Description
A delicious and nutritious breakfast option combining chocolate, peanut butter, and oats, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Sliced banana (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, creamy peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully blended.
- Incorporate the rolled oats into the wet mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Secure with a lid or cover with plastic wrap. Transfer to the refrigerator and allow to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight for optimal texture.
- Remove from the refrigerator and stir the oats well. If desired, adjust consistency with an additional splash of milk.
- Divide the oats into two serving bowls or jars. Garnish with sliced banana, mini chocolate chips, and chopped roasted peanuts if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and yogurt.
- This recipe works well for meal prep as it can be made in advance.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup or honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg