Overnight Oats Chocolate Peanut

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

07 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

08 - 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

→ Toppings

09 - Sliced bananas, optional

10 - Additional peanut butter drizzle, optional

11 - Extra chocolate chips, optional

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well combined.

02 - Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips to the mixture. Stir until evenly distributed throughout.

03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 6 hours, allowing the oats to fully absorb the liquid and thicken.

04 - In the morning, stir the oatmeal thoroughly. Add a splash of additional milk if you prefer a looser, more pourable texture.

05 - Transfer to a serving bowl and top with sliced bananas, a drizzle of peanut butter, and additional chocolate chips as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

Zero morning cooking means you can actually sit down with your coffee instead of rushing around a hot stove.
It tastes like a peanut butter chocolate treat but keeps you satisfied until lunch without any guilt.
The texture is creamy and luxurious in a way that surprises people who've only had cold oatmeal before.

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Don't skip the chia seeds—they're not just health theater, they actually change the texture from watery to thick and satisfying, and I learned this the hard way when I made a batch without them and regretted it.
Stir the peanut butter in really well rather than just dolloping it on top, because overnight it can separate or clump, and mixing ensures every bite has that peanut butter presence you're craving.

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