Reece's PB Overnight Oats

close up of a pb chocolate overnight oats jar topped with flaked salt

A delicious chocolate peanut butter protein oats recipe with a magic shell topping.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Refrigerating time 8

Total Time 8 5

Servings serving

Calories 452kcal

Author Amee

Equipment

mason jar or glass container with a lid

Ingredients

For the oats:

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats *go with certified GF oats for gluten-free
1 tbsp chia seeds *optional (see notes)
¾ cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
30 grams peanut butter flavored whey protein isolate (your favorite brand) chocolate, chocolate PB, and vanilla are great here too
1 tbsp powdered peanut butter PB2 or PBFit
¼ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp real maple syrup
pinch of salt don't skip- it enhances the flavors

For the magic shell chocolate topping:

1 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
optional: flaked salt for topping

Instructions

Pour the oats and chia seeds into a 12-16 oz mason jar (or similar container) and set aside.
In a shaker jar (or blender on low speed), combine milk, whey protein, peanut butter powder, vanilla, maple syrup, and salt. Blend until smooth and pour over the oats.
Stir, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 45 seconds; stir, then microwave for 30-45 seconds more until the chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth.
Give the chilled oats a good stir. I like to spoon them into 10-oz lowball glasses for a pretty presentation, but this isn't necessary. Pour the melted chocolate over the top, swirling it to coat the surface. Sprinkle with flaked salt if desired, then pop the jar into the freezer for 5 minutes (or in the fridge for about 15 minutes) to form the magic shell layer. Crack into it and enjoy!

Notes

*Sugar-free mini chocolate chips can be used to lower the carb/sugar count.

*If you don't like a coconut flavor with the chocolate, use refined coconut oil. It is very mild and doesn't have a strong coconut taste.

*If you don't like chia seeds, you can leave them out. However, I recommend adding another tablespoon of peanut butter powder to thicken the mixture, since chia seeds add volume to thicken the oats. You honestly don't even know they are in there when the oats are set.

*I've learned that using a Vitamix or Blendtec blender on the lowest setting creates fewer air bubbles, but a simple protein shaker works here too.

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