Inside: This simple overnight oat recipe has all the flavors of baked cookies. Made with healthy ingredients, it is ready when you wake up.
Recipe at a glance
Ingredients: traditional oats, powdered peanut butter, cocoa powder, cocoa nibs (or chocolate chips), maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk. Prep time: 5 minutes Working: 1 serving Nutrition: 19 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber
Reader reviews
“I made this for breakfast last night today and it was delicious! The best overnight oat recipe I’ve tried.”
Have you wondered what the fuss about overnight oats is, as it looks like a cold bowl of oatmeal someone had forgotten at the counter?
me too. But then I tried them at the resort on my vacation. And there’s nothing like someone else to breakfast (and eat at the sea) to change your mind!
This variation is an overnight oat and my favorite cookie mashup. There is no bake.
Necessary materials
Old fashioned oats: These give you the best texture. Powdered Peanut Butter: This ingredient gives the flavor of peanut butter, which is fat-free and low in calories. Shelf stable and can usually be found in the store along with peanut butter. It comes in a sweet and unsweetened version – both work. If you want to use regular peanut butter, you can. Cocoa Powder Cocoa Nibs or Mini Chocolate Chips: Prefer cocoa nibs here to give chocolate flavor without sugar, but use regular chips to reduce maple syrup. Pure Maple Syrup: Honey can be used here too. Adjust the amount based on how sweet you are making it. Vanilla Extracted Milk: Use what you have and what you like, whether it’s dairy or plant-based milk.
How to make oats overnight
Step 1: Mix
Combine all the ingredients in a small jar or bowl. Mix well.
Step 2: Cool
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3: Open and eat
In the morning, stir it and add a splash of milk if it’s thicker than you like. Drizzle with peanut butter and some cocoa nibs or chocolate chips if you feel it’s flashy and dig it in!
Variations you might want
Add a scoop of protein powder to get more staying power. If the maple syrup is sweetened, reduce the maple syrup. This is the protein powder I use (affiliate link). Instead of powdered peanut butter, try regular peanut butter. The texture will be creamy. If you want a peanut-free version, use almond butter or sunflower seed butter. If that’s your preference, replace the maple syrup with honey.
Questions about not baking oats overnight
Are oats healthy overnight?
yes! Oats are whole grains, rich in heart-healthy soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol levels, making them suitable for gut health. It also provides protein. This recipe contains 19 grams of protein.
Are you supposed to eat overnight oats cold and warm?
Both work. Most people eat straight and cold from the fridge. However, please feel free to heat in the microwave.
Can you prepare overnight oats in advance?
absolutely. This recipe can be doubled, triple or quadrupled to prepare overnight oats over multiple days. Note that you want to add milk before eating as it becomes thicker as it becomes longer in the fridge.
Easier breakfast recipes
material
1/2 cups 2 tablespoons of traditional oats 2 tablespoons of peanut butter * 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder 1 tablespoon of cocoa nibs 2 tablespoons of maple syrup 1/2 teaspoons to 1 cup milk (depending on the thickness of the oats overnight – thick milk = thickness consistency
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a small jar or bowl. Cover and refrigerate in the morning. Open the lid, stir well, and add milk if necessary.
Note
*In place of powdered peanut butter, you can also use 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
Nutritional information:
yield: 1
Serving Size: 1
Amount per serving:
calorie: 380Total fat: 12gSaturated fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated fat: 5gcholesterol: 11mgsodium: 89mgcarbohydrates: 49gfiber: 7gsugar: 15gprotein: 19g
