• Place the pitted dates in a bowl, cover with warm boiled water, and set aside for 5-8 minutes until soft. Don't discard the water they are soaking in!
• Next, add the dates and their water in a blender with peanut butter, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Blend until smooth. Set aside in a mixing bowl.
• If you don't have a blender, transfer the soaked dates and their water to a large mixing bowl. Then, use a fork to mash the soaked dates in their water until the mixture resembles a caramel paste with chunky bites.
• Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until creamy, then whisk in almond milk.
• In the milk, add remaining dry ingredients: oats, chia seeds, and roasted peanuts.
• Stir to combine, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• The next day, divide the mixture evenly into four jars.

Caramel Layer

• Place the pitted dates in a small bowl with warm boiled water, maple syrup, peanut butter, and sea salt. Mash with a fork until thick and creamy with bites of dates.
• Spread on top of each overnight oats jar.

Chocolate Layer

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and coconut until smooth and shiny.
• Refrigerate for a few hours to set the chocolate layer.

Storage

• Store for up to 3 days in an airtight jar in the fridge.