Chocolate Almond Butter Overnight Oats is thick, creamy, and so delicious, you won’t believe it’s healthy and packed with 16 grams of protein per serving! No almond butter? No problem—just swap it with peanut butter.
Looking for more ways to use almond butter for breakfast? Try my favorite almond butter pancakes, baked oatmeal cups or healthy waffles.
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Chocolate Almond Butter Overnight Oats Recipe
🕒 Ready In: ~10 minutes plus soaking time
👪 Serves: 1 serving
🧑🍳 Main Ingredients: Rolled oats, chia seeds, almond butter, milk and honey
📖 Dietary Info: High-Protein, Vegetarian and gluten-free option
📌 Difficulty: Easy, no cooking or baking
Why you’ll love these chocolate almond butter overnight oats?
Made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter, milk, oats, chia seeds, and cocoa powder, this chocolate almond butter overnight oats is a healthy, high-protein breakfast or snack with about 16g of protein per serving. It’s perfect for meal prep, and you can customize it with your favorite toppings—think sliced banana, chopped almonds, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of almond butter. Quick, easy, and totally satisfying!
- maria doss
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👉 This chocolate almond butter overnight oats recipe has been a reader favorite since I first shared the recipe in 2020. It was updated with new photos and step-by-step instructions in February 2025, however the recipe remains the same.
To achieve that creamy texture, I turned to thick Barney's almond butter, as I do in all my almond butter recipes. Plus, cocoa powder and chia seeds add an extra bit of richness, thickness and also makes the oats actually taste good.
Variations
Almond butter - I prefer Barney's smooth almond butter because it's thick, creamy, and doesn't need any stirring. You can use other brands, but make sure to choose the smooth variety and give it a good stir before using.
Other nut butter - Not a fan of almond butter? Use peanut butter or sun flower seed butter.
Milk - I like to use regular whole or skim milk for this chocolate almond butter overnight oats recipe.
Vegan - You can substitute almond, cashew, or oat milk, and swap honey for maple syrup for a delicious twist.
Gluten-Free - Use gluten free certified rolled oats.
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Chocolate Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons almond butter or use peanut butter
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup old fashion oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients. Combine milk, almond butter, honey, cocoa powder and vanilla in a mason jar (or any container) and whisk until smooth and lump-free.
- Mix in the dry ingredients. Add the oats, chia seeds and salt. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- To serve. Top with sliced bananas, sliced almonds, and an extra drizzle of almond butter.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Tips for Success
- Double or triple the recipe to make a large serving.
- Make it vegan! Use almond or oat milk instead of regular milk and replace honey with maple syrup.
- Use plant based milk like almond, oat or cashew milk to make it dairy-free.
- Use gluten free certified oats to make it gluten free.
- Use peanut butter instead of almond butter.
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How to make chocolate overnight oats with almond butter?
👩🍳 How long to soak? Overnight oats typically need 8 hours to fully soak, but if you're in a rush, 4 to 6 hours will work. Soaking longer helps the oats absorb liquid and break down starches, allowing your body to absorb the nutrients better.
Topping ideas
Chocolate overnight oats with almond butter is best enjoyed cold, straight from the fridge. It's yummy on it's own, but feel free to add tasty toppings like sliced banana, sliced almonds, extra almond butter, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips for an extra treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s best not to use store-bought chocolate milk. Most varieties contain added sugars, sweeteners, and other ingredients that can make the overnight oats overly sweet and less wholesome. If you do use chocolate milk, reduce the cocoa powder and honey (or maple syrup) in the recipe so the flavor stays balanced.
Yes! Overnight oats can still be thick and creamy without yogurt. In this recipe, chia seeds, almond butter, and cocoa powder naturally create a rich, thick texture as the oats soak.
Overnight oats are typically enjoyed cold straight from the fridge. If you prefer them warm, simply microwave for 45-60 seconds or heat in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Just be sure not to make them too hot.
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Audrey
Hello! I made this yesterday, and it turned out delicious. I'm wondering - it says the calorie content is 1408 per serving. Is this accurate? It seems to be an overstatement considering the ingredients. Thanks in advance!
Maria Doss
Hi Audrey, Glad you liked it hun. We will check on the calorie calculation and fix any errors. Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. Have a wonderful day - Maria