Peanut Butter Cup Oats (Printable)

A creamy oat blend layered with cocoa ganache and chocolate chips for a rich, healthy morning treat.

# Components:

→ Oats Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder

→ Cocoa Ganache Layer

10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
12 - 2 tablespoons milk of choice

→ Toppings

13 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, chia seeds, and protein powder. Stir until well combined and creamy.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, and milk until smooth and glossy.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars or containers. Spread half of the cocoa ganache on top of the oats in each jar.
04 - Layer the remaining oat mixture over the ganache, then finish with the rest of the ganache on top.
05 - Sprinkle mini chocolate chips and chopped peanuts over the top of each container.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until thick and creamy.
07 - Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled. Stir before eating if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like eating a peanut butter cup for breakfast without the guilt or sugar crash.
  • Prep takes literally ten minutes, then the fridge does all the work while you sleep.
  • You can make two jars at once and have breakfast sorted for the busiest mornings of your week.
02 -
  • If your oat mixture seems too thick when you make it, resist the urge to add more milk—overnight it soaks up liquid and becomes even creamier, so better slightly thicker at first.
  • The cocoa ganache absolutely must be smooth with no dry powder streaks, or you'll get gritty bites that taste unfinished; take an extra thirty seconds whisking and it transforms everything.
03 -
  • Whisk your ganache in a separate bowl rather than making it directly in the jar—this gives you better control and ensures it mixes smoothly without lumps.
  • If you're using protein powder, add it with the dry ingredients rather than blending it in last, so it distributes evenly and doesn't create clumpy pockets.
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