Overnight Oats Chocolate Chips (Print Version)

Wholesome creamy oats combined with peanut butter and chocolate chips, ready after overnight soaking.

# 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 jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Add the creamy peanut butter and mini chocolate chips to the mixture. Stir to distribute evenly throughout.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats to fully hydrate and thicken.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. If a looser consistency is preferred, add a splash of additional milk and stir until desired texture is achieved.
05 - Portion into serving bowls and top with sliced bananas, a drizzle of peanut butter, and extra chocolate chips as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You actually get to sleep in without sacrificing a real breakfast, which feels like winning at life.
  • The combination of peanut butter and chocolate tastes indulgent but the oats keep you full until lunch, no afternoon crash required.
02 -
  • Don't skip the chia seeds, thinking they're just a trend—they actually change the texture and prevent the oats from being watery.
  • If your jar sweats condensation overnight, just pour off any excess liquid that pools on top rather than stirring it in blindly.
03 -
  • The peanut butter swirls more smoothly if you warm it slightly in the microwave before stirring it into the cold ingredients.
  • Use mini chocolate chips instead of regular chunks—they distribute more evenly and create better texture throughout rather than surprising you in one bite.
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