A meal prep-ready, no cook, and satisfying breakfast to pull together! This peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is made in five minutes. After a long overnight rest in the refrigerator, they’re ready when you are the next morning. They’re easy to make and you can make them dairy full or dairy free.
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Meal Prep for Overnight Peanut Butter Oats
I was probably late in the game – discovering overnight oats. But it was when I was teaching that this hearty, grab n go breakfast was brought to my attention. Another teacher brought overnight oatmeal to an early morning meeting. You know I had my eye on them! How could I resist? They were just like these Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk. I was smitten!
This Recipe Is
- made ahead in 5 minutes
- creamy
- vegetarian or vegan, easily gluten free
- adjustable to taste
If you love oatmeal recipes, you’ll enjoy this overnight peanut butter oats recipe!
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How to Make Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter
step by step
With or Without Dairy
Making overnight oats couldn’t be easier. With five pantry ingredients, prep time is kept to a minimum. For this recipe, I’m sharing two delicious variations with easy optional add-ins to keep things interesting and to enjoy seasonal ingredients!
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Yogurt: for a rich and creamy texture, I use plain whole milk yogurt and homemade cashew milk.
- Dairy Free Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Vegan): enjoy with a combination of dairy free yogurt and milk using the original recipe, or make with or all dairy free milk and chia seeds.
Why Overnight Oats?
SO Flavorful: Oats just taste good! They have an Earthy flavor and help produce a rich creamy texture in this recipe.
Convenient: Overnight oats are simple to whip up and convenient to have in the refrigerator the next morning without having to make breakfast. Especially when you’re flying out the door!
Versatile: Make em’ gluten free overnight oats, with or without yogurt, use milk of choice, top with favorite berries, jam, seeds, diced apples or stewed apples, or bananas and chocolate chips! An overnight oats breakfast bar is fun for a small crowd.
How to Enjoy Overnight Oats
Use small Mason jars or Weck jars for individual portions. Overnight oats taste amazing chilled, however they can be gently warmed if desired. Simply pop em’ in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds. Top with your favorite fruit, nuts and of course, cinnamon (more options below).
What to Top Overnight Oats With
There are SO many options and the sky is the limit! Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats: top oats with slice bananas just before enjoying. A sprinkle of cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips are such a delight!
- PB&J Overnight Oats: Swirl in your favorite jam! Be sure to omit the maple syrup if making PB&J oats.
- Peanut Butter and Apples Overnight Oats: Dice up your favorite apple, top oats up to one day before enjoying. Sprinkle apples with cinnamon and enjoy! Or, give my stewed apples or blueberry compote a try (they’re make ahead ready too!).
- Simply Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter: Enjoy simply or with a sprinkle of your favorite seeds, like chia or hemp hearts.
Traci’s Tips
- Single or Multiple Batch: I make a triple batch for convenience. Simply scale up the number of servings you’d like from the single recipe and portion into individual storage containers.
- Storage Containers: Portion single serves in 8 oz Mason or Weck jars for ultimate convenience!
5 Minute Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Yogurt:
- 1/3 C (35g) Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/4 C (60g) Milk, dairy or plant, I use homemade cashew*
- 1/4 C (60g) Whole Milk Greek Yogurt, plain, unsweetened
- 1-2 tsp Maple Syrup, or to taste. omit if swirling in jam
- 1 Tbs Natural Peanut Butter
Dairy Free Peanut Butter Overnight Oats:
- 1/3 C (35g) Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/2 C (120g) Dairy Free Milk, I use homemade cashew milk*
- 1 Tbs Chia Seeds
- 1-2 tsp Maple Syrup, or to taste. omit if swirling in jam.
- 1 Tbs Natural Peanut Butter
Optional Toppings:
- Stewed Apples
- Sliced Bananas and Mini Chocolate Chips or Cocoa Nibs
- Favorite Jam, omit maple syrup if using.
- Seasonal Berries
- Diced Apples , sprinkled with cinnamon
Instructions
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Yogurt:
- Into an 8oz (226g) or small Mason jar, add the oats, milk, yogurt and maple syrup. Stir. Taste for sweetness and adjust to taste. Top the oats with peanut butter or swirl it in.
- Lid and refrigerate overnight or up to three days.
Dairy Free Peanut Butter Overnight Oats:
- Into an 8oz (226g) or small Mason jar, add the oats, milk, chia seeds and maple syrup. Stir. Allow to set for 3-5 minutes to thicken and stir again to distribute the chia seeds. Taste for sweetness and adjust if needed. Top the oats with peanut butter or swirl it in.
- Lid and refrigerate overnight or up to three days.
To Enjoy:
- When ready to enjoy, stir, add a splash of milk if desired and top with diced apples, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Share simply with bananas or jam. Or, give my stewed apples or blueberry compote a try (they're make ahead ready too!).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
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definitely going to try this … my favorite peanut butter (other than for baking) is also santa cruz … but, the dark roasted variety as it just has, in my opinion, a deeper flavor profile. if you haven’t tried the dark roasted, you just have to. darn … didn’t realize that santa cruz no longer exists as a company with its peanut butter now owned by jm smuckers and their juices owned by some investment firm … what a shame :(
Such an amazing recipe :) Loved and enjoyed this recipe. Definitely, I will try it. Thanks for the recipe.
Hiii Camila! Thank you for your note! So happy to hear!