Blended Overnight Oats with Chocolate and Toppings Recipe
This Blended Overnight Oats recipe combines creamy oats with peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey for a nutritious and delicious breakfast. The oats are pureed to create a smooth texture, then chilled overnight, and topped with melted bittersweet chocolate and fresh toppings like bananas and peanuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2/3 cup dairy or non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup smooth, natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Toppings (Optional)
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- Cocoa nibs
- Honey
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a blender, purée the dairy or non-dairy milk, old-fashioned oats, plain Greek yogurt, smooth natural peanut butter, honey or pure maple syrup, chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, and kosher salt together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Refrigerate Mixture: Divide the blended oat mixture evenly between two 10- to 13-ounce jars or containers. Cover the containers and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the oats thicken and develop a creamy texture.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the bittersweet chocolate chips in a small, heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, about 1 minute total.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Spoon the melted chocolate evenly over the chilled oat mixture in each jar. Return the jars to the refrigerator and chill for about 10 minutes until the chocolate firms up.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the oats with optional sliced bananas, chopped roasted peanuts, cocoa nibs, and a drizzle of honey if desired for added texture and sweetness.
- Make Ahead Tip: The blended oats without toppings can be prepared up to 5 days in advance and kept refrigerated, making it a convenient, healthy breakfast choice.
Notes
- You can use either dairy or any non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk based on preference.
- Natural peanut butter works best for smooth blending and taste.
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less honey or maple syrup.
- Overnight oats improve in texture and flavor when refrigerated for a full 8 hours or overnight.
- Oats without toppings can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days for meal prep convenience.
- Feel free to swap toppings for other favorite fruits or nuts.
Keywords: overnight oats, blended oats, peanut butter oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, make ahead oats
