Creamy Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats Recipe: A Protein-Packed Breakfast Treat
Welcome back to the kitchen! If you are looking for a breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your body like a balanced meal, today’s recipe is for you. These Creamy Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats are the ultimate solution for busy mornings when you need something quick, satisfying, and undeniably delicious.Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, this recipe combines the classic American flavor duo of chocolate and peanut butter in a wholesome way. It’s a meal prep game-changer that guarantees you wake up to a treat waiting in the fridge
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ensure gluten-free if necessary
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or soy milk for extra protein
- 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter drippy consistency is best
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar adjust to desired sweetness
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional Toppings: 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon crushed peanuts.
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mason jar or a small bowl, add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and salt. Give them a quick stir to combine.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add the creamy peanut butter.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir vigorously with a spoon or fork until the peanut butter is mostly dissolved into the milk and everything is well combined. Ensure there are no large clumps of cocoa powder or peanut butter at the bottom.
- Refrigerate: Seal the jar with a lid or cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and the mixture to thicken.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add a splash more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Top and Enjoy: Top with vegan chocolate chips and crushed peanuts before digging in! Enjoy cold right from the fridge.
Notes
Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cup Oats:
Peanut Butter Choice: For the easiest mixing, use natural, drippy peanut butter where the only ingredients are peanuts and maybe salt. If using a thicker commercial brand, you may need to microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it before mixing.
Protein Boost: If this is your post-workout breakfast, feel free to stir in half a scoop of chocolate or vanilla vegan protein powder in step 2. You may need to add an extra tablespoon of milk to compensate for the thickness.
Storage: These oats will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making them excellent for batch meal prepping on Sunday night.
Texture: If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend all the ingredients together before refrigerating, though this changes it from traditional overnight oats to an oat pudding.