ cup (45g) of old-fashioned rolled oats into your jar or bowl.
  2. Stir in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 scoop (about 30g) of your chosen protein powder to prevent clumping.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter. If stiff, microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften before mixing.
  4. Pour ¾ cup (180ml) of unsweetened almond milk (or your choice of milk) slowly while stirring to combine smoothly.
  5. Mix in 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey, 1 teaspoon of chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Stir everything until fully incorporated and smooth but thick enough to hold its shape.
  7. Cover the jar or container tightly and refrigerate overnight for 6-8 hours.
  8. In the morning, stir the oats; add a splash more milk if too thick. Top with dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs before serving.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; instant oats get mushy and steel-cut oats don’t soften enough. Warm peanut butter slightly to mix evenly. Stir protein powder with dry ingredients before adding milk to avoid graininess. Stir halfway through soaking if peanut butter clumps. Adjust milk quantity for desired creaminess. Store in fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Microwave 30-45 seconds for warm oats.

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