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These peanut butter overnight oats are a dream come true for peanut butter lovers. Every bite is rich, nutty, and ultra-creamy. Filled with protein and high-fiber, they’re so delicious and easy, you’ll want to make overnight oats your daily breakfast choice for busy mornings.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Where are my PB Lovers at? 🥜 ❤ I’ve got you with this recipe!
Your going to love this nutty oatmeal, it’s a dream breakfast! So good!
- High Protein: The combination of creamy 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.
Ingredients
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 peanut butter with salt
- 4 Tbsps maple syrup or raw honey
TOPPINGS:
- fresh fruit, 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.
Variations And Substitutions
Use any milk: My personal favorite types of milk for these is unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk, but use any kind of milk you prefer.
Favorite Toppings: No strawberries available? Substitute with banana slices, apples, mango, or even pineapple! I also love adding a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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 overnight oats already, I often add protein powder 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. Other great sources of protein are Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.
Nut Butter Variation: Substituted with any nut butter you prefer or even Sunbutter.
Swap Sweeteners: Maple syrup or honey are my go-to natural sweeteners, but if you have a preferred sweetener you like, then use that instead.
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 store in the refrigerator overnight, OR divide equally into mason jars and cover with a lid, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
Enjoy the next morning!
❤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 toppings.
Storage Instructions
These oatmeal cups are perfect for meal prep because they will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator. So when you’re ready for one, just grab it and eat it!
Why are oats so good for you?
There are many benefits to eating oats 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 love it as much as I do! If not, use a different 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 in the microwave so they are more like hot oatmeal if you’d 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.
More Overnight Oat Recipes you May Love:
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
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 and refrigerate overnight.
- Once they're ready to eat, stir your oatmeal really well, this will make it creamier.
- Top with fresh berries, chopped peanuts for texture, and a drizzle of extra peanut butter if desired in the morning before eating.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are really good and so convenient for making ahead of time! I used PB Fit (I know, not 100% clean but I prefer for PB), and topped with fresh strawberries.
Glad to know that this worked out well for you! Thank you for the feedback on this one. <3 - Rachel
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