Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy peanut butter oats layered with rich cocoa ganache and chocolate chips for a decadent make-ahead 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, whisk together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until thoroughly incorporated.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder, milk, and maple syrup until smooth and fully emulsified.
03 - Divide oat mixture evenly between two jars or bowls. Layer each with half the oat mixture, followed by cocoa ganache, then remaining oats.
04 - Distribute mini chocolate chips across each serving. Add chopped roasted peanuts and peanut butter drizzle if desired.
05 - Cover containers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing oats to soften and flavors to integrate.
06 - Consume directly from refrigerator when ready, adding additional milk if thinner consistency is preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're eating a peanut butter cup for breakfast, but you're actually getting serious protein and whole grains.
  • Everything is mixed the night before, so your mornings become dramatically simpler and more peaceful.
  • The texture is creamy without being heavy, and the chocolate ganache layer stays silky even after sitting overnight.
02 -
  • Don't use instant oats—they'll turn into porridge by morning no matter what you do, and the whole appeal disappears.
  • The ganache layer will seem thin, but it sets up perfectly overnight and creates that luxurious chocolate moment in the middle of each spoonful.
  • If your overnight oats turn out too thick, just stir in a splash of milk in the morning and they'll loosen right up.
03 -
  • If you want extra protein, stir a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder into the oat mixture before assembling—it dissolves seamlessly overnight.
  • The ganache layer is what makes this feel special, so don't skip it or rush it; that smooth chocolate stripe is the whole payoff.
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