Description
Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats is a creamy, gluten-free, and vegan breakfast featuring peanut butter, banana, shredded coconut, and mini chocolate chips. This easy make-ahead recipe combines rolled oats and chia seeds soaked overnight for a delicious, nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, a pinch of salt, maple syrup, 1/2 cup of your choice milk, diced banana (2-4 tablespoons), peanut butter (1 tablespoon), shredded coconut (1/2 tablespoon), and mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional syrup or add more milk to reach desired consistency.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the mixture into a jar or airtight container, then cover it. Refrigerate for at least 30-40 minutes or preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
- Serve and Store: When ready to eat, add a little extra milk if needed for creaminess. Top with the remaining diced banana, an extra drizzle of peanut butter, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, noting the texture will soften with time.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rolled oats if necessary to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- For vegan sweetness, use pure maple syrup or agave syrup instead of honey.
- Adjust the amount of milk to get the consistency you prefer, thicker or more pourable.
- Add crushed peanuts or extra chocolate chips as toppings for added texture and flavor.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for meal prep.
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option without added sugar or oils.
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: 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46.9 g
- Fiber: 9.2 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
