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The ultimate make-ahead breakfast recipe, refrigerator oats are soaked overnight in a chocolate peanut butter yogurt mixture. 

My boys both love oatmeal and it makes me so happy. Not only because they’re both into the same breakfast at the same time but because oatmeal is one of the most nutritious ways to start the day – whether you’re a kid or an adult! 

I have a confession to make: my kids think flax seed meal is brown sugar. My dirty secret? I store it in an air-tight container, out of the packaging, and sprinkle it on top of everything from cereal to oatmeal to yogurt.

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While they typically love my 90 second microwave oatmeal, now that we are heading into the warmer months I will be transitioning into refrigerator oats served chilled.

The best part about refrigerator oatmeal is that I can prep a big batch on Sunday and just scoop it out each morning when I need it. To start, you simply whisk together plain, unsweetened yogurt with milk, melted peanut butter, cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanilla. A ripe, mashed banana adds sweetness with the benefits of fiber.

Speaking of fiber, I fold in old fashioned oats and flax seed meal which then soak overnight in the yogurt mixture. In as little as 60 minutes, the oats begin to absorb the liquid and soften which is why this recipe requires no cooking!

Of course, the best part about overnight oats is that you can garnish them however you wish in the morning. Some days we just add banana slices and blueberries, other days we get crazy with more melted peanut butter and chocolate chips. The world is your oyster.

Your spoon is waiting.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

The ultimate make-ahead breakfast recipe, refrigerator oats are soaked overnight in a chocolate peanut butter yogurt mixture. 
4.95 from 19 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, oats, peanut butter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigeration: 1 hour
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, mashed banana, melted peanut butter, cocoa powder, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir in oats and flax seed to incorporate.
  • Divide mixture between four glass jars or keep in bowl and refrigerator overnight. Garnish to serve with additional melted peanut butter or chocolate chips if you wish.

Notes

Can be stored in air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 680mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
Sugars 11g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin A 3.6%
Vitamin C 0.6%
Calcium 28.3%
Iron 18.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  4. What a delicious sounding overnight oatmeal recipe! And I LOVE how you add ground flax seed to your littles’ food and they think it is brown sugar!!!

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  8. This would have been my dream breakfast as a kid! (And way healthier than the sugary cereals I used to eat everyday!). Love how your kids think flax seeds are brown sugar!! LOL *genius*

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  10. Ha! Imagine their surprise when your kids get to college and they ask for some brown sugar! I’m going to need to try that trick at home too.

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  12. Ok overnight oatmeal is something I do all the time. It is quick to prep before bed and great to grab on my way into the office in the morning. I have never tried with chocolate or peanut butter, but this sounds like breakfast plus a treat! Amazing :)

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  13. Ok – overnight oats is hands-down, one of my favorites. It is quick and simple to prep before bed and great to grab on my way out the door to the office in the morning. I have never had it with chocolate or peanut butter and this sounds amazing!

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  16. Oh. My. Goodness. This looks incredible! Fridge oatmeal is already awesome but with the chocolate chips and peanut butter topping, swoon! So yummy!

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