Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats

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Wholesome peanut butter cup overnight oats combine a layer of peanut butter oats and chocolate oats for a nourishing fiber-packed breakfast. If you love peanut butter cups, this recipe is for you!

Spring is here and it's time to jump on the overnight oatmeal train! These vegan peanut butter cup overnight oats are easy to make, a time saver, and beyond scrumptious.
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Peanut butter cups in overnight oats form? Sign us up! This recipe combines all of our favorite flavors of peanut butter cups into a truly epic layered overnight oats recipe.

Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, peanut butter cup overnight oats are a wholesome and nutritious way to start the day. You’ll make two batches of oats (peanut butter and chocolate) and layer them in jars for a fun twist on our chocolate peanut butter overnight oats. Store in the fridge for a quick and easy breakfast, snack, or dessert to enjoy all week long!

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“Just made this and I’m so excited for breakfast tomorrow!” – Sarah

What is in peanut butter cup overnight oats?

These layered overnight oats are made with simple and wholesome ingredients that you likely already have on hand. Here’s what you need:

  • Oats: Quick cooking oats are the base of this overnight oats recipe. If you don’t have quick cook oats in your pantry, regular old-fashioned oats are a great alternative.
  • Almond Milk: The liquid base that makes overnight oats work!
  • Chia Seeds + Ground Flax Seed: Add protein and fiber and keeps the oats together.
  • Honey + Maple Syrup: We use honey in the peanut butter layer and maple syrup in the chocolate layer. A little bit of each adds a welcome sweetness.
  • Peanut Butter: Use all-natural peanut butter (the drippy kind) in the peanut butter oats layer.
  • Cocoa Powder: Adds chocolate flavor to the chocolate oats layer without extra sugar.
Spring is here and it's time to jump on the overnight oatmeal train! These vegan peanut butter cup overnight oats are easy to make, a time saver, and beyond scrumptious.

Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oat Variations

Like all of our overnight oat recipes, this peanut butter cup version is totally customizable. We love adding a boost of protein, fresh fruit, and more. Here are a few delicious overnight oat variations:

Milk: Any kind of dairy or non-dairy milk works. I want to try this recipe with oat milk next, I think it would pair so well with the other flavors.

Nut Butter: Instead of peanut butter, use your favorite kind of nut butter. Cashew or almond butter are both delicious options.

Protein Powder: For an extra protein punch, replace the cocoa powder with the same amount of chocolate protein powder. Try our protein overnight oats, too.

Yogurt: Feel free to mix in 1/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt into both oat layers for extra protein and creaminess.

FAQ

How can you thin out the oats?

If your overnight oats are too thick, add a splash of milk to thin things out. If the oat mixture is too thin, add 1-2 more tablespoons of oats and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Are overnight oats gluten free?

Yes! As long as you use certified gluten free oats (and all of your other ingredients are gluten free), this is a naturally gluten free recipe.

Storage

Once assembled, store individual jars of overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Feel free to double or triple this recipe for quick and nutritious grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week. Mix in a splash of almond milk if you find the oats are a little too thick in the morning.

Spring is here and it's time to jump on the overnight oatmeal train! These vegan peanut butter cup overnight oats are easy to make, a time saver, and beyond scrumptious.

Serving Suggestions

Top each jar of peanut butter cup overnight oats with a swirl of peanut butter and a few mini chocolate chips for the ultimate peanut butter lover’s breakfast! Add a sliced banana or fresh berries for a little something extra.

4.86 from 14 votes

Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats

This recipe for peanut butter cup overnight oats combines 2 layers of overnight oats (peanut butter and chocolate). The ultimate breakfast for peanut butter lovers!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients 

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1 cup quick cooking oats*
  • 1.25 cups almond milk, unsweetened vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey*
  • 2 teaspoons ground flax seed
  • 2 tablespoons all-natural peanut butter
  • pinch salt

Chocolate Later

Optional toppings

Instructions 

For the Peanut Butter Layer

  • Place all ingredients into a glass food storage container. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

For the Chocolate Layer

  • Place all ingredients into a glass food storage container. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

For the Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats

  • Layer 1/4 of the peanut butter oats and 1/4 of the chocolate oats in a jar (we use 1/5 L Weck jars). Repeat until all 4 jars are assembled. Top with all-natural peanut butter and a few chocolate chips.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Tips & Notes

  • Storage: Store overnight oats in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats also work in this recipe.
  • Sweeteners: We like to use honey in the peanut butter layer and maple syrup in the chocolate layer. Feel free to mix it up and use agave, honey, or maple syrup interchangeably in either layer – use your favorite!
  • Containers: We used these large glass containers for the individual flavors and separated them out into single serve jars for easy access in the morning.
  • Nutrition Information: Does not include toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 279 kcal, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 11 g, Fiber: 9 g, Sugar: 8 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Fnaf
December 2, 2023 1:10 am

5 stars
I love cereal drinks that taste like a peanut butter cup and are also nutritious.

Liz
Liz
April 15, 2021 11:10 am

Do you heat the oats up the next morning?

Linley Hanson
April 16, 2021 7:53 am
Reply to  Liz

Hi Liz! We prefer to eat them cold but you can for sure warm it up!

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M
November 29, 2020 12:25 pm
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5 stars
Very nice post! Thanks

Ander
November 24, 2020 1:15 pm
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5 stars
My mother love this recipe.
Thanks

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J
November 24, 2020 1:01 pm
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5 stars
Thanks for sharing

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August 28, 2020 5:26 am

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