These Overnight Oats Taste Just Like a Snickers & Are Packed with Fiber (2024)

Chill Time:

12 hrs

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

12 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

4

Sesame-FreeSoy-FreeHigh-FiberHigh-ProteinEgg-FreeGluten-Free

To make ahead

Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 4 days.

Equipment

4 (8-ounce) jars

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are Snickers-Inspired Overnight Oats healthy?

  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.

• Is this recipe gluten-free?

  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.

• Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of mini chocolate chips?

  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.
  

• What’s the difference between refined and unrefined coconut oil?

  If you’ll be frying and baking, go for refined 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.