Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats

Name: Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1 1/2 cup plant-based milk, (unsweetened); peanut butter, (for topping); Jam of choice, (for topping); Maple syrup or mashed banana for sweetness, (to taste (optional))

Jun 8, 2020

Peanut butter & jelly overnight oats. A quick and easy breakfast recipe that's ready in 5 minutes the night before. This recipe is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free!

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peanut butter & jelly overnight oats in a jar

Peanut butter & jelly overnight oats. A quick and easy breakfast that’s ready in 5 minutes the night before. All you need is oats, chia seeds, plant-based milk, peanut butter and your jam of choice. Naturally vegan!

This old recipe just got a makeover! These peanut butter and jelly overnight oats date back from the first months of this blog and it’s been a favorite ever since. I first shared this recipe a week before moving to Saint John for my dietetic internship. It’s been a while.

If you ask me, this is the best way to eat overnight oats. The jam adds a light sweetness to the recipe, while peanut butter adds a delicious salty flavor and creamy texture. If you love peanut butter and jelly together, this is a must-try!

overnight oats and chia jam from the top in jars

peanut butter & jelly overnight oats in jars from the top

Have you tried overnight oats yet?

All you need to do is add oats, milk and chia seeds in a jar and put it in the fridge overnight. The next morning, you add your choice of toppings and run out the door! In this version, I added peanut butter and jam.

A Few Notes on the Recipe

You can use your favorite jam to taste. Use anything from 1-2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup per serving. I love to use chia seed jam in this recipe and add a good 1/4 cup. You will need less if using a sweet store-bought jam.
For a higher protein breakfast that will keep you full for longer, try using soy milk. Otherwise, any plain plant-based milk should work.
You can make this recipe with quick oats, but I would recommend rolled oats for more texture.
This recipe will not be overly sweet, unless you add a large amount of jam. For more sweetness, I would suggest adding a drizzle of maple syrup or a mashed banana (half a banana per serving is great).

Looking for more overnight oats recipes? Try these basic overnight oats, tropical coconut overnight oats, cherry coconut overnight oats or chocolate hazelnut overnight oats.

peanut butter & jelly overnight oats in a jar from the side

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats

Peanut butter & jelly overnight oats. A quick and easy breakfast recipe that's ready in 5 minutes the night before. This recipe is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 2

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 1/2 cup plant-based milk, unsweetened
peanut butter, for topping
Jam of choice, for topping
Maple syrup or mashed banana for sweetness, to taste (optional)

Instructions

The night before, add the oats, chia seeds and plant-based milk in a jar or container. Stir together until combined. Let soak in the fridge overnight.
When you're ready to eat your overnight oats, add the peanut butter, jam and sweetener to taste. Stir together and serve.

Notes

This recipe travels well. Once you’ve prepared the overnight oats with its toppings, you can keep it in a jar and bring it to work or keep it for later, as long as you keep it cold.

You can use your favorite jam to taste. Use anything from 1-2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup per serving. I love to use chia seed jam in this recipe and add a good 1/4 cup. You will need less if using a sweet store-bought jam.

Add peanut butter to taste. I use 2 tablespoons per servings, but you can add more or less.

I would recommend using unsweetened soy milk in this recipe for a higher protein option that will keep you full longer. However, any plain plant-based milk should work. I’ve tried oat and almond milk as well with success.

You can make this recipe with quick oats, but I would recommend rolled oats for more texture.

Feel free to add a drizzle of maple syrup for sweetness (or honey if not vegan). A mashed banana is also a great option. The banana is best added at the last minute.

Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

If you make these peanut butter & jelly overnight oats, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you guys. And of course, if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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I’m Caroline, a registered dietitian based in British Columbia. Here, you’ll find a variety of nourishing vegan recipes, without a side of diet culture

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