A creamy, peanut buttery, ooey-gooey, loaded with chia seeds, and topped with bananas delicious way start to your day!
The day I discovered overnight oats was the equivalent to feeling like I had just discovered America! When nothing else in my life seems to be in order, I have overnight oats for breakfast and somehow I feel like it’s not too late to pull myself together for the day, or week. Meal prepping overnight oats for the week so breakfast is ready when I wake up has been a real life changing experience for me!
5 Reasons You Should Try Overnight Oats
- Versatile – You can eat them hot or cold and there are many different ways to make them! You can also get creative and experiment with your own ideas.
- Filling – Most overnight oats recipes are filling enough that they will sustain you until lunch!
- Saves Time & Money – Taking a few minutes on Sunday to make your overnight oats for the upcoming week not only saves time in the morning each weekday but it saves money, too! You won’t need to stop for convenience food on the way to work.
- Kid-Friendly – Not only do kids love the taste of overnight oats, they can help make them! And you don’t feel like you have to spend half your morning in the kitchen.
- Accommodating – Any key ingredient you use to make overnight oats can be easily swapped for your dietary needs without altering the taste or texture.
What You Need to Make Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
- Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Cocoa Powder
- Chia Seeds
- Silk Vanilla Yogurt
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Mashed Banana
- Chocolate Almond Milk
How to Make Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats
- Mash 1 banana and set aside.
- Stir together 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats, 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder, and 2 tsp chia seeds.
- Stir in 1/4 cup Silk vegan vanilla yogurt, 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter, mashed banana, and 3/4 cup chocolate almond milk. Mix until well combined.
- Divide into two containers, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Stir before eating the next morning.
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- Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Strawberry Rhubarb Overnight Oats
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Chunky Monkey Overnight Oatmeal
Chunky Monkey Overnight Oatmeal, a creamy, peanut buttery, ooey-gooey, loaded with chia seeds, and topped with bananas delicious way start to your day!
Ingredients
- 1 Banana, Mashed
- 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 2 tsp Chia Seeds
- 1/4 cup Silk Vegan Vanilla Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter
- 3/4 cup Chocolate Almond Milk
Instructions
- Mash banana and set aside.
- Stir together oats, cocoa powder, and chia seeds.
- Stir in yogurt, peanut butter, mashed banan, and almond milk. Mix until well combined.
- Divide into two containers, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Stir before eating the next morning.