Peanut Butter Cup Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats layered with peanut butter and cocoa for a chilled, sweet start or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Peanut Butter Layer

08 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Chocolate Layer

10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
11 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Toppings

13 - Mini chocolate chips, optional
14 - Crushed roasted peanuts, optional
15 - Sliced bananas, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two glass jars or containers.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter and 2 tablespoons milk until the consistency is smooth and pourable. Distribute half of the mixture over each jar by drizzling or spooning.
04 - In another small bowl, combine cocoa powder, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk, whisking until a smooth chocolate sauce forms. Divide and drizzle half over each jar.
05 - Cover jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
06 - Remove from refrigerator and top with mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or sliced bananas if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're eating a peanut butter cup for breakfast, which somehow makes getting out of bed easier.
  • Zero morning cooking means you're basically stealing ten minutes back for yourself before the day actually starts.
  • The texture gets better as it sits—creamy, thick, and somehow luxurious in a mason jar.
02 -
  • The texture matters—eight hours is the minimum, but if you can wait twelve, the oats become even creamier and the flavors marry more beautifully.
  • Don't mix everything together the night before unless you want a muddy-looking jar; keeping the layers distinct until morning means each spoonful has chocolate and peanut butter defined, which is half the appeal.
03 -
  • Add an extra tablespoon of milk to the oat base if you prefer yours looser and more spoonable; everyone's texture preference is different and that's completely valid.
  • Toast your own crushed peanuts instead of buying them pre-crushed—they stay crunchy longer and taste noticeably fresher.
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