These healthy, yet decadent chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are high in protein, fibre and flavour! You’ll feel like you’re indulging at breakfast! Gluten-free, vegetarian and dairy-free options.
So THIS was my breakfast this morning.
I’m totally not trying to brag or anything.
But man, was it GOOD!
I felt like I was completely indulging in this chocolatey goodness in a jar.
Think.. chocolate and peanut butter infused into oatmeal with a sweet hint of banana.
And NO added sugar??!
It totally hit the spot.
The best part is that I made it the night before in the blender.
And then just poured the mixture into jars with oats and stuck it in the fridge overnight.
I woke up this morning, and breakfast was there.
Staring me right in the face.
POOF!
Just like that.
If you make the whole batch, you’ll have a whole bunch of decadent breakfasts waiting for you every morning.
How sweet is that?!
Now oftentimes, I see overnight oats made with Greek yogurt, which is fantastic if you like the taste.
In my experience of serving Greek yogurt to countless customers (and witnessing the gag reaction soon after), it’s pretty hard to get people to eat it unless it’s sweetened and every ounce of sourness is concealed.
There is, of course maybe the odd person that doesn’t mind the sour taste of eating Greek yogurt plain, but I definitely don’t come across them very often.
And of course, part of my mission in life is to avoid dumping a whole bunch of sugar into recipes just to make it taste better.
Now without the Greek yogurt, we’d be lacking protein.
Big problem.
If you know me at all, I am constantly preaching about the importance of consuming protein, especially at breakfast time for that feeling of fullness and maintenance of lean muscle.
So I decided to dump in some pasteurized egg whites.
Uncooked, of course.
You might have assumed that, but I just wanted to clarify before you got all grossed out.
Those egg whites will add that boost of protein we’re looking for without altering the flavour like the Greek yogurt would. Plus, the pasteurization process makes it perfectly safe to consume uncooked.
So we dump a bunch of egg whites in….
What does that mean exactly?
MORE protein.
MORE sweetness from the banana. Which means, no sudden urge to dump in spoonful after spoonful of sugar.
AND MORE chocolate and MORE peanut butter flavour to rock your world.
That’s what I’m talkin’ about…
I can hardly wait for my next decadent breakfast ;)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup per serving
- 4 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 cup So Delicious Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 cups pasteurized egg whites
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 very ripe bananas frozen work well too
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp. natural peanut butter
- Toppings of your choice i.e. a few sliced bananas, a light sprinkle of sliced almonds, dark chocolate chips or unsweetened coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Measure out equal portions of oats into each bowl or jar. Each serving should have ½ cup of rolled oats.
- Place chia seeds, almond milk, egg whites, vanilla extract, bananas, cocoa powder, and peanut butter into a blender and blend until combined.
- Evenly pour the smoothie mixture into each bowl or jar with the oats. Give the mixture a quick stir to evenly distribute the oats throughout the smoothie mixture.
- Place in the fridge, preferably overnight or for at least 1 hour.
- Remove from the fridge and garnish with toppings of your choice. The oats can be eaten cold or heated in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. They will also keep in the fridge covered for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
*This recipe is an entry for the So Delicious and Go Dairy Free Snackable Recipe Contest.
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Tis looks amazing! Could there be a sub for the bananas and egg whites? I’m allergic to both :(
Thanks Christine! Instead of the egg whites, you could substitute Greek yogurt or protein powder to get a source of protein in there. You will probably have to add some additional almond milk to thin it out a bit since you’ll be losing the fluid from the egg whites. Instead of the banana, you can add a little bit of honey or maple syrup for sweetness. Feel free to top it up with another fruit other than the banana. A few raspberries would probably taste good! Let me know if you have any other questions! :)
I am a huge fan of eating oatmeal for breakfast. Plus peanut butter and chocolate is definitely my style! I have never even thought about pasteurized egg whites! My mind is blown right now. PS I am loving your site!
Thanks so much Serene! Isn’t oatmeal is the best?! You’re a chocolate and peanut butter lover too? We’ll definitely get along ;)
Overnight oats are the best breakfast ever and your recipe looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it! I’m sure my kids will love it too :)
Thanks so much Chrissie! I agree that overnight oats are the best — whoever came up with the idea is brilliant! I hope you enjoy my version :)
This looks and sounds delicious. I would omit the eggs whites, just out of personal preference.
Thanks Charlene! It would definitely still work without the egg whites, you would just want to increase the milk a bit. That’s the great thing about overnight oats — they’re so versatile!
Oh yum! I bet that these taste so good! And the best part? They are so healthy! I love that! I will be making these for the Hubby and I soon. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks J! Nothing is better than a healthy AND tasty recipe! Hope you and the hubby enjoy the oats :)
I’ve seen so much of this recipe online (Pinterest and blogs), but never so good looking as this. I think you might have convinced me to try it. Just one question… how long would they last if I doubled the batch?
Thanks so much Byron! That’s a huge compliment :) I wouldn’t leave it in the fridge for longer than a week. Personally, the longest I’ve kept the overnight oats in the fridge is for four days. The banana might start to develop a funky taste if you keep it too long. But if you decide to try for longer, let me know how it goes!
These look delicious! I am just now discovering overnight oats, and I can’t wait to try this method :) Chocolate is always a wonderful way to wake up :)
Thanks Paige! I totally agree — no better way to wake up than with the taste of chocolate!
Chocolate and peanut butter anything is amazing! These look lovely!
Thanks Rachel..and I agree! No better combo than chocolate and PB!
It’s my first time here but I must say, you have the most gorgeous design and photography style. I love the amount of light you’ve captured here. May I ask if you use an artificial light?
Thanks so much Vicki! That totally made my day! I use 100% natural light, but I shoot close to two very large windows. I also shoot on a white background and increase the brightness slightly during post-editing. It’s definitely taken some practice to find out what works best! All the best XO
Chocolate peanut butter anything is a-ok with me! Especially for breakfast! :)
I 100% agree Jenn!
This looks delicious…and I cannot wait to make it. I’m speechless. Drooling. XO
Thanks Sarah! Hope you like it :)
Perfect for back-to-school breakfasts!
You read my mind Amy! I know once September rolls around, everyone will be looking for some quick and easy breakfast ideas to avoid that morning rush ;) Hope you enjoy!
I am so into this delicious and decadent breakfast. I go thru phases when I eat peanut butter 10 times a day, and now its one of those, I am making a batch for the weekend.
Haha thanks Katalina! I am totally with you about the PB. I try to incorporate it somehow into every meal possible! Glad we’re on the same page ;)
I used to make overnight oats eeeevery single day and then I stopped, I don’t even know why. Thanks for reminding me of them and that with a suuuuper delicious looking version of it. Will make them right now for tomorrow morning. Can’t wait for my alarm clock to go off *just kidding* *maybe not*
I’m glad I could inspire you to hop back onto the overnight oats train ;) Hope you enjoyed your oats! When I knew I had them in the fridge, I jumped out of bed pretty quick..you’re not alone haha