Gluten-Free Choc PB Overnight Oats
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
A decadent breakfast with these rich chocolate peanut butter overnight oats. Creamy, satisfying, and bursting with nutty chocolate flavor, this recipe is perfect for a quick and wholesome start to your day.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including certified gluten-free oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Choc PB Overnight Oats: When preparing this breakfast recipe, oats are grown in rotation with wheat and frequently processed on shared equipment. Use only certified gluten-free oats (e.g., Bob's Red Mill GF, GF Harvest). Note: 5–10% of people with celiac disease also react to avenin, the protein in oats, even in certified-GF varieties — consult your doctor if you are newly diagnosed. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Choc PB Overnight Oats: This recipe relies on certified gluten-free oats and other naturally gluten-free ingredients to be safe for those avoiding gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten-free oats
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl or individual jars, combine the certified gluten-free oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chia seeds. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly for about 30 seconds to ensure the cocoa powder is evenly distributed and there are no clumps.
- 2
Add the peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, milk, pure vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir everything together vigorously until the peanut butter is well incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Once all ingredients are combined, divide the mixture evenly into four jars or containers. Cover each container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place the containers in the refrigerator to chill and thicken for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 4
Before serving, give the overnight oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, you can add a splash more milk to reach your desired consistency. Serve chilled, and enjoy the rich, chocolatey, and nutty flavors.
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Tips & Notes
- Brown the butter before adding it for a nutty, caramel depth that elevates simple recipes.
- Certified gluten-free oats vary by cut; any cut works in no-bake recipes, but certified gluten-free rolled oats hold their shape better when baked.
- Warm milk (not hot) is key for yeast-based recipes — aim for 105–115°F to activate yeast without killing it.
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