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These peanut butter overnight oats are a dream come true for peanut butter lovers; rich, nutty, and ultra-creamy in every bite.  They’re so delicious, you’ll want to make overnight oats your daily breakfast choice.

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Why you’ll love this overnight oats with peanut butter recipe

Where are my PB Lovers at? 🥜 ❤ I’ve got you with this recipe!

These are truly a peanut butter lover’s dream breakfast! So good!

  • High Protein:  The combination of peanut butter, chia seeds, and oats, come together for a protein packed breakfast in this overnight oats recipe.
  • Prep Ahead:  These easy no-bake overnight oats are the perfect way to meal prep for your busy week, saving time every morning!
  • Dairy free:  This particular overnight oats recipe uses no dairy products.  Instead, I like to use milk alternatives like almond or coconut milk.
  • Customizable:  Easily change out the ingredients to make these cream peanut butter oats perfect for you (See “Variations” below).

If you are looking for different overnight oats flavors to change up your weekly meal prep, you may want to try: Pistachio Overnight Oats, Overnight Tiramisu Oats, Gingerbread Overnight Oats.

A jar of peanut butter overnight oats with chia seeds and strawberries being drizzled with peanut butter from a spoon.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

There are only 5 ingredients in this easy peanut butter overnight oats recipe, which come together for a fast, healthy, satisfying breakfast:

OATS:

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or any milk of choice
  • 4 Tbsps chia seeds
  • 2 cups gluten-free old fashioned oats
  • 8 Tbsps all-natural salted peanut butter
  • 4 Tbsps maple syrup or raw honey

TOPPINGS:

  • fresh strawberries, or raspberries
  • chopped peanuts
  • peanut butter to drizzle on top if desired

See the recipe card for full information on all ingredients and instructions.

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Variations for the Best Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Use any milk:  My personal preference for these Peanut Butter Overnight Oats is unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk, but use whatever you prefer.

Toppings:  no strawberries available?  Substitute with bananas, apples, mango, or even pineapple!

Add chocolate:  If you are as big of a chocolate fan as I am, then these also are great with chocolate added.  You can either break off some chips of your high quality dark chocolate bar or add some mini semi sweet chocolate chips!  YUM!

Add different protein: While the peanut butter, chia seed, and oats combination offers a large amount of protein in these peanut butter overnight oats already, I often add protein or collagen powder to my overnight oats to change them up. If you choose to do this, then your oats may need an extra splash of milk.

Nut Butter Variation:  The peanut butter can be substituted for any nut butter you prefer or even Sunbutter.

How to make Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Step 1. In a very large mixing bowl, add in your milk, chia seeds, oats, and maple syrup, or raw honey.

Step 2. Stir to combine well.

Step 3. Fold in the peanut butter.

Step 4. Cover in the bowl and refrigerate overnight, OR divide equally into mason jars or small bowls with lids, and then cover and refrigerate overnight.

Enjoy!

❤Rachel

Tips for the best result

➡️Rachel’s notes:

  • Use unsweetened milk to keep the sugar down in these overnight oats.
  • Once they’re ready, stir your oatmeal really well, this will make it creamier.
  • If you set it in the fridge overnight in a large bowl, or batch, divide equally into small mason jars, bowls, or cups and top with fresh berries, chopped peanuts for texture, and a drizzle of extra peanut butter if desired.

Why are oats so good for you?

There are many benefits to eating oats(oats and eating clean infographic) such as being a healthy source of carbohydrates, fiber, and protein.  Studies have shown oats to be good at lowering bad cholesterol and balancing blood sugar.  Due to many of the nutrients like fiber and protein, oats can also help you feel fuller longer which helps keep you from overeating throughout the day. 

Is it okay to eat uncooked oats?

It is okay to eat uncooked oats however, soaking the oats, as is done in overnight oats, is important.  Overnight as they soak, the starches break down which improves digestibility and the natural phytic acid (which all plants contain) is greatly reduced that makes them more easily absorbed by your body!

Recipe FAQs

Is peanut butter good in overnight oats?

Peanut butter is delicious in overnight oats if you are a peanut butter lover like me! If not, use a nut butter that you love instead.

Can peanut butter be mixed with oats?

Absolutely! And if you ask me, it is a great combination!

Do you eat overnight oats cold?

Yes. These oats are meant to be eaten cold like pudding, but you can heat them up if you like.

Can you eat overnight oats right away?

I don’t suggest eating overnight oats right away. Leaving the oats to soak in the liquid overnight makes them more easily digestible, and more palatable, giving them a creamy delicious texture.

Four small jars of peanut butter overnight oats with strawberries and peanut butter drizzle on top.
Servings: 4

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

These peanut butter overnight oats are a dream come true for peanut butter lovers; rich, nutty, and ultra-creamy in every bite with only 5 ingredients!
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
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Ingredients 

OATS:

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or any milk of choice
  • 4 Tbsps chia seeds
  • 2 cups gluten-free old fashioned oats
  • 8 Tbsps all-natural salted peanut butter
  • 4 Tbsps maple syrup or raw honey

TOPPINGS:

  • fresh strawberries, or raspberries
  • chopped peanuts
  • peanut butter to drizzle on top if desired

Instructions 

  • In a very large mixing bowl, add in your milk, chia seeds, oats, and maple syrup, or raw honey and stir to combine well. Fold in the peanut butter. Cover and refrigerate overnight, OR divide equally into mason jars or small bowls with lids, then fold in the peanut butter. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Once they’re ready, stir your oatmeal really well, this will make it creamier.
  • If you set it in the fridge overnight in a large bowl, or batch, divide equally into small mason jars, bowls, or cups and top with fresh berries, chopped peanuts for texture, and a drizzle of extra peanut butter if desired.
  • Yes. These oats are meant to be eaten cold like pudding, but you can heat them up if you like.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 54g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 306mg, Potassium: 422mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 284mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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