Description
A creamy and delicious Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats recipe that's gluten free and vegan, featuring a perfect blend of peanut butter, banana, coconut, and chocolate. This make-ahead breakfast is simple to prepare and keeps well in the fridge for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Base
- 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)
Mix-ins and Toppings
- 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: crushed peanuts or extra chocolate chips/cacao nibs for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, pinch of salt, maple syrup, 1/2 cup milk, 2-4 tablespoons diced banana, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut, and chocolate chips or cacao nibs until well combined. Adjust sweetness and milk quantity as desired after tasting.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the mixture to a jar or airtight container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
- Serve and Store: Before serving, add a drizzle of milk if needed and top with remaining banana, a small drizzle of peanut butter, shredded coconut, and additional chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days; texture will soften over time.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegan, making it suitable for many dietary needs.
- Use your favorite plant-based milk such as almond, oat, cashew, or coconut milk for creaminess.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup according to your taste.
- For crunch, add crushed peanuts as a topping just before serving.
- You can prep the oats the night before for a ready-to-eat breakfast the next morning.
- Store in an airtight container to keep freshness and prevent absorption of fridge odors.
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
