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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

AN EASY AND SATISFYING BREAKFAST RECIPE

What I love about overnight oats is that they are packed with fiber and protein, so easy to make, and so versatile – you can add different toppings and flavors for each day of the week.  This time I went with the simple combination of chocolate and peanut butter.

This filling and delicious recipe can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. It is high in fiber, low in fat,  vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.  Plus, it will take you less than 10 minutes to make.

To make overnight oats, it’s ideal to soak them in plant-based milk overnight, or at least for a couple of hours. The soaking process reduces the level of phytic acid which can inhibit the proper absorption of minerals link zinc and iron. By soaking them, your body will absorb the nutrients much better.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

MEET THE INGREDIENTS

You can find a complete list of ingredients with exact amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.
  • Rolled oats – always make sure to buy certified gluten-free rolled oats to avoid possible cross-contamination.
  • Chia seeds
  • Rice milk
  • Frozen bananas (check How to freeze bananas)
  • Chunky peanut butter
  • Raw cacao powder

ARE OATS GLUTEN-FREE?

Most people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance can tolerate gluten-free oats with no problems. However, a small percentage of people may still react to avenin – a protein in oats similar to gluten. For these people, even certified gluten-free oats may be unsafe.  If you develop any new symptoms after adding gluten-free oats to your diet, it’s best if you talk to your dietitian or a doctor.

Another problem can be cross-contamination. Even though oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often contaminated with gluten because they may be processed in the same facilities as gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye, and barley. Therefore, if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, always make sure your oats are certified gluten-free to avoid any cross-contamination issues.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER OVERNIGHT OATS

You can find a complete list of ingredients with exact amounts and instructions in the recipe card below.
STEP 1

Soak rolled oats and chia seeds in rice milk overnight.

STEP 2

In the morning, place overnight oats into a high-speed blender. Add frozen bananas, peanut butter, and cacao powder. Blend briefly until smooth and creamy.

SERVING SUGGESTION

Serve in jars and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

HOW TO FREEZE RIPE BANANAS

Bananas are best frozen when they’re ripe or slightly overripe (spotty). Here is how to do it:

To freeze banana slices, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel your bananas and cut into 1.5 – 2 cm thick slices. Arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet and freeze until the bananas are solid, for about 2 hours. Once frozen, peel the banana slices off of the parchment paper, and place them in a freezer-safe container. Put them back into the freezer until ready to use.

Make sure you seal the container properly to prevent them from turning brown.  Store bananas in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

TIPS AND SUBSTITUTES

Peanut butter: If you have a peanut allergy, there are a bunch of great alternatives that are completely peanut-free: try adding a tablespoon of almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini. It will taste equally delicious.

Rice milk: You can use other plant-based milk like almond, oat, or soy.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OVERNIGHT OATS ARE:

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Soy-free
  • Rich and filling
  • Easy to make
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Nensi Beram
Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats recipe is a filling and delicious breakfast that will take you less than 10 minutes to make. It is high in fiber, low in fat, vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Soak rolled oats and chia seeds in rice milk overnight.
  • In the morning, place overnight oats into a high-speed blender. Add frozen bananas, peanut butter, and cacao powder. Blend briefly until smooth and creamy.

Serving suggestion

  • Serve in jars and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.
Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment below and let us know how it was. We are very grateful for your feedback.

* The nutritional information provided is calculated automatically and should be used as an estimate.

Keyword dairy-free chocolate smoothie, dairy-free overnight oats, peanut butter chocolate breakfast, peanut butter chocolate smoothie

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8 comments

Catherine Bennett January 25, 2021 - 12:45 am

This is my new favourite breakfast . I LOVE it. I make ahead of time (the night before, in jars for the next two days). Do you think it would be OK to not freeze the bananas since I am not eating right away anyway?

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Nensi January 25, 2021 - 2:25 pm

Hi, Catherine! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. I’m so glad you like it, it’s such an easy recipe. It’s totally OK not to freeze bananas. I’m just so used to using frozen bananas in my smoothies, even in winter ha, ha.

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Kat April 22, 2021 - 2:51 am

Wondering why the recipe says cook time is 10 minutes when I don’t see anything about cooking the oats? Is there a step missing?

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Nensi Beram April 22, 2021 - 7:56 pm

Hi, Kat! Sorry, my bad. You don’t need to cook anything. It’s approx. 10 mins prep time, not cook time.

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Tomi July 10, 2022 - 10:32 pm

I love that everything is blended up. I don’t like most overnight oats because it is a gelatinized goo. Not appetizing at all. This is more like a smoothie. Texture is a huge component for me. Thank you!!

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Nensi Beram July 11, 2022 - 10:49 am

Thank you so much, Tomi! I’m glad you like it.

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Chris July 11, 2022 - 3:50 pm

Sorry but I found it bland and very boring. I usually mix my oats with seeds and chia, bananas and pineapple and then serve with extra fruit like blueberries, strawberries, mangos or whatever is going. To me that tastes better. But please keep up the good work

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Nensi Beram July 13, 2022 - 1:31 pm

Thanks for your feedback, Chris! You know that latin phrase: “De gustibus non est disputandum” or “In matters of taste, there can be no disputes” 🙂

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