Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Name: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 4 TBS maple syrup or honey; 4 TBS peanut butter; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; ¼ tsp sea salt; 1/3 cup chia seeds; 1 cup old-fashioned oats

By Laura

Posted May 21, 2018, Updated Sep 29, 2021

5 from 15 votes

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This peanut butter overnight oats recipe is an amazing, healthy breakfast full of protein and fiber! Made with only 7 ingredients in 5 minutes, they’re a great meal prep breakfast for busy mornings.

two jars of peanut butter overnight oats with a peanut butter drizzle on top

Peanut butter overnight oats are an easy and delicious breakfast recipe ready in 5 minutes made with only 7 ingredients. We love the ease and simplicity of overnight oats, and adding peanut butter and chia seeds increases the fat and protein content to keep you full even longer.

What’s not to love about this recipe? It’s dairy-free (vegan), gluten-free, packed full of nutrients, and doesn’t need to be cooked. Once you try these peanut butter overnight oats you’ll want to make them again and again.

Overhead view of two jars of Peanut Butter Chia Overnight Oats

Chia Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe: Ingredients/Substitutions

Here are a few possible substitutions that can be made in this recipe.

Almond milk. Any non-dairy or regular dairy milk can be used in place of almond milk with great results! Remember, the higher the fat content, the creamier the oats will be.
Maple Syrup. Honey, brown rice syrup, and agave are all great substitutes for pure maple syrup.
Peanut Butter. If you have a peanut allergy, feel free to substitute your favorite nut or seed butter that complies with your dietary needs!
fashioned oats. Quick-cooking oats, rolled oats and steel cut oats can all be used to make this recipe.

a spoon taking a bite out of a jar of Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

How to Make Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Let’s discuss this recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by blending the ingredients (minus the oats) together. I prefer blending them so that the chia seeds are pulverized and don’t get stuck in our teeth. You can simply mix everything together by hand if you prefer.

Add the oats last

Even though I like to blend the chia seeds, the texture is the best when the oatmeal retains its hearty, chewy texture and is not blended into the other ingredients.

So add the oats last and pulse once to combine. Then transfer to glass jars with lids and store overnight to enjoy in the morning.

Collage of step-by-step photos in the making of Peanut Butter Chia Overnight Oats

Serve

Here are a few suggestions for toppings/mix-ins that pair wonderfully with these peanut butter oats:

Fresh Berries (careful not to use frozen berries unless you thaw and drain them first. They release water as they thaw and will cause your oats to become a little “soupy”)
Fresh fruits (bananas, apples, citrus fruits, etc.)
Nut Butters (like this vanilla almond butter or this homemade peanut butter)
Chia Seeds
Candied almonds
Cinnamon Sugar pecans
Honey or Maple Syrup
Strawberry Sauce
Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
Dried Fruits (cranberries, apricots, rasins, etc.)

Store

Store in a glass jar with a lid for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator.

Front view of two jars of Peanut Butter Chia Overnight Oats with peanut butter drizzle

Recipe FAQs

How long can overnight oats sit in the fridge?

If stored in an airtight container, like a glass jar with a lid, overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days (although they never last that long in my house).

Can you use quick-cooking oats for overnight oats?

Yes. You can use quick-cooking oats in place of old-fashioned oats. The benefit of making this choice is that it doesn’t need to soak as long! These peanut butter overnight oats only need to “soak” for one hour if quick oats are used. However, they can still be enjoyed the next day (and a few days after that)!

Why use Chia seeds in overnight oats?

Here are a few reasons why I think chia seeds are an important component in this recipe:
Protein! I’m always looking for ways to get more protein into our diet! One serving of these peanut butter overnight oats recipe has a whopping 11.4 g of protein!
Fiber. Another nutrient we never get enough of, but that’s abundant in chia seeds!
Iron. Mommas, if you are pregnant or nursing (or ever have done one of those things in your life) then you might struggle with iron deficiency like I do! Ugh. Chia seeds are rich in iron, and are a great superfood to add to your diet if you’re looking to increase your iron intake!
Thickener! Chia seeds thicken this overnight oats recipe beautifully. I don’t like soupy breakfasts, so I love how thick and hearty they make these vegan overnight oats!

Overhead view of a spoon scooping some Peanut Butter Chia Overnight Oats out of a glass jar

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