Chocolate Hard Shell PB Overnight Oats (2024)

If you are bored of having the same breakfast every day. Then you need to try, what I call… Dessert for breakfast! This Chocolate Hard Shell PB Overnight Oats is the ultimate recipe you need to add to your list!

This Chocolate Hard Shell PB Overnight Oats is a fun way to enjoy the best meal of the day aka breakfast! It’s high in protein and fiber, so you will be satisfied after having this bowl.

Fun fact: I made this bowl for my mom (who doesn’t eat oats) and now she can’t stop making it. It’s so easy and quick to make and saves a lot of time in the mornings. Guess who made her love oats… hehe.

Why I love oatmeal so much…

I started eating oatmeal since my junior year of University and still haven’t stopped. It’s seriously so addicting. There are many ways to make it, from overnight oats, baked oats, stove-top oats… Here’s why:

• Love the feeling of satisfaction after a good oatmeal bowl
• Not hungry for hours
• High in fiber (and you know… fiber makes you go to the 🚽 aka poop)
• Healthy and packed with nutrients

What you’ll need

The list:

• Oats – I used rolled oats. They have a chewier texture and soak well overnight without having a mushy consistency. But, feel free to use any type of oats like, quick oats, just add less milk.
• Unsweetened cacao powder – Why unsweetened? Because you will be adding sweetener later on.
• Chocolate protein powder – For extra packed protein intake. Replace with more unsweetened cacao powder and sweetener.
• Liquid sweetener – I used honey. Replace with agave, maple or date syrup. Reduce water if not using honey, you should have a slightly thick consistency on the chocolate ganache.
• Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk but you can use any other kind of plant-based or dairy milk.
• Coconut oil – Unrefined or refined coconut oil works! Or use melted butter.
• Peanut Butter – I used natural peanut butter to avoid any extra oils.

That’s it! So minimal, simple and delicious!

How to make Chocolate Hard Shell PB Overnight Oats

You’ll be amazed at how easy a satisfying breakfast can be made. Best part? It will be waiting for you next morning.

The Instructions

• Mix ingredients: Gather and measure all the ingredients, start off by mixing the rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cacao powder and milk in a mug or mason jar and mix well. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Peanut butter: In a small bowl, dissolve peanut butter with milk. Pour on top of oatmeal mixture and spread evenly.
• Chocolate Hard Shell: In a separate small bowl, combine coconut oil, unsweetened cacao powder and liquid sweetener. Pour on top of peanut butter and spread evenly as well.
• Refrigerate: Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and leave in the fridge overnight.
• Devour: In the morning, enjoy immediately!

Why you’ll love making Overnight Oats…

• Timer saver: Prepare your breakfast the night before, let soak overnight and it will be ready the next morning.
• Simple ingredients: With minimal ingredients, you can make a delicious and filling breakfast.
• Tastes like dessert: We all love dessert! But this one has a healthier twist. So, if you don’t like oats. It’s a sign to try ASAP!
• Filled with protein: It couldn’t be easier to get a high-protein breakfast to start the day. You’ll feel satisfied after having it.
• High in fiber: You know… The more fiber you get. The easier your morning poop will be. Not kidding hehe.

FAQ

Honestly the best breakfast ever! So, no excuses to make this amazing oatmeal bowl. TBH, It’s too easy and quick to make.

Ingredients substitutes and notes

• Make sure to use unsweetened cacao powder and not cocoa powder.
• Feel free to omit chocolate protein powder and replace with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) liquid sweetener of choice (maple, agave, date syrup or honey).
• Use milk of choice, plant-based or dairy.
• Refrigerating overnight will make oats to soak and they will be ready the next day or if you can’t wait let it sit for 4 hours.