Chocolate Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter and Raspberries
Thick, creamy chocolate overnight oats swirled with peanut butter and topped with fresh raspberries—an easy, no-cook breakfast you can meal-prep ahead.
Equipment
- Mason jar or lidded container (16 oz)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or small whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats not instant or quick
- 1 cup milk any kind (almond, dairy, oat, soy)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter plus more to drizzle, optional
- 1 tbsp milk to thin peanut butter, optional
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries add just before serving
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to a mason jar or lidded container.
- Pour in the milk and stir very well until no dry cocoa pockets remain. (A small whisk helps if the cocoa clumps.)
- Stir in about half of the peanut butter (or dollop it on top for a layered look).
- Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until thick and creamy.
- In the morning, stir again. If you want a looser texture, add a splash more milk. If desired, thin the remaining peanut butter with 1 tablespoon milk and drizzle over the top.
- Top with raspberries (and chocolate chips if using) and serve cold, or warm in the microwave for 30–60 seconds.
Notes
Storage: Keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Swaps: Use any milk and swap peanut butter for almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter. Swap raspberries for strawberries or blueberries (fresh or frozen).
Texture tips: For thicker oats, start with a little less milk. For thinner oats, stir in more milk just before eating.
Oat note: Stick with old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture—quick oats can turn mushy and steel-cut oats stay too firm.
Chocolate note: If you prefer a deeper chocolate flavor, increase cocoa slightly and add a touch more sweetener to balance bitterness.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Protein: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 220mg