Peanut Butter Cup Protein Overnight Oats
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Published Jul 23, 2018, Updated Feb 01, 2024
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These peanut butter cup protein overnight oats are packed with 30 grams of protein per serving and perfect to for meal prep for breakfast.
These peanut butter cup cup protein overnight oats so delicious – loaded with chocolate peanut butter flavor, but also packed with protein!
Ingredients For PB Cup Protein Overnight Oats
- old fashioned rolled oats – rolled oats are the best for overnight oats. Instant/quick oats and steel cut oats don’t work the same because they don’t absorb liquid like rolled oats do.
- chocolate protein powder – this is what gives the overnight oats their rich, chocolatey flavor and most of the protein.
- milk – I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any type of milk will work.
- vanilla extract – just a touch for a hint of vanilla sweetness.
- sea salt – a pinch of sea salt is the perfect flavor enhancer and brings out the nutty flavor of the oats.
- chocolate chips – I like using Lily’s dark chocolate chips because they’re sugar-free and low in carbs. I’ve also made this recipe with a chopped up Lily’s peanut butter cup instead of the chocolate chips. If definitely takes the pb cup overnight oats to a whole new level!
- peanut butter – I highly recommend using peanut butter for this recipe since it is peanut butter cup inspired, but if you want to swap it for a different nut butter, go right ahead.
How Long Do Overnight Oats Need to Soak?
Given the name, you’d assume overnight oats need to soak overnight, but you can actually make them in 2-4 hours if you’re in a rush. While it does take some time for the oats to absorb the liquid, they don’t necessarily have to be soaked overnight.
I recommend at least 8 hours for true overnight oats, but there have been mornings where I decide I want overnight oats for breakfast even though I didn’t prep them the night before. When this happens I’ll make them the morning of and let the oats soak for just 2-4 hours. With this quick soak, they’re not as soft as overnight oats that have soaked longer and they’re a bit more liquidy, but they’re still delicious.
Can You Eat Overnight Oats Hot?
Short answer, yes! You can definitely warm up overnight oats, but the whole point of overnight oats is to eat them cold like muesli. Even if you think cold oats sound strange, I recommend giving it shot before you write them off. Of course, if you simply can’t do the cold oats you can always heat them up. Just pop the overnights oats in your microwave, cooking in 30 second increments until the oats are warm throughout and enjoy.
How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?
When stored in an airtight container in the fridge overnight oats should last for up to 5 days. They will soften more the longer they sit so I find they’re best on days 1-3, but they’re still safe to eat on days 4 and 5. With this said, overnight oats are great for meal prep. Feel free to make a whole batch for the week on Sunday. I like prepping them in wide mouth 16 oz mason jars.
More PB Chocolate Recipes to Try:
- Easy Peanut Butter Cups
- Healthy No Bake Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
- Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
More Oatmeal Recipes to Try:
- Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Berry Baked Oatmeal Bars
- Chocolate Baked Oatmeal
- Baked Oatmeal Recipes
- Blended Baked Oats
- Protein Oatmeal
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Peanut Butter Cup Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder*
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or other milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips, I use Lily’s dark chocolate chips*
- 1-2 Tablespoons peanut butter, divided
Instructions
- Mix ingredients: Add oats, protein powder, milk, vanilla, sea salt and ½ Tablespoon of peanut butter to a bowl or jar. Stir or shake well to combine, until all the protein powder has dissolved and peanut butter has disperse.
- Refrigerate: Seal container with a lid and place in the fridge overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator: In the morning, remove bowl or jar from the fridge and stir/shake the mixture. You’ll notice that the oats soak up a lot of the liquid, so you may want to add a little more milk before serving.
- Serve: Top oats with chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter for serving.
- Store: Overnight oats will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge in a sealed airtight container.
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Notes
- Chocolate chips – I like using Lily’s dark chocolate chips, but I’ve also made this recipe with a chopped up Lily’s peanut butter cup. It definitely takes the pb cup overnight oats to a whole new level!
- Peanut butter – I highly recommend using peanut butter for this recipe since it is peanut butter cup inspired, but if you want to swap it for a different nut butter, go right ahead.
- Chocolate protein powder – I use chocolate protein powder, but you could also use peanut butter protein powder.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this yesterday for today’s breakfast which I had to eat on the go. I didn’t add chocolate chips (because I didn’t have them) and I didn’t add any additional PB or toppings because I ran out the door and forgot, but it was still delish! Tasted kind of like a dessert! It was a little more liquidy than other overnight oats recipes I’ve made, but I will definitely make it again!
So yummy!!!
So glad you enjoyed these overnight oats, Amber!! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
This was my first attempt at making overnight oats and it was delicious and definitely made me want to try different recipes for overnight oats.
I’m an eleven year old and I was bored at the house not doing much and decided to make dog treats,I found this recipe and made it and my dog LOVED them he kept on getting in the house so he could get another one!!!
Great recipe and perfect for a sweet tooth!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed this recipe, Natalie. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it.
Can I use quick cooking rolled oats? Just checking because I have a big bag of those and don’t currently have old fashioned rolled oats.
Totally! Let me know how they turn out for you!
Delicious! Made with chips. Can’t wait to try with peanut butter cups.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Christine! Thanks for the review!
What kind of peanut butter should I use ? Pease x
Hey Elizabeth – Any pb works. I always look for a natural peanut butter with 1-2 ingredients (peanuts + salt).
I’ve become addicted on overnight oats, I make them every evening. It’s a great discovery for me!
Yay! I love hearing this, Suzana! Thanks for the review and star rating. I so appreciate it!!
I added some greek yogurt because I like thicker oats and it was yummy!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed these overnight oats, Samantha! Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!
The perfect thing to have for the best meal of the day! So satisfying! I did not have chocolate protein powder, so I used half a scoop of plain protein powder and about 2 tsp of some chocolate spread stuff (I’ve also done this using cocoa powder). I did top with cocoa nibs instead of chocolate chips, and I would highly recommend because it adds such a satisfying crunch!
Ah yay! I’m so glad this recipe was a hit, Madeline! Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!
I tried this Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats, this is really yummy, My wife makes such mouth-watering Oats recipe that I just can’t wait to go over to my house tonight. Medintu is providing the best Nutritionist from various cities.to develop meal plans.
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Venkat! Thanks for the review :).
Soooo good! It seems like a classic flavor, which means you can never go wrong with it. Simple, yet filling and delicious. Be mindful if calorie intake is important for you, since it can be a bit high due to the peanut butter.
Thank you so much for this recipe! I personally love it!
WOO! I am so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe, Denisa. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!