Breakfast is a dream with these ultra-luxurious creamy blended chocolate peanut butter overnight oats. So decadent and delicious you’ll forget how healthy they are!
I’m a sucker for anything that combines peanut butter and chocolate. So these creamy blended chocolate peanut butter overnight oats may just be my new favorite breakfast. A dangerously delicious take on my Creamy Layered Cocoa Raspberry Overnight Oats, these smooth, pudding-like overnight oats practically melt in your mouth. Adorn them with your favorite toppings, and you’ll have a good-for-you morning treat that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- A crave-able combination: Peanut butter and chocolate is a beloved pairing. Given the health benefits of peanut butter and cocoa powder, it doesn’t seem fair to reserve them just for dessert.
- Minimal prep and cleanup: On busy mornings, who has the time to whip up something healthy? That’s why these are so perfect—just open the fridge and voilà: breakfast is served! You don’t need to be a planner extraordinaire to find the time to make overnight oats. Just get in the habit of taking a few minutes before bed to throw everything in the blender. Too burnt out to even think about cleaning the blender? No worries—skip that step and just stir the ingredients in a bowl. You’ll get the same great taste with even less effort.
Ingredients
- Soy milk: I prefer soy milk, which has a slightly creamier texture than some other plant-based milks. Any unsweetened nondairy milk works fine as a substitute; no need to make a special trip to the store if you already have a different kind of plant milk on hand.
- Old-fashioned oats: Also called “rolled” oats, these oats have a thin, flat texture. Steel-cut oats will not work as a substitute because they will not soften overnight. Old-fashioned rolled oats are a well-known superfood: they are high in fiber and help support heart health.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Cocoa powder adds a chocolatey color and flavor. It also contains antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
- Creamy peanut butter: Opt for a salt-free and sugar-free type if available. Peanut butter is high in protein and fiber, which can help you feel full longer.
- Medjool dates: I prefer the pitted kind for convenience. If you can’t find those, make sure to remove the pits before blending them. Medjool dates add sweetness and are high in fiber and potassium.
- Ground flaxseed: Flaxseeds help thicken the overnight oats and add heart-healthy omega-3s.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds are commonly used in overnight oats to give the oats a pudding-like texture. They are also an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, and protein.
- Vanilla extract: Just a teaspoon adds a subtle sweetness.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Add all the overnight oats ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Step 2: Blend until the mixture is smooth and pudding-like. You may still see small specks of oats in the mixture after blending; this is fine. Taste and adjust for flavor, adding an additional Medjool date or a splash of maple syrup if you prefer your oats to be sweeter.
- Step 3: Pour the contents of the blender into a medium bowl or individual serving containers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Step 4: In the morning, enjoy the overnight oats plain or decorate them with your favorite toppings! Some toppings that pair well with these oats are: shredded coconut, sliced banana, crushed peanuts, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, and/or a drizzle of peanut butter.
Substitutions
- Any nondairy milk may be substituted for the soy milk.
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup may be substituted for the Medjool dates.
Variation
Short on time? Or want to keep cleanup to the absolute minimum? Skip the blender and just throw all the ingredients into a large bowl, stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight. You’ll get the same delicious taste but the overnight oats will have a “chewier” feel, thanks to the whole oats and Medjool date chunks.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- High-speed blender
- Medium bowl (or individual serving containers)
Storage
Blended chocolate peanut butter overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for about 4 days.
Related
Looking for other plant-based breakfast ideas? Try these:
Creamy Blended Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Breakfast is a dream with these ultra-luxurious creamy blended chocolate peanut butter overnight oats. So decadent and delicious you'll forget how healthy they are!
Equipment
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- high-speed blender
- medium bowl or individual serving containers
Ingredients
Overnight oats ingredients
- 1½ cups unsweetened soy milk or other nondairy milk
- 1 cup old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 to 2 Medjool dates pitted and roughly chopped (I prefer 2, but start with 1 if you're especially mindful of sugar intake)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional)
- banana slices
- shredded coconut
- crushed peanuts
- chocolate chips (check label to make sure they are nondairy)
- cacao nibs
- peanut butter
Instructions
- Add all of the overnight oats ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Depending on the type of blender you have, you may still see specks of oats in the mixture after blending. This is totally fine.
- Taste and adjust for flavor, if desired.
- Pour the contents of the blender into a medium bowl or individual serving containers.
- Cover the bowl (or serving containers) and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, serve individual portions in bowls or glasses. Decorate with your favorite toppings, such as shredded coconut, banana slices, crushed peanuts, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, and/or a swirl of peanut butter.
Notes
- Any nondairy milk may be substituted for the soy milk.
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup may be substituted for the Medjool dates.
- These overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for about 4 days.
