Batch Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
A rich, creamy high-protein overnight oat prep layered with chocolate, vanilla, and peanut butter flavors. Packed with fiber and omega-3s to support sustained morning energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
370 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
370 min
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Equipment
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Meal Prep Storage: Store in airtight glass jars in the coldest part of your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the rolled oats
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Combine the rolled oats
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, powdered peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, and chocolate brownie protein powder. Whisk until evenly blended.
Look for: evenly blended
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Add the fat-free Greek yogurt
Add the fat-free Greek yogurt, vanilla Greek yogurt, and almond milk into the dry mixture. Stir well with a spatula until no dry protein powder remains and the texture is smooth.
Look for: no dry protein powder remains and the texture is smooth
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Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4…
Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 jar containers or sealable meal-prep bowls (about 1 cup per container).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle 20 dark chocolate chips evenly over…
Sprinkle 20 dark chocolate chips evenly over the top of each serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Seal the containers tightly and refrigerate for…
Seal the containers tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and soften.
Allow: 6 hours
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Enjoy cold straight from the fridge within…
Enjoy cold straight from the fridge within 4 to 5 days.
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