Description
Delicious and creamy Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats made with gluten-free rolled oats, chia seeds, banana, peanut butter, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips. This vegan and gluten-free breakfast is easy to prepare the night before, making your mornings hassle-free and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats Mixture
- 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 1/3 cup rolled oats, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, a pinch of salt, 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, 1/2 cup milk, 2-4 tablespoons diced banana, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut, and 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Stir well to combine and taste, then add more syrup or milk if desired.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the mixture to a jar or container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 30-40 minutes, or preferably overnight for best results.
- Serve & Store: Before serving, add a little drizzle of milk if needed, then top with the remaining diced banana, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of shredded coconut and extra chocolate chips or cacao nibs. Store leftover oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days; the texture will soften over time.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to keep this recipe gluten free.
- You can substitute the nut milk with your preferred dairy-free milk such as almond, cashew, oat, or coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
- For extra crunch, add crushed peanuts or additional cacao nibs just before serving.
- This recipe keeps well refrigerated and can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
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
