A quick and simple breakfast that tastes precisely like a no bake cookie and can be prepared the night before! These no-bake chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are refined sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free and dairy-free. If you want the genuine deal, try my no-bake cookies.
Sometimes you simply need to shake up your morning routine while still satisfying a chocolate need.
Now let’s get to the point of your visit: no bake cookie overnight oats.
This tastes just like a chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookie. Have you ever had one of those? I grew up preparing these, and although they’re tasty, they’re not really morning fare.
But they’re delicious. Thus this batch of overnight oats will provide you with the same delight as one of those cookies, but without the sugar rush! Win-win situation.
Contents
- What’s the difference between oatmeal and overnight oats?
- Are overnight oats healthy?
- How to make the best overnight oats
- Key Ingredients
- How to make overnight oats
- Tips for the best results
- More overnight oats recipes
- FAQs
- No Bake Cookie Overnight Oats (Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats)
- FAQs
- Why are quick oats not good for overnight oats?
- Why are the oats hard in my no bake cookies?
- Is overnight oats better with milk or yogurt?
- Are overnight oats just as healthy?
- Why add chia seeds to overnight oats?
- What is the secret to overnight oats?
- Why won t my chocolate no bake cookies harden?
- What to do with failed no bakes?
- Can you substitute steel cut oats for rolled oats in no bake cookies?
- Why do overnight oats taste gross?
What’s the difference between oatmeal and overnight oats?
Oatmeal is often served warm and produced immediately before serving, however overnight oats are served cold and straight from the fridge. There is no need for heat.
As it should, your refrigerator does all of the work for you!
Are overnight oats healthy?
Yes and no, since it all depends on the ingredients you use. Ehhhhh in the case of these chocolate peanut butter overnight oats.
Yet it’s still better than a package of Poptarts or a huge cinnamon bun!
I haven’t cooked overnight oats in a long time, and when I do, they’re generally loaded with fruits and nuts to make me feel like I’m doing the right thing and eating healthily.
This time around, there will be no fruits or nuts. That’s not true. Peanut butter and plant-based milk are entirely nuts, yet they’re all smooth and silky (in my case, cashew milk).
There will also be chocolate! Because I can’t stop myself from adding cacao powder and small chocolate chips.
How to make the best overnight oats
The amazing thing about overnight oats in general is how easily they can be customized. You may change things up depending on what you have on hand and your particular preferences.
But, bear in mind that in order to get the specific taste that is evocative of Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies, you must follow the instructions I’ve supplied.
What is the best ratio for overnight oats?
Equal parts oats and milk work best. If you want yours a bit thinner, add a little extra milk.
Use old fashioned rolled oats
For overnight oats, avoid steel cut or quick oats. Old-fashioned oats absorb the correct quantity of moisture without becoming mushy, while steel cut oats are too rough and quick oats are too soft.
I’m also a huge admirer of Bob’s Red Mill gluten free oats if you need gluten free for any reason.
Use whatever kind of milk you like
For this dish, I prefer to use cashew milk because of its mild taste or oat milk because it melds beautifully, but you could use any dairy or non-dairy milk that you want.
Key Ingredients
- Traditional rolled oats
- Pure peanut butter
- Honey or pure maple syrup
- Cocoa powder
- Authentic vanilla extract
- The seeds of chia
- Milk derived from plants Depending on the desired thickness, I choose cashew milk.
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Little chocolate chips and a warm drizzle of peanut butter are optional.
How to make overnight oats
- In a small mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and whisk to incorporate.
- Refrigerate overnight, covered or transferred to another sealable container.
- Give it a thorough swirl before serving! Top with micro chocolate chips and a drizzle of warmed peanut butter, if desired.
Tips for the best results
- You may modify the quantity of milk (your choice, although I like cashew milk or peanut milk) to your preferred thickness.
- 2 cup milk yields a thick mixture; if you like it thinner, just add a little more milk. Including 1
- If you are gluten intolerant, I prefer Bobs Red Mill gluten free oats.
- If you’re lactose intolerant, make sure the peanut butter you’re using is lactose free.
- You may use maple syrup or honey as a sweetener (if youre not vegan)
- And, although adding micro chocolate chips or a warm peanut butter drizzle before serving is optional, I definitely suggest it.
Chia seeds are optional, but encouraged!
Chia seeds contribute fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids to the oats and make them thicker by absorbing moisture and becoming plump.
Some individuals dislike the texture of chia seeds, so you may totally leave them out if you are one of them.
What kind of sweetener should I use?
Both maple syrup and honey work well as sweeteners. Stick to pure maple syrup if you’re vegan. If you are less cautious about your sugar intake, you might use the same quantity of coconut sugar, brown sugar, or granulated sugar.
More overnight oats recipes
- What if you like peanut butter but not chocolate? Try these oats with banana and peanut butter.
- Or do you like chocolate but not peanut butter? Then brownie batter oats are perfect for you.
- Looking for more dessert-inspired overnight oats? Overnight Oats with German Chocolate Cake.
- With my fan-favorite Simple Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats, you’ll get traditional breakfast feelings.
- Or, go right for superfoods and fruit!
FAQs
Equal parts oats and milk work best. If you want yours a bit thinner, add a little extra milk.
For this dish, I prefer to use cashew milk because of its mild taste or oat milk because it melds beautifully, but you could use any dairy or non-dairy milk that you want.
Sure thing! I suggest using gluten-free oats from Bob’s Red Mill.
Yes! Use nondairy milk and make sure the peanut butter you’re using is lactose-free by checking the label.
Both maple syrup and honey work well as sweeteners. Stick to pure maple syrup if you’re vegan. If you are less cautious about your sugar intake, you might use the same quantity of coconut sugar, brown sugar, or granulated sugar.
You are not. Chia seeds provide fiber, protein, and omega-3s to the oats and make them a thicker consistency since they soak up the liquid and become plump, however some people dislike the texture of chia seeds, so leave them out if you are one of them.
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No Bake Cookie Overnight Oats (Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats)
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Description
Equipment
- Jars made of mason jars
- blending bowls
- a spoon for mixing
Ingredients
- cup old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free oats from Bobs Red Mill
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (dairy free, read label to ensure lactose free)
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan) to taste
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 cup plant-based milk, cashew milk recommended, depending on desired thickness2-2 1
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Little chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life) and a warm drizzle of peanut butter are optional.
Instructions
- Sprinkle of sea salt, 3 cup plant-based milk
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup to taste, 1 teaspoon cacao powder, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1
In a small mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and whisk to incorporate.
1 - Refrigerate overnight, covered or transferred to another sealable container.
- Give it a thorough swirl before serving! Top with micro chocolate chips and a drizzle of warmed peanut butter, if desired. Enjoy!
Little chocolate chips are optional.
Notes
- Milk of choice: I like cashew milk, but you may use anything you want: peanut milk, dairy milk, almond milk, etc. But keep in mind that a plant-based milk with a richer taste profile may alter the flavor somewhat.
- 2 cup milk yields a thick mixture; if you like it thinner, just add a little more milk. You may alter the quantity of milk to your taste for thickness. Including 1