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    Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

    Published: May 21, 2018 · Modified: Sep 29, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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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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    Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

    Laura
    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.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Chilling 12 hrs
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 316 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula
    • glass batter bowl
    • Vitamix blender
    • glass jars with lids

    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
    • ⅓ cup chia seeds
    • 1 cup old-fashioned oats

    Instructions
     

    • Put almond milk, maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla salt and chia seeds in the container of your Vitaimx.
    • Begin blending, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to high.
    • Blend for 30-60 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and chia seeds are completely blended.
    • Add old-fashioned oats and pulse to combine (e.g. blend for no more than 5 seconds to retain the oat texture).
    • Pour mixture into four glass jars and covered with a lid.
    • Place in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy the next day for breakfast!

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • 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.

    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 11.4gFat: 14.5gSaturated Fat: 1.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.1gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 182.3mgFiber: 10.5gSugar: 13.7gVitamin A: 190IUCalcium: 289mgIron: 1.9mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Front view of a spoon holding a scoop of Peanut Butter Chia Overnight Oats over a glass jar

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    Comments

    1. Britta

      July 11, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      I am obsessed with these overnight oats! Best recipe I've tried! Thank you

      Reply
      • Laura

        July 19, 2019 at 2:48 pm

        Woo Hoo! Thank you Britta!

        Reply
    2. Andrea

      July 08, 2019 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Wow!!!! This recipe is amazing!!! My daughter and I made it- and now we are obsessed! Thank you so much!

      Andrea

      Reply
    3. Kayleigh

      June 26, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      Hi

      I was wondering if the nutritional information is per jar or for the whole recipe?

      Thanks these were yummy!

      Reply
    4. Landis

      February 25, 2019 at 9:42 am

      Are you using squeezable peanut butter in this? The aesthetics are amazing! (Also, I just discovered this recipe and I’m making it right now) 🙂

      Reply
    5. PJ

      January 09, 2019 at 10:13 am

      What size mason jars did you use?

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 10, 2019 at 7:34 am

        Hey PJ! I believe I used 8 oz (half pint) mason jars!

        Reply
    6. Molly

      December 04, 2018 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I’m not sure why I’ve been so scared to try overnight oats but boy and I glad I did! They are so easy and so yummy! I even take them to have for lunch. The peanut butter makes it over the top amazing. Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 04, 2018 at 10:13 am

        LOL I totally understand! It took me a while to hop on the overnight oats train! I'm glad you like them!

        Reply
    7. Dawn Bambrick

      June 03, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      Not sure how I feel about eating cold oatmeal. I guess it's a mental thing - I mean I eat cold cereal. Hmmm...thoughts on microwaving it a bit???

      Reply
    8. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite

      May 21, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      I've made overnight oats many times before, but never with blended chia seeds. I'm with you on hating them getting stuck in your teeth, and I love my oats thick too! Can't wait to try this version 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 22, 2018 at 7:34 am

        Lol those chia seeds can be so pesky! You will love this version!

        Reply
      • Jen

        September 24, 2019 at 7:22 am

        Great taste, but the texture not so much....I have a ninja blender and I thought I would be ok, but my chia seeds didn't grind up. Next time I think I will pre-grind in my coffee grinder, because, let me tell you, whole chia seeds versus ground is a whole new world....not in a good way.

        I know you say to use a vitamix, however I think I would mention maybe pre-grinding your chia seeds if you don't have one. Other than that, great recipe!

        Reply
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