Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats layered with chocolate ganache and peanut butter for a decadent breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder

→ Cocoa Ganache Layer

10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 tablespoons milk of choice

→ Toppings

13 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, chia seeds, and protein powder. Stir until well combined and creamy.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, and milk until smooth and glossy.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars or containers. Spread half of the cocoa ganache on top of the oats in each jar.
04 - Layer the remaining oat mixture over the ganache, then finish with the rest of the ganache on top.
05 - Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts over the top of each jar.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until thick and creamy.
07 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before eating if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You prep it once and breakfast is ready for days, which is honestly the dream when your alarm goes off.
  • It tastes like a peanut butter cup but with actual protein and fiber, so you feel good about what you're eating.
  • The texture is pure comfort—creamy oats with that unexpected ganache swirl that makes it feel special without any morning effort.
02 -
  • Don't skip the whisking when you make the ganache—cocoa powder hides little lumps that feel gritty in your mouth if you don't break them down properly.
  • The texture changes the longer these sit, getting thicker and creamier, which is good for days 1-3 but by day 4 they can get almost too thick unless you add a splash more milk when serving.
03 -
  • If you're meal-prepping for the week, layer them all at once but wait to add the chocolate chip topping until you're ready to eat—they stay crisper that way.
  • Use really cold milk when making your ganache because it sets faster and creates a thicker layer that doesn't sink into the oats below.
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