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Why These Are THE Overnight Oats in Our House

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Chia Oats are THE overnight chia oat recipe in my household. They’re quick, easy, nourishing, and made with common pantry staples.

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Is Iconic for a Reason

The peanut butter chocolate flavor combo basically rules the world of healthier sweets. It seems like every healthy, high-protein/low-sugar dessert has peanut butter chocolate flavor somewhere in it. Because of this, I’ve even gone out of my way to ensure there are plenty of sweet-treat Mealybug recipes that are NOT peanut butter chocolate. Nonetheless, the combo is iconic for a reason and this recipe is no exception. They have the best macros of any of my other overnight oat recipes, AND they’re absolutely delicious.

The Secret to That Reese’s Puffs Flavor

I’m not sure exactly what makes them taste so specifically similar to Reese’s Puffs. I think it may be the slightly excessive use of vanilla extract. I remember when I was first testing this recipe out, I was worried 2 teaspoons for a 4-serving recipe may be so much that it introduces bitterness, but no. Vanilla may just be the additional component, along with peanut butter and chocolate, that give Reese’s Puffs their distinct flavor.

A Breakfast I Can Almost Always Make

I really love this recipe. Not only for its deliciousness, but also for its convenience. All of the ingredients (aside from the yogurt and milk, which I, along with many others, have in my fridge regardless), are completely shelf-stable and are common pantry essentials. That means that I can make these in a pinch no matter what. They help keep our household on track throughout the week and give us all something yummy to look forward to in the morning.

I hope you enjoy these Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Chia Oats as much as we do. Check out Mealybug’s Breakfast page for more flavor-packed overnight chia oat recipes!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Chia Oats | Reese’s Puffs-Inspired

5 from 1 vote

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Chia Oats are my breakfast-worthy take on Reese’s Puffs, with plenty of rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor packed into a thick, creamy chia-oat base. They’re nostalgic, filling, and loaded with protein and fiber.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 447

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1¼ cups nonfat Greek yogurt 300g
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter 64g
• ½ cup milk more if needed after mixing
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 scoops unflavored or chocolate protein powder
• 2 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup chia seeds

Method

 

1. Mix together yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, milk, cocoa, protein powder, vanilla, and salt.
2. Fold in oats and chia seeds.
3. Separate into portion containers.
4. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 11gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 310mgIron: 4mg

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