Peanut Butter Cup Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with peanut butter and chocolate for a chilled, indulgent breakfast 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, as needed for consistency

→ 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 mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or glass containers with tight-fitting lids.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter and 2 tablespoons milk until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
04 - Drizzle or spoon half of the peanut butter mixture over the oat base in each jar.
05 - In another small bowl, combine unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons milk. Whisk until smooth and fully combined without lumps.
06 - Drizzle or spoon half of the chocolate mixture over each jar, distributing evenly.
07 - Cover both jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight until flavors meld and oats soften.
08 - Remove jars from refrigeration, top with mini chocolate chips, crushed roasted peanuts, or sliced bananas if desired. Consume chilled directly from the jar.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero morning cooking means you can sleep an extra fifteen minutes instead of standing over the stove.
  • It tastes like a legitimate dessert, which makes eating breakfast feel like a small rebellion.
  • The layered effect looks impressive enough to photograph, and your future self will be grateful when you grab it before rushing out the door.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—it sounds counterintuitive, but a pinch actually makes the sweet flavors pop and prevents everything from tasting flat.
  • If your peanut butter is too thick to drizzle, thin it with milk rather than fighting with it; the layers will look better and taste better when everything flows naturally.
03 -
  • Layer your peanut butter and chocolate while the oat mixture is still slightly warm—they'll swirl more beautifully and won't sit on top like a solid block.
  • Full-fat Greek yogurt makes a noticeably creamier result than non-fat, and the extra richness is worth it in a recipe this decadent.
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