Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats recipe that is gluten free and vegan. This creamy peanut butter and banana oat mixture with a hint of coconut and chocolate chips makes a perfect make-ahead breakfast that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats
- 1/3 cup rolled oats (gluten free, if needed)
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- pinch salt
- 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2-3/4 cup milk (almond, cashew, oat, or coconut)
- 1/4-1/2 banana, diced
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2-1 tablespoon shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Optional Toppings
- Crushed peanuts
- Extra chocolate chips or cacao nibs for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, pinch of salt, pure maple syrup, 1/2 cup milk, diced banana (about 2-4 tablespoons), peanut butter (1 tablespoon), shredded coconut (1/2 tablespoon), and mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs (1 teaspoon). Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness or milk amount as desired.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the oat mixture to a jar or container with a lid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes or up to overnight to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the oats and add a little extra milk if needed. Top with the remaining diced banana, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of shredded coconut and chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Enjoy immediately.
- Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Note that the oats will soften more over time.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to keep the recipe gluten free.
- Feel free to substitute any plant-based milk such as almond, oat, cashew, or coconut milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your preference.
- Add crushed peanuts or extra chocolate chips on top for additional texture and flavor.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping as it keeps well refrigerated for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 13.8 g
- Sodium: 176.5 mg
- Fat: 16.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46.9 g
- Fiber: 9.2 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
