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    Modified: Mar 14, 2025 · Published: Oct 8, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds

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    These vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds are perfect for busy mornings or on the go. They fill you up for hours and are portable.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats in a mason jar with spoonful of peanut butter and chocolate chunks.

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    These healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds are my go-to vegan breakfast for days when I am out and about or when my mornings are hectic.

    They are filled with protein and fiber so I stay full for hours. You can meal prep several days worth at a time.

    Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. The combo is my go-to when I want something sweet. This recipe has the perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate.

    Other recipes with chocolate and peanut butter are my Peanut Butter Yogurt Chocolate Bites and my No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • How Long Do Overnight Oats Need to Soak?
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥣 Other Overnight Oats Recipes
    • 🎥  Video
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is an easy breakfast made from simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's perfect for people who like to meal plan.
    • It is hearty and healthy. It'll keep you full for hours.
    • It is sweet with a creamy texture.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients for peanut butter chocolate oats with labels.
    • Rolled oats: Rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) work best for overnight oats. I used gluten-free oats. They get soft enough while not being too mushy. You could use quick oats, but you won't have as much texture. You could also use steel-cut oats. If you do you'll want to soak them for the full 8 hours or more. You'll have more texture than rolled oats.
    • Soy milk: Adds protein and flavor. You can use vanilla almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or any non-dairy milk.
    • Raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder): Adds the chocolate flavor. You can also use cocoa powder.
    • Peanut butter: For its creamy nutty flavor. You can use whatever your favorite is: all-natural peanut butter or shelf-stable peanut butter.
    • Chia seeds: I added chia seeds for some protein and fiber. You can leave them out if you like.
    • Pure maple syrup: I used maple syrup because it is one of my favorite sweeteners. You could also use agave syrup, dates, brown sugar, white sugar, or a sugar-free sweetener.
    • Cacao nibs, dark chocolate chunks, or chocolate chips: I like cacao nibs for the bitter chocolaty taste. When I updated this recipe I used dark chocolate chunks to add a little sweetness. You could use cacao nibs, dark chocolate chunks, or dark chocolate chips, or leave them out altogether.
    • Salt: To enhance the flavors and bring out the sweetness of the maple syrup. I like to sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Chocolate chips
    • Raspberries, strawberries, or other berries
    • Almond butter, cashew butter or other nut butter
    • Sunflower seed butter
    • Vegan yogurt or vegan Greek yogurt
    • Coconut milk
    • Almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk or other dairy-free milk
    • Nuts: peanuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds
    • Vanilla extract
    • Protein powder for some extra protein
    • Granola
    • Hemp seeds
    • Flax seeds
    • Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom
    • Berries or banana slices

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    🔪 Instructions

    Steps for making overnight oats in order.

    Step 1: Add dry ingredients to a mason jar or airtight container.

    Step 2: Whisk to combine.

    Step 3: Add wet ingredients.

    Step 4: Stir the oat mixture and let sit overnight.

    Step 5: In the morning add dark chocolate chunks or cacao nibs to the oatmeal.

    How Long Do Overnight Oats Need to Soak?

    Place the chocolate peanut butter oats in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours up to 72 hours.

    💭 Tips

    • You may want more liquid than I've listed. Start with the amount shown and check the consistency in the morning to see if you want more after it's been absorbed.
    • Add the cacao nibs or chocolate chips right before you eat it.
    • If you try this with vegan yogurt or coconut milk you may want more liquid because it will make the oats thick and dense.

    🍽 Serving

    You can eat this overnight oatmeal straight from the fridge or heat it up in a bowl if you wish. To heat them, remove the lid and microwave at 30 second intervals until warmed to your liking.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats in a mason jar.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What Type Of Oats Do I Use For Overnight Oats?

    Old fashioned rolled oats work the best for overnight oats. They have a soft texture, but are not too mushy.

    Are Overnight Oats Eaten Cold?

    You can eat them cold or hot. You can heat them up in the microwave at 30 second intervals until hot.

    What Milk Is Best For Overnight Oats?

    I like soy milk for some added protein, but you can use whatever kind you like. You can even use coffee.
    That way, you get your breakfast and coffee all in one, like my Mocha Almond Overnight Oats.

    🥣 Other Overnight Oats Recipes

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      Chocolate Overnight Oats Without Chia Seeds
    • Thai Coffee Overnight Oats in a mason jar with a cup of coffee next to it.
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    🎥  Video

    These easy vegan overnight oats with chocolate and peanut butter are great for on-the-go or traveling. There's no need to skip breakfast when you can make these the night before.

    I originally posted this recipe on February 18, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it. 

    If you tried this Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds.
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds

    These vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are perfect for busy mornings or on the go. They fill you up for hours and are portable.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 410kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • ½ cup soy milk
    • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chunks or cacao nibs (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Put rolled oats, cacao powder and chia seeds in a mason jar. Stir to combine. Add peanut butter, maple syrup and soy milk. Stir again. Let sit in refrigerator overnight.
    • In the morning, stir again, and top with dark chocolate chunks or cacao nibs.

    Notes

    These vegan overnight oats will last up to 3 days in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Lenka Podzimek says

      February 20, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      This recipe looks so yummy!! Will be making it soon! 🙂

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    2. TheVegSpace says

      February 20, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      How lovely! I'm almost-vegan these days, and always on the lookout for lovely breakfast ideas. And this is definitely one of those - thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Mark, Compass & Fork says

      February 20, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      I love making my own things from scratch. And I love oats, muesli and granola. I am going to have to add this one to my repertoire.

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 22, 2016 at 3:33 pm

        I do too! I have been having fun baking my own granola with flavors I love.

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    4. The Kentucky Gent says

      February 20, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      Doesn't get much better than chocolate PB oats!

      Josh

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    5. Vicky @ Mess For Less says

      February 20, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      Can't wait to try this!

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    6. April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says

      February 20, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Peanut butter and chocolate for breakfast?? Um, yes please! I like how convenient this is -- I often skip breakfast because I'm in such a hurry to get to work. Love that this can be prepped the night before! 🙂

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 22, 2016 at 3:32 pm

        It's perfect for a grab and go meal!

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    7. Malibu Mama Loves says

      February 20, 2016 at 11:03 am

      Looks yummy! Great to connect with you on Facebook, so glad I found your site! Keep up the great work!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        February 22, 2016 at 3:31 pm

        Thanks!

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    8. tiarasandsequins says

      February 20, 2016 at 10:49 am

      This looks delicious and nutritious! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

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    9. Provokeasmile says

      February 20, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Oh looks delish! I need a whole Pinterest board just for overnight oats:) definitely trying this one!

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      • Willow Moon says

        February 22, 2016 at 3:30 pm

        I bet you could really fill up an overnight oats board, there are so many out there!

        Reply
    10. Sarah says

      February 20, 2016 at 9:05 am

      That looks delicious!

      Reply
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