Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats

This tasty Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats recipe is rich and satisfying with peanut butter, chocolate, and banana. Assemble it the night before and wake up to breakfast ready to eat! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free.)

These overnight oats are a delicious and satisfying make-ahead breakfast! Plus they're easy to prepare with no cooking required.

The "chunky monkey" flavor typically includes banana, nuts, and chocolate. So here we use banana, creamy peanut butter, and cacao or cocoa powder. (So tasty!)

In addition to breakfast, we also enjoy it as a protein-rich snack. Each serving has about 16 grams protein!

Ingredients for Chunky Monkey Oats

For this simple recipe you will stir together in a small bowl or jar:

• Ripe mashed banana: The more brown spots, the sweeter it will be.
• Rolled oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats work best with this recipe. (Be sure to use gluten-free oats if needed.)
• Dairy-free milk: Any plant-based milk of choice will work great. I usually use unsweetened almond milk or homemade cashew milk.
• Peanut butter: I use natural and creamy. Or you can substitute your favorite nut butter or seed butter instead, though this will slightly alter the flavor.
• Chia seeds: These help to thicken the mixture, plus include fiber and omega-3.
• Cacao powder: This is used for the rich chocolate flavor. (Or you can also substitute cocoa powder.)
• Pure maple syrup: This works great as a natural sweetener.

Serving

Either enjoy your overnight oats as is, or garnish with toppings before serving such as:

• Fresh fruit (like strawberries or raspberries)
• Sliced banana
• Cacao nibs, vegan mini chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chunks
• Ground cinnamon
• Coconut shreds
• Granola
• Extra peanut butter

Storing

Once your oat mixture is combined, it will need to chill in a small bowl or jar for at least 5 hours or more in the refrigerator. (Overnight is perfect!)

We find it can last a few days, but is best enjoyed within the first day or two.

Want more? Try this easy Brownie Baked Oatmeal as well!

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan breakfast recipes.

Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats

An easy overnight oats recipe that combines delicious flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and banana. Satisfying and protein-rich!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 1 (about 1 heaping cup)

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Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
• 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
• 2 tsp. chia seeds
• 2 tsp. cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
• 1-2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (I use about 1 1/2)
• 2 Tbsp. creamy, natural peanut butter (or more to taste)

Optional:

• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp. almond extract, ground cinnamon, etc.

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Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl, mash banana.
• Add oats, milk, chia, cacao, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
• Add peanut butter. (I like to drop mine in small dollops so there are clumps of peanut butter.) Gently stir to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a mason jar or small bowl. Then lightly press down with a spoon to make sure oats are fully immersed in the liquid.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 5 hours or overnight.

Notes

Recipe yields about 1 heaping cup. This makes one large serving, or two smaller servings.

Serving: Enjoy as is, or top with fresh berries, sliced banana (I use the leftover 1/2 banana for serving), ground cinnamon, additional peanut butter, cacao nibs, etc.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats

Amount per Serving

Calories

509

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

23

g

35

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

8

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

10

g

Potassium

 

674

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

66

g

22

%

Fiber

 

11

g

46

%

Sugar

 

23

g

26

%

Protein

 

16

g

32

%

Vitamin A

 

42

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

5

mg

6

%

Calcium

 

263

mg

26

%

Iron

 

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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If you are enjoying these chunky monkey overnight oats with peanut butter, banana, and chocolate, also check out:

• Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Granola (Oil Free)
• Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Cookies
• Vegan Gluten Free Waffles

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