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Home » Oatmeal Recipes » Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Oatmeal

Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Oatmeal

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigeration 1 hour
Total Time: 10 minutes
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The ultimate make-ahead breakfast recipe, refrigerator oats are soaked overnight in a chocolate peanut butter yogurt mixture. 
Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Oatmeal

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.

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.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe

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 Della Croce

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups low fat milk or milk of choice
  • 1 1/2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1 ripe banana mashed
  • 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter melted
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups Bob's Red Mill organic old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup flax seed meal
  • melted peanut butter and chocolate chips optional garnish to serve

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:

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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  1. Kimberly Baxter

    June 25, 2018 at 11:12 am

    WOW this looks and sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      June 25, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      It’s so good! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  2. Liren | Kitchen Confidante

    June 08, 2018 at 1:02 am

    I just made a batch of overnight oats — tomorrow I’m going to have to make this one!!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      June 08, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  3. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

    May 27, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, I’m pretty sure oatmeal has never looked so good! Crazily enough, I’ve still never made overnight oats, but I really need to start, especially since these look so decadent!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 28, 2018 at 9:13 am

      You must try it Kari!

      Reply
  4. Meredith

    May 27, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    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!!!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 28, 2018 at 9:13 am

      ahahah right? I hope this lasts awhile haha.

      Reply
  5. ChihYu

    May 26, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    5 stars
    Totally love the flavor combination and it’s so easy and simple to make too. Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 28, 2018 at 9:13 am

      So easy! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Nicole | What She Ate

    May 26, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    5 stars
    This looks magical. I love overnight oats, but don’t eat them often enough. I’ve never had yogurt in them before which I have to try next time! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 28, 2018 at 9:14 am

      I really like how the yogurt gives it a little tang!

      Reply
  7. Cookin Canuck

    May 25, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    You can’t beat a healthy breakfast that comes together in 10 minutes. Loving this idea for my whole family!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 28, 2018 at 9:14 am

      You really can’t right? xoxox

      Reply
  8. Sarah Newman

    May 25, 2018 at 10:50 am

    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*

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 28, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Yes totally!! hahah

      Reply
  9. Jersey Girl Cooks

    May 23, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like one decadent dessert!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Sure does doesn’t it??

      Reply
  10. Tina

    May 23, 2018 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:43 am

      Isn’t that so funny!!

      Reply
  11. Megan Stevens

    May 23, 2018 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    Just wow. PB is the ULTIMATE comfort food. This looks so yummy!!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:43 am

      Really nothing better am I right?

      Reply
  12. Katie Walsh Beck

    May 23, 2018 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    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 :)

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:43 am

      YES!! So smart!!

      Reply
  13. Katie Walsh Beck

    May 23, 2018 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
  14. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

    May 22, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE your story re the Flax Seed in container. Priceless! You are a brilliant mom!
    I do make overnight oats.. but have never made with peanut butter chocolate chip decadence!!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:44 am

      haha isn’t that funny?? :)

      Reply
  15. Katrina

    May 22, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    First, I just LOVE your blog and all the pics! Second, this recipe!! Wow, Pinned and can’t wait to make it for my kids.

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Aww thank you so much!!!

      Reply
  16. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    May 22, 2018 at 7:19 pm

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

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Really so good!! Enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    May 22, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    I think my 14 year old would figure out about that flax trick but I may try it anyway! These look so decadent – not much is better than peanut butter and chocolate!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 24, 2018 at 9:44 am

      hahahah try it!! :)

      Reply
  18. Lindsey Dietz

    May 22, 2018 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    OMG, your flax seed use cracks me up. But it’s also genius! This looks DELISH!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 22, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      hahahah right?

      Reply
  19. Jean

    May 22, 2018 at 12:25 am

    5 stars
    Such perfect combo of flavors! You can never go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter.

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 22, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Couldn’t agree more!

      Reply
  20. linda spiker

    May 21, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea! I have never seen anything like this before!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 21, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  21. Joni Gomes

    May 21, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is peanut butter and chocolate breakfast dreams come true!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 21, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      I hope you love it!

      Reply
  22. Tessa the Domestic Diva

    May 21, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    Looks like taste perfection!! What a wonderful combo, and I like the idea of the overnight soak too!!

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 21, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      YES!! So so good and easy!

      Reply
  23. Jennifer V

    May 21, 2018 at 11:17 am

    I can’t wait to try this! I love anything that helps my mornings go smoother.

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 21, 2018 at 11:48 am

      I hope you love it!!

      Reply
  24. Riddhima Nair

    May 21, 2018 at 5:44 am

    4 stars
    Thanks for the recipe, it looks so yummy:) :)

    Reply
    • Liz DellaCroce

      May 21, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Let me know what you think!

      Reply

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