Description
Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats is a delicious, creamy vegan and gluten-free breakfast featuring peanut butter, banana, coconut, and chocolate chips. This easy make-ahead recipe combines wholesome rolled oats with chia seeds and plant-based milk for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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 plant-based milk (almond, cashew, oat, or coconut)
Flavorings and Toppings
- 1/4-1/2 banana (diced)
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2-1 tablespoon shredded coconut (unsweetened preferred)
- 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- Optional: crushed peanuts or additional chocolate chips/cacao nibs for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a small bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, chia seeds, salt, maple syrup, 1/2 cup plant-based milk, 2-4 tablespoons diced banana, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut, and mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Stir thoroughly, then taste and adjust with extra syrup or milk if desired.
- Refrigerate. Transfer the mixture to a jar or airtight container and cover it. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30-40 minutes to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid, or refrigerate overnight for best texture.
- Serve and Store. When ready to eat, add a drizzle of plant-based milk if needed. Top with the remaining diced banana, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of additional shredded coconut and chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, noting that texture will soften over time.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rolled oats if you require a gluten-free meal.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup to taste.
- Choose your favorite plant-based milk to suit your dietary preferences.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed peanuts or additional cacao nibs before serving.
- This recipe is ideal for meal prep and can be prepared the night before for a quick breakfast.
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: estimated 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46.9 g
- Fiber: 9.2 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
