Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats Recipe
Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats is a delicious, easy-to-make breakfast combining creamy peanut butter, sweet bananas, and chocolate chips. Prepared the night before, this no-cook recipe allows the oats to soak up the flavors, resulting in a satisfying, dessert-like breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for thickness and nutrition)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Toppings
- Additional banana slices
- Chopped walnuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds (if using), peanut butter, and honey or maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Add the Goodies: Fold in the mini chocolate chips, half of the sliced banana, and chopped walnuts to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the oats.
- Chill Out: Cover the container or jar and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats to soak and soften to perfect overnight oats consistency.
- Stir it Up: The next morning, remove the oats from the fridge and stir well. If the mixture is thicker than desired, add a splash of milk to loosen the texture.
- Add Toppings: Top with the remaining banana slices, extra chopped walnuts, mini chocolate chips, and, if desired, a drizzle of maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.
- Enjoy! Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy, flavorful Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats as a quick and nutritious breakfast.
Notes
- You can use quick oats instead of rolled oats, but expect a softer, mushier texture.
- To make this recipe vegan, replace Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Leftover overnight oats can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir and add milk before eating if needed.
- Customize toppings with nuts, seeds, other fruits, or extra nut butter to suit your taste.
- Adjust the liquid quantity to control the thickness of the oats.
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