Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats Recipe
Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats offer a wholesome and delicious breakfast option combining creamy peanut butter, fresh fruit, hearty oats, and chia seeds. This make-ahead recipe is perfect for busy mornings, providing a nutritious, ready-to-eat meal that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours (overnight soaking)
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, regular or gluten free
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 tsp natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- Dash of sea salt
Fruit Topping
- 4-5 frozen strawberries, thawed (or 1/4 cup frozen berries, thawed)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, milk of choice, natural peanut butter, optional maple syrup, chia seeds, and a dash of sea salt into a bowl or jar that can be sealed securely.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined to ensure the oats absorb the liquid evenly overnight.
- Prepare Fruit Topping: For a cold version, mash the thawed berries with a fork until they reach a jam-like consistency and spread this layer over the top of the oat mixture. For a warm version, wait to add the mashed berries until after heating the oats in the morning.
- Chill Overnight: Seal the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften completely.
- Serve: Enjoy the overnight oats cold directly from the fridge or warm them up before adding the mashed berry topping as preferred.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free meal.
- Maple syrup is optional and can be adjusted based on your desired sweetness.
- Thaw frozen berries fully for easier mashing and better flavor integration.
- Can be prepared in individual jars for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts.
- For a vegan diet, ensure the milk used is plant-based.
