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Peanut butter overnight oats are the perfect healthy breakfast idea for anyone who loves the taste of chocolate and peanut butter together (much like my chocolate peanut butter smoothie recipe!). These chocolate chip overnight oats with peanut butter are so easy to make that they are on regular rotation for quick breakfasts for my kids.

If you need a low carb version, make keto overnight oats instead.

Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Nutty chocolate peanut butter flavor
Creamy, spoonable texture
Simple ingredients
No baking or microwave needed
Quick 5-minute prep time
Dairy-free, with nut-free and vegan options
Packed with protein and fiber
Easy to enjoy on the go

Peanut butter overnight oats in a glass on a plate.

Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for overnight peanut butter oats, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Rolled Oats – These create the best consistency for this recipe compared to quick oats or steel cut oats. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can become contaminated during processing. If you have a gluten intolerance, be sure to use gluten free oats.
Chia Seeds – In addition to their fiber, these seeds help thicken the oat mixture. You can also use flax seeds instead.
Peanut Butter – I used natural peanut butter for this recipe, but another nut butter (such almond butter) will give you similar results. If you want a nut-free alternative, you could use sunflower seed butter.
Honey – I used this sugar-free honey as a natural sweetener, but any honey will work for this peanut butter overnight oats recipe. Substitute maple syrup for a vegan option.
Vanilla Extract – Use high quality, pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Chocolate Chips – I use these sugar free dark chocolate chips, but you can use any kind you prefer.
Milk – The oats will absorb the liquid overnight and become fluffy, similar to how cooked oats would. I make my own unsweetened almond milk, but use any milk you like (homemade or store-bought), such as coconut milk, hemp milk, or simply regular dairy milk if your lifestyle allows.

Chocolate chip peanut butter overnight oats ingredients in bowls.

How To Make Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

This section shows how to make overnight oats with chocolate chips and peanut butter, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Combine. In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, chocolate chips, and milk. (You can use a small bowl if making a single serving.)
Divide. Place the oatmeal mixture into single serving containers, such as half pint jars, for an easy-to-grab breakfast. Cover with lids.
Refrigerate. Chill the oat mixture overnight to thicken and allow the oats to absorb the liquid. If desired, top with more chocolate chips or an additional drizzle of peanut butter to serve.

Oats, milk, and other ingredients in a container ready to go in the refrigerator.

Peanut butter overnight oats in serving glass on a plate.

Toppings & Variations

Peanut butter and oats are a classic combination, and there are endless ways to enjoy them for breakfast. Here are some ideas:

Nuts – Add chopped nuts or seeds like walnuts, cashews, or almonds for a crunchy topping.
Add fruit – Berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries) and banana slices pair well with peanut butter and chocolate. Just add your fruit on top in the morning, or mash and mix in before refrigerating.
Pumpkin spice – Swap the peanut butter, honey and chocolate for pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and sugar-free maple syrup for a delicious fall breakfast.
Almond joy – Replace peanut butter with almond butter, omit honey and chia seeds, and add unsweetened coconut flakes and sliced almonds.
Snickers – Make this peanut butter chocolate overnight oats recipe taste like a snickers bar with a drizzle of caramel sauce (or sugar free caramel sauce).

Storage Instructions

Store: Keep overnight oats with peanut butter in airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Meal prep: Peanut butter chocolate overnight oats are a great way to meal prep. Simply make the oats and store in portion sized containers such as mason jars in the refrigerator or freezer.
Freeze: After preparing, portion oats into individual containers and store them in the freezer. When you’re ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning, give oats a good stir and garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, or any other toppings you like.

Chocolate chip overnight oats on a plate next to a spoon.

More Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes

Chocolate chip overnight oats are a great make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast option. Here are a few of my other favorite make-ahead, healthy breakfast recipes:

Sausage Egg Muffins

Almond Flour Zucchini Bread

Healthy banana muffins with one unwrapped.

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Instant Pot Egg Bites

Tools To Make Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Half Pint Jars – The easiest way to store individual servings of these chocolate chip overnight oats.

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1 1/2 cup Rolled oats ▢
1 1/2 tbsp Chia seeds ▢
2 tbsp Peanut butter ▢
1/4 cup Honey (I use this sugar-free honey) ▢
1 tsp Vanilla extract ▢
1/4 cup Chocolate chips ▢
2 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice) ▢

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Divide the mixture among 3 single serving containers, such as half pint jars, for easy-to-grab breakfasts. Cover with lids.
Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 338

Fat 15.3g

Protein 9.7g

Total Carbs 46.9g

Net Carbs 26.1g

Fiber 20.8g

Sugar 1g

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate chip overnight oats, chocolate peanut butter overnight oats, overnight oats with peanut butter, peanut butter overnight oats

Calories: 338 kcal

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25 Comments

Debra Denkins
1 February 21, 2023Reply

Hi can I leave out the chia seeds? I have diverticulitis so I can’t eat anything with seeds will it take away from the flavor?
- Wholesome Yum D
  1 February 22, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Debra, Yes, you can leave out the chia seeds, but it won’t be as thick.
Karen
0 September 21, 2023Reply

Question, would you recommend trying peanut butter powder in this recipe?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 September 25, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Karen, I have never tried pb powder but if you please let me know the results.
Patricia DeMuth
0 March 12, 2023Reply

I am just wondering how are oats keto,there’s alot of carbs in this recipe. I am new to this keto thing and only allowed 30gr of carbs.I love peanut butter and chia and would love to try this but why so many carbs??
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 March 13, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Patricia, This is not a keto recipe.
Esther
0 February 22, 2023Reply

Substitutes for oats?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 February 23, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Esther, If you are looking for a low carb version, you can use my Keto Overnight Oats recipe.
Victor L
0 February 21, 2023Reply

These ONO are absolutely delicious. I will admit I was skeptical about ONO but reading the ingredients I had to give it a try. I am a sucker for peanut peanut butter anything. These are so easy to make I make three servings so I can switch up breakfast during the week and not get burnt out eating the same thing every morning. Add this recipe to your weekly meal prep I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Linda
0 February 6, 2023Reply

Won’t the oatmeal be raw? I don’t see how the oatmeal is cooked in this recipe?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 February 7, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Linda, Oatmeal doesn’t need to be cooked. It gets softer from the milk.
Maricela
0 January 28, 2023Reply

this is not the recipe on facebook where you use hemp hearts, this is very high in carbs…….where can I find the one for Keto recipes???
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 January 31, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Maricela, Here is the recipe for keto overnight oats.
Ethne
0 January 12, 2023Reply

Are oats Keto? Wouldn’t have thought so!
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 January 13, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Ethne, These are not keto. You can find the nutritional facts under the recipe.
Susan S.
0 January 10, 2023Reply

Should this be heated in the morning or eaten cold? Thanks.
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 January 11, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Susan, I prefer to eat them cold.
  - Susan S.
    0 January 12, 2023Reply
    
    Thank you!
- Jessica S
  0 January 12, 2023Reply
  
  Has anyone used with PB2 instead of peanut butter? Thoughts?
  - Wholesome Yum D
    0 January 13, 2023Reply
    
    Hi Jessica, I have never tried that, but please let me know the results if you do.
Jordan F
0 January 10, 2023Reply

I’ve been making these overnight oats for years. I keep a bunch in the fridge for my kids’ snacks and breakfast!
Matt
0 January 10, 2023Reply

I love overnight oats and peanut butter. This peanut butter overnight oats recipe is super easy and really hits the spot. A great breakfast option for peanut butter and oats lovers, like me.
Julia
0 January 10, 2023Reply

This is such a delicious recipe! Our family doesn’t eat peanut butter, but this recipe was just as tasty with sun-butter! Thanks for posting! I will be making this for kids for breakfast. So easy!
- Michael Zepp
  0 January 12, 2023Reply
  
  What is Sun butter..is that a real thing?
  - Wholesome Yum D
    0 January 13, 2023Reply
    
    Hi Michael, SunButter is a brand of sunflower seed butter.