Peanut butter overnight oats

You will love these overnight oats that are loaded with peanut butter, oats, peanuts and a few other ingredients you probably have on hand. You can’t go wrong with overnight oats for breakfast as they will leave you feeling fueled and full until lunch time.

What’s great about these oats is that they are great for everyone! Make a couple of servings on Sunday night and you’ll have breakfast for your family for the week. Another great thing about oatmeal and peanut butter is that it’s so versatile. This recipe can be scaled up or enjoyed as is! Definitely keep reading to find out why you’ll love these oats so much.

Why you’ll love peanut butter overnight oats

Here’s why you’ll love these oats:

• Oats make the best meal prep breakfast.

• These oats are loaded with peanut butter for all my peanut butter lovers!

• They take just 5 minutes of preparation time.

• These oats are made in one jar for minimal mess and clean up.

• They are packed with whole grains, carbs and healthy fats.

• Additionally, try these peanut butter and jelly overnight oats.

Ingredients in peanut butter overnight oats

With just 6 simple ingredients you can whip up this peanut butter oatmeal. Let’s take a minute to break down all the ingredients.

Oats are the main event. We will be using 1/2 cup.

Use almond milk, or any milk of choice. Cows milk, almond milk or oat milk will all work.

Natural creamy peanut butter works best in this recipe.

Salted peanuts add the best crunch!

A teaspoon of chia seeds add many nutrients and add a gel-like texture.

A bit of maple syrup adds an all natural sweetness.

How to make overnight oats

One of the great things about these peanut butter oats is that they can be made in 5 minutes. The hard part is letting them chill in the fridge (patience people!). These oats need to chill for at least 4-6 hours or overnight (hence their name lol).

STEP 1

Firstly, grab a mason jar with a lid or a small storage container. Either option works well!

STEP 2

Secondly, add all the ingredients in the jar. Mix until all the ingredients together until they are combined really well.

STEP 3

Thirdly, put the lid on the mason jar and store them in the fridge overnight (or for 4-6 hours).

STEP 4

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

Variations and substitutes

Here are a couple variations and substitutes that you can use to switch up these oats to your liking.

Milk. To get creamy overnight oats you’ll want to use milk. Please don’t use water! Cows milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any diary free milk of choice will work nicely in this recipe.

Peanut butter. You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Make sure you use an all natural kind as processed nut butters have added chemicals and sugars. Give your natural peanut butter a good stir as it may have a layer of oil on top.

Salted peanuts. Feel free to omit the peanuts for another type of nut or seed. Cashews and almonds also work well in this recipe.

Maple syrup. Pure maple syrup works best in this recipe but you can also use honey! Or omit the natural sweeteners all together.

Toppings for oatmeal

While these peanut butter oats are absolutely delicious on their own, they can also be enjoyed with a wide variety of toppings. Here are some toppings for oatmeal that you’ll love!

More peanut butter. If you’re a peanut butter lover, top these oats with an extra tablespoon of peanut butter. Extra peanut butter is always a good idea.

Fresh fruit. Fresh fruit is always a good idea when it comes to oatmeal. Feel free to top these oats with freshly sliced bananas, blueberries, strawberries or raspberries.

Dried fruit. Another great option is dried fruit which will add all natural sweetness. Add some raisins or dried cranberries on top!

Nuts. Add some more salted peanuts on top! Or you can add almonds, walnuts or cashews for an extra crunch! Nuts also add healthy fats.

Seeds. Add some crunchy seeds on top like pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds or more chia sseeds.

Frequently asked questions

How to make overnight oats?

Overnight oats take 5 minutes of preparation time and 4-6 hours of chilling time. Simply mix all the ingredients together in a mason jar and set the jar in the fridge overnight.

How long do overnight oats last?

While overnight oats are best when enjoyed the next morning. They can be stored for 2-3 days without getting too soggy so they make a great meal prep breakfast. You can also make a few extra and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days so you have a few extra breakfasts on hand.

Are whole grain oats gluten free?

To make sure your oats are gluten free, buy certified gluten free oats. Regular oats are possibly cross contaminated with wheat products.

Other oatmeal recipes ideas

If you’re an oats lover certainly give these other oatmeal recipes a try.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

Cake Batter Overnight Oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Chia Seed Oatmeal

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Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Easy Breakfast)

Peanut butter lovers these peanut butter overnight oats are for you! With just 6 ingredients, 5 minutes of preparation, and overnight chilling time in the fridge, you'll have yourself an easy meal prep breakfast.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond milk overnight oats, Chocolate peanut butter overnight oats, creamy overnight oats, oatmeal and peanut butter, peanut butter oats

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 6 hours hours

Servings 1

Calories 464kcal

Ingredients

• ½ cup oats
• ⅔ cup almond milk oat milk or cows milk
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp salted peanuts
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

• Grab a mason jar with a lid or a small storage container. Either option works well!
• Add all the ingredients in the jar. Mix until all the ingredients together until they are combined really well.
• Put the lid on the mason jar and store them in the fridge overnight (or for 4-6 hours).
• Enjoy them in the morning (add an extra drizzle of peanut butter on top if you please!)

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3mg

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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?

If you do give these overnight oats recipes a try, please let me know! Please leave a comment with a star rating below. Your reviews and comments help support Brae’s Bites and allows me to continue to make delicious recipes! For some more recipe inspiration, you can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest! Also, if you make a recipe, share a photo and tag me @braesbites.

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