PB&J Overnight Oats

These pb&j overnight oats are a simple and healthy breakfast recipe. They take less than 10 minutes to prepare, are high in protein and make your weekday morning a whole lot easier!

Baked peanut butter and jelly oatmeal is my go to for a slow cozy morning, but these pb&j overnight oats are perfect for a busy day or when you just don’t feel like cooking.

Getting out of bed in the morning is always easier when you have breakfast waiting for you, right?! I certainly think so.

This recipe is perfect to meal prep for the week since you can make a big batch and have different flavor combinations every day.

Throw in some cocoa powder, use canned coconut milk, a fun flavored jam, whatever you like! Just 5 minutes and a few simple ingredients is all you need to get started. If you love this recipe, try my protein overnight oats or vegan gluten free pancakes next!

How to make PB&J overnight oats

If you haven’t already, the first step is to make the homemade chia jam. This only takes about 5 minutes to make so you can let that cook while you prep the rest of the ingredients. You can use store bought jam if you prefer!

Next up, add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt to a bowl. Stir in the almond milk, peanut butter and maple syrup if using and whisk everything together.

Transfer the bowl (or container/jar) to the fridge and let set overnight or for at least 1 hour.

When you’re ready to eat, layer with the chia jam and a little extra peanut butter if you like. You can layer everything into jars like I did to take on the go, or just mix everything together!

Enjoy as is or top it off with some coconut flakes, cinnamon, fresh berries or a drizzle of honey.

Key Ingredients

Oats: I suggest rolled oats for this recipe for best results! If you have celiac like me, be sure to use certified gluten free oats.

Quick oats will thicken a bit faster, which is a bonus, but the mixture can also end up a bit mushier since they absorb liquid differently. However, either quick or rolled oats will work for overnight oats.

Chia Seeds: The chia seeds will add some protein to the recipe and help to thicken the mixture.

Peanut Butter: I personally like using creamy peanut butter, but chunky also works. Of course, this can be subbed for any nut or seed butter if you have a preference or allergy. Highly recommend my homemade almond butter!

Chia Jam: I suggest using my homemade chia jam, but you can use store bought jam if you want as well.

Non-Dairy Milk: I’m loyal to almond milk, but whatever type of milk you use, it will help soften the oats and give them a creamy texture. Soy, coconut, oat or almond all work well! I love vanilla, but anything goes.

Cinnamon & Salt: The salt somehow gives this a true authentic peanut butter jelly flavor. If you’re using salted peanut butter, you can leave this out.

Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?

Generally, overnight oats are eaten cold, but if you have extra time in the morning, you can heat these up in the microwave or stove for a cozy breakfast! If you do choose to heat them up, just add a touch more liquid so they stay nice and creamy.

Add more protein!

To make the oats extra creamy, you can add in a scoop of your favorite yogurt. I love coconut yogurt for this recipe, or a greek yogurt for more protein. Kite Hill makes a good dairy free greek yogurt if you need to keep it vegan/dairy free.

For extra protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or collagen peptides, which have little to no flavor. If you add any powder, you will probably need an additional 2-4 tablespoons of milk.

Try these recipes next!

• Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
• Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
• Banana Bread Granola
• Breakfast Potatoes
• Chocolate Overnight Oats

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