Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Steel Cut Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipes

What’s great about these oats is that they are great for everyone! You can make a couple servings at the beginning of the week and you’ll have breakfast ready to go each morning.

Let’s break down a few benefits of overnight oats.

They are a wholesome breakfast option. Oats are a nutritious whole grain loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. They are also rich in fiber which can help to keep you full until lunch time!

Oats are a great source of resistant starches. Resistant starches are great for your gut and provide numerous health benefits.

Oatmeal has soluble fiber. Soluble fiber is great for your gut, can help keep you regular (lol seriously!) and improve digestion.

Variations and substitutes

Another great thing about oatmeal and peanut butter is that it’s so versatile. It creates a great base for a wide variety of toppings. These 4 recipes all have similar base ingredients like oats, milk and peanut butter. What makes each recipe unique is the flavor profile and added special ingredients. Let’s break down the main base ingredients:

Oats are the main event and necessary for overnight oats, duh! For a majority of these recipes you can use whole rolled oats or quick oats. For one of the recipes we will be using steel cut oats.

To get creamy overnight oats we will be using milk. Please don’t use water as it won’t create a creamy texture! Here are a few milk options you can use: cows milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any dairy free milk of choice.

Peanut butter is another necessary item for peanut butter overnight oats, lol. You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter but make sure you use an all natural kind! All natural peanut butter will have one or two ingredients; peanuts and salt. Processed nut butters can have added chemicals, sugars and preservatives.

How to make peanut butter overnight oats

Overnight oats can be prepared in 5 minutes. Yup, only 5 minutes! The longest part is letting the oats chill in the fridge for about 4-6 hours or overnight. Please note that these steps will vary depending on which flavor of oats you make. Overall, they all follow pretty similar steps.

STEP 1

Firstly, you’ll want to grab a mason jar with a lid. Wide mouth mason jars work best.

STEP 2

Secondly, add all the ingredients in the jar and mix well.

STEP 3

Thirdly, put the lid on the mason jar and store the oats in the fridge overnight. Oats are best when enjoyed within 2-3 days.

STEP 4

Enjoy them in the morning (add an extra drizzle of peanut butter on top if you please!)

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Attention peanut butter lovers – these creamy peanut butter overnight oats are for you! If you like simple oats with a few ingredients plus peanut butter, look no further. These oats take just 6 ingredients, 5 minutes of preparation, and a few hours overnight chilling time in the fridge.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

What’s better than a classic peanut butter and jelly sammie? Honestly, not much! There is something so nostalgic and comforting about a peanut butter and jelly (I always loved when my mom packed them for me for lunch. It was always such a treat!).

Now let’s turn that classic PB&J into oatmeal form! This peanut butter and jelly overnight oats recipe is a crowd favorite and one of the top recipes on my blog. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Instead of regular oatmeal, these chocolate peanut butter oats are a great way to switch things up. And if you love peanut butter and chocolate, don’t look any further because you’re going love this recipe. This recipe is mildly sweet so it can still be enjoyed for breakfast. Plus, this recipe only requires 7 simple ingredients!

Steel Cut Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter

Steel cut overnight oats are a great way to switch up your breakfast oatmeal. If you are use to eating regular whole oats or quick oats, definitely give steel cut oats a try.

Another name for steel cut oats is pin head oats. They get this name due to their shape and size. What’s interesting about steel cut oats is that they are the least refined version of oatmeal as they are a cut form from oat groats. Due to their texture, you have prepare these overnight oats a little bit differently than regular overnight oats. In order to get softer and chewy texture we are going to boil the oats and then store them overnight in the mason jars.

Frequently asked questions

Are overnight oats gluten free?

Most oatmeal is gluten free however there is always possible contamination with wheat products. If you are strictly gluten free or celiac make sure to buy certified gluten free oats!

Should I make oatmeal with milk or water?

While you can make oats with water, I definitely recommend using milk or any dairy free milk of your choice. Using milk or milk alternatives will give your oats a creamy flavor and texture.

Are overnight oats vegan?

Yes to make your overnight oats vegan make sure to use dairy free milk.

What type of oats can I use?

Most overnight oats recipes call for whole, rolled oats. However, you can also use quick oats! Quick oats work just a well but have a slightly different texture. If a recipe calls for steel cut oats I do not recommend using rolled oats or quick oats as steel cut oats require a different method of cooking and preparing.

How to make overnight oats?

Generally speaking, making overnight oats is a very easy process! They are a great way to prep breakfast ahead of time and have easy meals on the go. Making overnight oats takes a few simple steps: combine all the ingredients together and let them sit in the fridge overnight. Each recipe has the specific instructions outlined step by step.

Did you make any of these recipes?

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