4.11 23 Published Jul 23, 2018, Updated Feb 01, 2024
Ingredients For PB Cup Protein Overnight Oats
old fashioned rolled oats – rolled oats are the best for overnight oats. Instant/quick oats and steel cut oats don’t work the same because they don’t absorb liquid like rolled oats do. chocolate protein powder – this is what gives the overnight oats their rich, chocolatey flavor and most of the protein. milk – I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any type of milk will work. vanilla extract – just a touch for a hint of vanilla sweetness. sea salt – a pinch of sea salt is the perfect flavor enhancer and brings out the nutty flavor of the oats. chocolate chips – I like using Lily’s dark chocolate chips because they’re sugar-free and low in carbs. I’ve also made this recipe with a chopped up Lily’s peanut butter cup instead of the chocolate chips. If definitely takes the pb cup overnight oats to a whole new level! peanut butter – I highly recommend using peanut butter for this recipe since it is peanut butter cup inspired, but if you want to swap it for a different nut butter, go right ahead.
How Long Do Overnight Oats Need to Soak?
Given the name, you’d assume overnight oats need to soak overnight, but you can actually make them in 2-4 hours if you’re in a rush. While it does take some time for the oats to absorb the liquid, they don’t necessarily have to be soaked overnight. I recommend at least 8 hours for true overnight oats, but there have been mornings where I decide I want overnight oats for breakfast even though I didn’t prep them the night before. When this happens I’ll make them the morning of and let the oats soak for just 2-4 hours. With this quick soak, they’re not as soft as overnight oats that have soaked longer and they’re a bit more liquidy, but they’re still delicious. Short answer, yes! You can definitely warm up overnight oats, but the whole point of overnight oats is to eat them cold like muesli. Even if you think cold oats sound strange, I recommend giving it shot before you write them off. Of course, if you simply can’t do the cold oats you can always heat them up. Just pop the overnights oats in your microwave, cooking in 30 second increments until the oats are warm throughout and enjoy.
How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?
When stored in an airtight container in the fridge overnight oats should last for up to 5 days. They will soften more the longer they sit so I find they’re best on days 1-3, but they’re still safe to eat on days 4 and 5. With this said, overnight oats are great for meal prep. Feel free to make a whole batch for the week on Sunday. I like prepping them in wide mouth 16 oz mason jars.
More PB Chocolate Recipes to Try:
Easy Peanut Butter Cups Healthy No Bake Cookies Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
More Oatmeal Recipes to Try:
Baked Oatmeal Cups Berry Baked Oatmeal Bars Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Baked Oatmeal Recipes Blended Baked Oats Protein Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
