Chill Time:12 hrsActive Time:15 minsTotal Time:12 hrs 45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Chill Time:12 hrsActive Time:15 minsTotal Time:12 hrs 45 minsServings:4
Chill Time:12 hrs
Chill Time:
12 hrs
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:12 hrs 45 mins
Total Time:
12 hrs 45 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats1 1/2cupsunsweetened almond milk1cupwhole-milk plain yogurt1/4cupwell-stirred crunchynatural peanut butter1teaspoonvanilla extract3tablespoonsminisemisweet chocolate chips2teaspoonsunrefinedcoconut oil7tablespoonsfinely choppedunsalted roasted peanuts, divided1tablespooncaramel sauce, divided1/4teaspoonflakysea salt
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)
Ingredients
2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2cupsunsweetened almond milk
1cupwhole-milk plain yogurt
1/4cupwell-stirred crunchynatural peanut butter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3tablespoonsminisemisweet chocolate chips
2teaspoonsunrefinedcoconut oil
7tablespoonsfinely choppedunsalted roasted peanuts, divided
1tablespooncaramel sauce, divided
1/4teaspoonflakysea salt
Directions
Whisk oats, almond milk, yogurt, peanut butter and vanilla together in a medium bowl. Refrigerate, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 45 seconds; stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and incorporated into the oil.
Divide the oat mixture among 4 (8-ounce) jars (about 1 cup per jar). Divide 6 tablespoons peanuts among the jars (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each). Spoon 2 1/4 teaspoons of the chocolate mixture over the peanuts in each jar, tilting to cover the entire surface. Refrigerate, uncovered, until the chocolate is just set, about 10 minutes. Drizzle each with 3/4 teaspoon caramel sauce; sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon peanuts. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Refrigerate, uncovered, until the oat mixture has thickened and the chocolate is fully set, at least 12 hours.
To make aheadRefrigerate, uncovered, for up to 4 days.
To make ahead
Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 4 days.
Equipment4 (8-ounce) jars
Equipment
4 (8-ounce) jars
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrom the oats and yogurt to the almond milk and peanut butter, these overnight oats might taste like a candy bar but they’re also a winner as far as the nutritional benefits go. Altogether, you’ll get a dose of sustained energy that will last you longer than if you ate the oats alone, thanks to the protein in the yogurt and peanut butter. The fiber in the oats will also help keep you full and keep things moving through your gut. While we do use chocolate chips and caramel sauce in the recipe, each serving has only 9 grams of added sugar, which is less than many sweetened cereals and fruit-flavored yogurts.While oats technically are gluten-free, some brands may be cross-contaminated with other gluten-containing grains. If you need to eat gluten-free, look for a gluten-free label on the oats.It’s fine to substitute, but just know that the smaller the chips, the quicker they will melt. You can always chop up regular-size chips for faster melting.If you’ll be frying and baking, go forrefined coconut oil. It has a higher smoke point than unrefined, 400°F to 450°F. The oil is extracted from dried coconut meat and has a neutral taste and scent so you won’t be tasting coconut. The downside is that it has a short shelf life of about three months compared to unrefined coconut oil, which can last for up to five years. If you are doing a lot of baking at 350°F or below, go for unrefined expeller-pressed coconut oil. This oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat. The coconut meat is heated dry before it’s pressed. You can also buy unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil, made with a wet and cold process that extracts the coconut milk and oil. The cold process may help retain more nutrients, especially vitamin E. It also has a more robust coconut flavor, so you can bake with it, if it’s the flavor you desire, and you can moisturize your skin and hair with it too.
Frequently Asked Questions
From the oats and yogurt to the almond milk and peanut butter, these overnight oats might taste like a candy bar but they’re also a winner as far as the nutritional benefits go. Altogether, you’ll get a dose of sustained energy that will last you longer than if you ate the oats alone, thanks to the protein in the yogurt and peanut butter. The fiber in the oats will also help keep you full and keep things moving through your gut. While we do use chocolate chips and caramel sauce in the recipe, each serving has only 9 grams of added sugar, which is less than many sweetened cereals and fruit-flavored yogurts.
While oats technically are gluten-free, some brands may be cross-contaminated with other gluten-containing grains. If you need to eat gluten-free, look for a gluten-free label on the oats.
It’s fine to substitute, but just know that the smaller the chips, the quicker they will melt. You can always chop up regular-size chips for faster melting.
If you’ll be frying and baking, go forrefined coconut oil. It has a higher smoke point than unrefined, 400°F to 450°F. The oil is extracted from dried coconut meat and has a neutral taste and scent so you won’t be tasting coconut. The downside is that it has a short shelf life of about three months compared to unrefined coconut oil, which can last for up to five years. If you are doing a lot of baking at 350°F or below, go for unrefined expeller-pressed coconut oil. This oil is extracted from fresh coconut meat. The coconut meat is heated dry before it’s pressed. You can also buy unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil, made with a wet and cold process that extracts the coconut milk and oil. The cold process may help retain more nutrients, especially vitamin E. It also has a more robust coconut flavor, so you can bake with it, if it’s the flavor you desire, and you can moisturize your skin and hair with it too.
EatingWell.com, May 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)484Calories27gFat48gCarbs17gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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