When your busy, seriously amazing sister who’s chasing around two beautiful kids (4 and 2 years old) all day asks if you could make her an overnight oats recipe to make morning mealtime easier, for goodness sake, you make the woman some overnight oats.
This version is as simple as it gets: 5 ingredients, 5 minutes prep time, no fancy methods, and simple ingredients. Let’s do this!
What Are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are a quick and easy breakfast or snack made by soaking rolled oats in liquid overnight.
We love how overnight oats seem to keep the integrity of the oat intact, helping to avoid that gummy texture that cooked versions sometimes take on.
They’re simple to prepare (no cooking required!) and perfect for when you need a make-ahead breakfast or snack, especially for those with hectic mornings.
We also think our version would make the perfect meal to enjoy after an intense workout – hello 15 grams of protein / serving! Keep reading to learn our perfect formula for overnight oats!
How to Make Overnight Oats
After a little testing, I’m happy to report that our simple, straight-forward method truly yields the best results! I even tried partially cooking the oats with warm almond milk before refrigerating, but much preferred this completely raw version.
We use the following base formula for making perfect overnight oats:
1/2 cup Dairy-Free Milk + 3/4 Tbsp Chia Seeds + 1/2 cup Rolled Oats = Perfect Overnight Oats
You can play with formula as needed, adding more dairy-free milk for wetter oats, or adding more chia seeds (or oats) for thicker, more pudding like oats.
To make your overnight oats, simply add these ingredients to a small jar or bowl with your preferred sweetener (we love maple syrup or stevia!). We also added peanut butter to this version for a flavor and protein boost!
Give the mixture a few stirs to make sure the oats have been fully immersed in the milk. Then, cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight to let the oats soften and flavors meld.
Overnight Oats FAQs
How long do overnight oats last?
Overnight oats can be prepared up to 2-3 days in advance, sometimes longer.
Can you eat overnight oats hot?
Overnight oats can be eaten hot or cold. To heat, microwave for ~45-60 seconds (just ensure there’s enough space at the top of your jar to prevent overflowing), or transfer to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through.
Can you use quick oats to make overnight oats?
We prefer using rolled oats to make overnight oats, but you can use quick oats – they will just be softer.
Can you use steel cut oats to make overnight oats?
Though we haven’t tried it, some people report success using steel cut oats to make overnight oats. They will take longer, require more liquid, and probably won’t be quite as soft. They may also be more difficult to digest.
Are overnight oats gluten-free?
This is somewhat controversial as some believe even certified gluten-free oats to be troublesome for those with gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. But based on our own research and experience, it seems certified gluten-free oats make this recipe gluten-free.
Flavor Ideas for Overnight Oats
Using our formula as a base, the possibilities for overnight oat flavor variations are endless! We think the following would be delicious:
- Peanut butter + chocolate almond milk or cacao nibs
- Topped with sliced or baked apples + cinnamon
- Coconut yogurt + berry compote
- Homemade nutella + banana
- Cashew butter + golden milk paste
- Carrot cake (add in some finely shredded carrot, walnuts, and a chopped date!)
- Peanut butter + “jelly” compote
- Ripe peaches & “coconut cream”
We hope you LOVE these oats! They’re:
Creamy
Hearty
Perfectly (& naturally) sweet
Peanut buttery
Satisfying
& Absolutely delicious
These oats would make the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack, especially for those of you with hectic mornings. I also think it would make the perfect meal to enjoy after an intense workout – hello 15 grams of protein!
Into oats? Try these Recipes!
- How to Make Oat Flour
- How to Make Oat Milk
- 1-Bowl Vegan Banana Oat Pancakes
- The Perfect Bowl of Oats
If you give these a try, leave a comment below, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (5 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
OATS
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or sub other dairy-free milks, such as coconut, soy, or hemp!)
- 3/4 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp natural salted peanut butter or almond butter (creamy or crunchy // or sub other nut or seed butter)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, or stevia to taste)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats (rolled oats are best, vs. steel cut or quick cooking)
TOPPINGS optional
- Sliced banana, strawberries, or raspberries
- Flaxseed meal or additional chia seed
- Granola
Instructions
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To a mason jar or small bowl with a lid, add almond milk, chia seeds, peanut butter, and maple syrup (or other sweetener) and stir with a spoon to combine. The peanut butter doesn't need to be completely mixed with the almond milk (doing so leaves swirls of peanut butter to enjoy the next day).
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Add oats and stir a few more times. Then press down with a spoon to ensure all oats have been moistened and are immersed in almond milk.
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Cover securely with a lid or seal and set in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 6 hours) to set/soak.
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The next day, open and enjoy as is or garnish with desired toppings (see options above). See more flavor/topping suggestions in the blog post above!
OPTIONAL: You can also heat your oats in the microwave for 45-60 seconds (just ensure there's enough room at the top of your jar to allow for expansion and prevent overflow), or transfer oats to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed through. Add more liquid as needed if oats get too thick/dry.
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Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, though best within the first 12-24 hours in our experience. Not freezer friendly.
Notes
*Overnight oats adapted from Eating Bird Food (one of my many girl crushes).
*Prep time reflects preparation and overnight soaking.
*The first, fifth, and last images reflect two servings (double ingredients) with additional chia seeds and peanut butter.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 1)
- Calories: 452
- Fat: 22.8g
- Saturated fat: 4.1g
- Sodium: 229mg
- Potassium: 479mg
- Carbohydrates: 51.7g
- Fiber: 8.3g
- Sugar: 15.8g
- Protein: 14.6g
This is absolutely delicious! This is definitely going to be my go-to overnight oat recipe. I made it per the recipe and enjoyed every bite. So yum!
Do I need chia seeds? Also I might have hemp seeds but I’m not sure if it can replace the chia seeds?
Hi Leah, it won’t thicken as much with hemp seeds, but it will still work! Maybe add slightly less milk?
Great recipe! I prep 2-3 servings at a time and eat throughout the week. I have an allergy to tree nuts, so I use oat milk. I also use honey instead of syrup, and I add in a little cocoa powder to make it chocolate peanut butter flavored!
This was easy and delish! I followed the recipe exact. Straight out of the fridge, it did come out very thick/pasty. I warmed it for about a minute, then stirred it and topped it with banana and it was perfect
– thick but no longer pasty. If you want it thinner, I think adding is some extra almond milk before you warm it would work perfectly. It is a little higher in calories than I want for breakfast, so next time I will probably drop the PB down to just one tablespoon as it was plenty Peanut Buttery. I used Bob’s Red Mill Extra Thick GF rolled oats.
Great recipe! I use only one tbsp of peanut/almond butter and one tsp of maple syrup. Also add some cinnamon. The next day I will add walnuts and some chocolate chips to make up for the less maple syrup ;) it’s soooo good. My husband loves it too!!! I could eat this everyday! Thank you!!!
Delicious! I made 3 on Sunday to eat for breakfast and finished them today, and made two more to finish the work week!
Can you use old fashioned oats for this recipe
Yes! Old fashioned/rolled oats are perfect.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, this was so delicious!! I used quick cooking oats, cause that’s all I had; but I just added a little more milk to thin it out and then heated it up in the microwave just fine. I also added like a 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, added blueberries and crushed pecans on top, used Vanilla Almond nut butter and left out the maple syrup and added a pinch of brown sugar. Might not have been super healthy; but it was really good and very filling.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sara! Thanks for sharing!
Can we use honey for sweetening?
Sure!
Life changing!!!
Soooo good!! I made it (honey instead of maple syrup) and add raspberries and dried cranberries for topping.
I really enjoyed these. Very filling and I even forgot the chia seeds. I will make this again. Thanks for sharing.
I tried this a few days ago and have been eating it for breakfast every morning. I love the flavor and how satisfying it is. I know this sounds kind of unhealthy for a breakfast, but I have been adding about one tablespoon of mini chocolate chips which makes it taste like a chocolate chip, peanut butter cookie, oat cookie. This is my new favorite breakfast recipe and thank you so much for creating this awesome recipe!
So great! Thanks for sharing your experience, Z! Love the chocolate chips addition ;D
Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Holy smokes! I was seriously skeptical but this came out so yum. I added just a heaping teaspoon of banana jam (if you haven’t had it….you should definitely try it. It’s sublime). Breakfast for 5 in less than 5 minutes. Finding jars to hold these took way longer so I just used glass Tupperware. Thank you for sharing and being a really wonderful sister. She is lucky to have you.
Love this versatile recipe. I topped with granola from your Banana Bread Granola recipe. Looking forward to trying the carrot cake version.
I love this recipe! I have been making a large batch and eating over the course of a few days. I’d like to try making a few servings in individual mason jars. Sort of grab and go idea What size should I buy? I have never used masons before . Thanks for any advice.
Erin
Hi Erin, great idea! We would recommend using wide mouth pint size jars. They will allow room for adding toppings!
Instead of the sweetener, could you mix it with something like chocolate oat milk? Thanks!
Sure! Let us know how it goes!
Just made these last night and ate them this morning. I followed the recipe using almond milk and almond butter with maple syrup to sweeten and regular whole chia seeds. I found it to be super dry and gummy, not creamy at all. I added more almond milk and microwaved it, hoping to save it, but it was clumpy and still not creamy. I just don’t think there was enough liquid. I did like the flavour with the almond butter and maple syrup, but just not the texture at all, I’m sorry!
Hmm! Did you use rolled oats? If using quick oats, that could be the issue.
I used quick oats, cause that’s all I had. It was super thick; but I just added more milk to it to thin it down and heated it. It was delicious!
Absolutely amazing!!! Love this breakfast so much. My only modification is I use ground chia seeds instead of whole ones because I prefer the consistency.
So yummy and perfect consistency! I added some frozen blueberries and it didn’t effect the consistency. Thank you, this is my new go to breakfast. My entire family loved it cold or warm.
Thanks for sharing, Michelle! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
This is such a life saver! My daughter (1 1/2 years old) eats oatmeal every morning and with a baby on the way, this is a great way to make the mornings a bit easier on me.
I substituted almond milk with whole milk and will probably reduce the amount of peanut butter since it was pretty thick. It’s so good and I’ll definitely be stealing many bites ?
Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Tara. We are so glad you enjoy this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Great recipe and very easy to make! The best thing about this is that once you get all of the ingredients, you can make this for weeks with only having to get almond milk. So it is also a very inexpensive but filling breakfast. Added bananas and blueberries in the morning when I was ready to eat the oats.
We’re so glad you enjoy it! Thanks for sharing!
I had heard about Overnight Oats before, but never tried it. I made your recipe as is, and used 1/4 tsp of monk sugar to sweeten it, and used flat large oats instead of steel cut ones. It was a pleasant, mild flavour and made the perfect amount to feel full. I never realized the oats were simply raw.
Chia seeds are not a staple in my pantry and had to go buy them specially for this recipe. I was wondering if flax seed is another option. Have you tried flax instead of chia as an option?
Flax would work!
I made this last night and really enjoyed it today. I went to the gym and had a huge burst of energy, and my endurance was even greater today. I wonder if it’s the chia seed. They say the chia seed is a powerhouse of nutrients. Had it with a cup of coffee and it was so tasty. Thanks.
Whoop! So glad you enjoyed them, June! Thanks for sharing!
5 stars
To double or triple this recipe should be straight forward, no?
Good in refrigerator for three days so they wouldn’t spoil before one eats it up.
Thanks
Making more than one serving at a time would save more time in the mornings.
Yes, that should work! You can make a single batch in each jar or double/triple in a larger jar/bowl.
I used old fashioned oats and Kept everything else the same and it was delicious!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Would I be able to leave out the chia seeds? I saw this recipe now and I want to make it for my breakfast tomorrow btiis too late to get seeds. Also is there anything else that I can use instead of chia seeds that aren’t flaz seeds?
Hi Remy, yes, feel free to leave them out, but maybe reduce the liquid a little? You could try hemp seeds!
Hi there, love the look of this recipe. I was just wondering why freezing isn’t recommended? I thought it would be useful to make in batches then freeze individual jars.
I’ve purchased Bexfast overnight oats in the past which can be frozen and the ingredients look very similar.
Hi Hannah, we think it would impact the texture and make the oats soggy. But if you give it a try, let us know how it goes!
Ok, thank you! I’ll give it a try and let you know :)
Can you use honey instead of syrup?
Yes! Enjoy =)
It was so easy to make and yummy ! I added bananas on top :)
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Dinorah.
This was so good and it just took me 5mins to make, can have this everyday for breakfast :) Dessert for breakfast !!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Digvija!
This recipe fills up about 1/4th of a mason jar for me. Nothing like the picture or video. Am I crazy or doing something wrong? Great flavors. Please help!
Hi Chloe, we reused a smaller glass jar for the photos, so that might be why yours doesn’t fill the jar as fully.
I just made mine with banana and chocolate peanut butter and vanilla almond milk. Its a 10/10 for me.
Yay!
My husband was “traumatized” by a failed overnight oats. This rekindled his passion for it. I actually….munched it raw before it went to the fridge and had to stop myself. It was THAT good. I actually added some flaxseed meal and seeds too for added nutrition. Perfect sweetness, packed with punch of protein. Thank you for this recipe. I’m looking forward to trying varieties of it.
Thanks Shierley! So glad you both enjoyed it!
This is the best goddamn overnight oatmeal I have ever had. Thank you for reigniting my love of overnight oats.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Katie. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
I make this recipe all the time! I use raw almond butter and gluten free instant oats. Pre-measured packets of oats makes it even faster to prepare!
Great! Thanks for sharing, Cheryl!
Delicious! I recommend going with Old Fashioned Oats over Quick Oats. This recipe is so good, and the peanut butter is the perfect touch.
So glad you enjoyed it, Alyx! Thanks for sharing!
so simple and SO DELICIOUS.
One of my favorite breakfasts! Even in the winter i find myself craving overnight oats instead of heated oats. I make it almost exactly as written, except I’ll add a touch more of almond milk and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg).
Usually will top with a banana, blueberries or frozen mixed berries(I’ll put those in the jar too & let them defrost over night).
So glad you enjoy it, Elena! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
I’ve made this so many times I felt compelled to let you and others know how simple it is to make, how delicious it is, and how filling it is! Thank you so much for this great recipe!!
We’re so glad you enjoy it! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Since becoming a mom 4 months ago, these have been my go-to breakfast most days. Easy, yummy, filling, simple ingredients – perfect. And oats are excellent for my milk supply ;). Thanks!
So glad to hear you enjoy this recipe, Yulca! Thanks for sharing! xo
Could you add a grated apple to the overnight mixture? I added a couple of Medjool dates but I was thinking some more fruit to the overnight mixture would also be nice for added natural sweetness.
Hi Jules, we haven’t tried that, but it sounds lovely! The apple may turn brown though. Let us know if you give it a try!
Very yummy! I love this just as written, though over time I have changed the recipe to include 1 whole tablespoon of chia (just for convenience and speed), 1 tbsp pea protein, and 1 tbsp of flax. We also mix in some cacao and serve with fresh banana slices, and sometimes I omit the maple syrup and mash up a date in the bowl instead. I like a bit more protein since it is 6 to 7 hours between breakfast and lunch for me. I’ve tried making this with steel cut oats as someone else suggested, and those are a bit TOO firm for my preference. I like Bob’s Red Mill extra thick oats. Perfect for overnight oats. They stay chewy without being too firm.
Thanks for sharing, Jackie! SO glad you enjoy it! xo
This is my favorite overnight oats recipe!!! It is especially good with blueberries on top. I have found it also works using quick cook steel cut oats. It ends up with a chewier texture, which I prefer.
Thanks for sharing! Yay!
Hi
I could never imagine that oats could be eaten without cooking. Amazing idea and it tasted great. Thanks for this morning time save.
Second time making this recipe. Only thing I change is almond butter in place of peanut butter. Wholesome and filling for hours. Love it!
Great! Thanks for sharing, Heather!
My favorite breakfast in the morning! It’s so tasty and keeps me full for 3–4 hours.
I start with peanut butter in the bowl, microwave it for 20 seconds to soften it, and then add the almond milk, sweetener, and chia seeds. (You still get yummy swirls of peanut butter, but it’s easier to stir around.)
In the morning, I add another tablespoon of almond milk, stir it up, and microwave a little over a minute.
I’ve yet to try the recipe with additional toppings—because honestly, these overnight oats are delicious and filling just as is—but I think adding a banana could be a nice touch!
I want to include more chia seeds in my diet and I absolutely love overnight oats! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe with us! I truly appreciate it. ❤️
Do you have to use Chia seeds? I’ve never used and am curious.
Thanks!!
Hi Andi, we prefer the texture with the added chia seeds, but other readers have left them out and still had success. Enjoy!
I have never reviewed a recipe… but felt I HAD TO SHARE. This recipe is AMAZING!! I stayed full most of the day, and it tasted like no bake cookies… what more could you ask? :)
I will recommend this recipe to everyone I know.
SO glad to hear it, Kimber! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely review! xo
I have made this recipe three times it simple and to make also very filling
I have made this recipe more times than I’d like to admit, sometimes with little variations just to change things up, and it has been phenomenal every time! We have a 3 year-old, a 2 year-old, a 1 year-old and one on the way (so overnight oats is a lifesaver for me)… and it is a HUGE hit at our house!!!
We actually made a batch this evening and our older two get a big kick out of helping in the kitchen. They were SUPER-EXCITED to assist in making their own breakfast for tomorrow morning – and to choose what they added to their own (dried berries this time). Like I said, we’ve made it A LOT and it’s always a favorite. So thankful you shared the recipe!!! :D
We are so glad you and your family enjoy this recipe! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Dang! That’s one heck of a breakfast! I’ll definitely be making more tonight!
xoxo!
This breakfast got on top of my recipe lists!
It is absolutely amazing, super quick to make and delicious.
I swapped almond milk with regular full fat milk and added Sultana raisins.
Perfection!
Thanks for sharing!
Whoop! Thanks, Nana!
Never been a fan of oats but I tried it for the sake of peanut butter, Since I love PB.. I tried it for today breakfast.. To my surprise we loved it (me and my husband) .. Absolutely delicious, and felt filling till 2PM!! Now I don’t have to eat the sticky sticky cooked oats for the sake of nutrition it has.. Great one..
So glad you both enjoyed these, Barathi! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Eating this as I’m typing the review!!
Amazing recipe didn’t change a thing and the consistency and texture is amazing.
Very yummy!!
Hi! Can I use the quick cooming oats in this recipe?
Hi Laura, yes- you can use quick oats, your oats will just be softer. Hope that helps!
Do overnight oats become sticky
I wouldn’t say “sticky.” More just thickened.
I’ve made overnight oats before and they’ve always been pretty meh. These were delicious! My 14 month old gobbled it up too. I’m making more for tomorrow.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Jennifer. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
I didn’t have unsweetened almond milk on hand so I used regular milk, and I used honey as my sweetener! I decided to top it with bananas, and it was delicious!
Had anyone tried making this with PB2?
I prefer pb2…peanut butter is too heavy for my stomach in the AM. Add it w/ the almond milk at night :)
Thanks for sharing. I have been scanning the comments for this question! I’ll be using my PB2 for a lower calorie overnight oats.
Do you use the same amount of pb2 as regular pb?
Gosh, these tasted so good this morning. No chia seeds but everything else (more or less) the same. I put some sliced banana on top. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
I just put mine in the fridge for tomorrow. Super excited to try! This will be my first overnight oat recipe. Do you eat it cold or warm it up?
We enjoy it both ways. Hope that helps!
This is a delicious overnight oats recipe and it’s now been put into my breakfast recipe rotation. Since I like a more liquid consistency I add a bit more almond milk in the morning. I used mini chocolate chips as a topping, because who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter for breakfast? Thanks for a great recipe!
Yum! Thanks for the lovely review and for sharing your modification! xo
I used agave syrup for my sweetener and it worked quite well. However, the oats were still pretty tough when I ate them the following day. I believe it was because they were in the fridge for give or take 6 hours. I would definitely recommend soaking longer. Soaking the oats by themselves on the counter overnight (1/2 cup steel cut oats, 1/2 cup water, probably closer to 10 hours) resulted in softer oats.
I also used soy milk instead of almond milk.
Ahhh, the problem is that this recipe is not for steel cut oats. So yes, those will take longer to soften. You could also try blending the dry oats by themselves in a blender or even a coffee grinder.
I add the steel cut oats in boiling water for an hour before I put them in the mason jar with the other ingredients. :)
Hi!
I read this recipe last night and just couldn’t wait to go and shop for all the ingredients you’ve mentioned… so I got down to making it right away and it was wow. The (minor) changes were
I didn’t have almond milk so I used hazelnut milk.
I didn’t have maple syrup nor brown sugar, so I used a scoop of homemade apricot jam, made from fruits in my garden. Necessity is the mother of invention ;)
And I added slivered almonds.
I love your recipe!! Of course, because it was so rich and protein-packed, I could only go for a run after breakfast ;)
Thanks for sharing!!
This was my first overnight oats attempt (I prefer cooked oats), but have to say I was delighted! I decided that if I was going to put this into my regular breakfast rotation, I would try powdered peanut butter instead and reduce the amount of fat and calories. It wasn’t quite the same (after all, is there anything better than peanut butter?), but it was a very acceptable alternative. I used 2 heaping tablespoons of the powder, a dash of salt, and a little extra almond milk and it turned out great! I recommend giving it a try if you love the flavor of peanut butter, but not all the fat and calories that go along with it!
Thanks for sharing, Lynn!
I am obsessed with these! I quadruple the recipe and eat them for breakfast during the week. By far my favorite overnight oatmeal recipe! :)
I was going to try the exact same thing! Thanks for posting your feedback! Do you think the salt can be left out?
The salt/salted peanut butter elevates the recipe a notch, but it should still be delicious without!
Seriously love this recipe, have made it hundreds of times. I love adding chopped apple in the morning for crunch. Keeps me full till lunch!
Thanks for sharing, Sam!
Do the oats need to be boiled beforehand or do we just add raw ones?
Raw. Hope that helps!
You made a comment about preferring steel cut oats. You do know you can make overnight oats with steel cut oats? They just truly take overnight. In fact, I make them before I make my dinner and put in the fridge for the next day, and give a stir before bed. Also, I find they need a little extra liquid. They are amazing with yogart and fruit. Another thing to know about overnight steel cut oats is they keep a lot better over time, so I will make a batch for multiple days. Anyhow, excited to try the peanut butter. Love peanut butter in my hot oatmeal, so I am excited to try it this way.
Thanks for the suggestion, Amber! Happy cooking!
This is seriously the most delicious, easiest recipe I’ve made for breakfast. I’ve always been grossed out by oats because of how gummy they usually are- these were not gummy at all. I made them 20hrs in advance and they were perfect. I used less than 1Tbsp of maple syrup and they were perfectly sweet. I heated up for 30sec with a splash of almond milk and then added fresh strawberries and bananas. Just delicious!!! Thank you!!
Thanks for sharing, Karen! So glad you enjoyed it! xo
These overnight oats are so easy to make and SO delicious!!!!! My boyfriend tried them and is hooked. I came home from work and found a note asking if I could make “the magical oats” for him lol. I vary using peanut bu
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Raquel. We are so glad your boyfriend enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! xo
Looking forward to trying out the recipe! How long would they be good for if looking to make for multiple days in advance??
About 2-3 days. Hope that helps!
I stumbled upon this “Oldie” last night as I was trying to prep for this morning – my first morning alone with my three kiddos (4yo, 2yo and 8weeks). Getting them dressed, fed and out the door is always challenging. I decided I would try overnight oats to make my morning easier. Having it prepped last night have me the confidence to handle the morning and, having BOTH my girls eat their breakfast (or at least most of it) made my morning a huge success! I had made a triple recipe (one for each of us) but if/when I do it again, i will make only 2 as I ended up splitting one between my girls. I sliced up a banana, swirled a little PB and topped it off with some chopped walnuts and they felt like they were having a treat for breakfast.
This is also a great find for me as a breastfeeding mom who’s trying to keep up her supply (oats help milk production).
Thank you so much for the easy, kid friendly recipe!
So glad you found this recipe helpful, Nicole! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I have tried several different overnight oats recipes, but this one is hands-down the easiest and tastiest! I can’t handle many textures or weird flavors (yogurt is a no-go) in the mornings. I will admit I was slightly terrified to take the first bite, feaeful of the gag reflex. I was so pleasantly surprised though! These oats are my new go-to morning favorite. And they are so healthy! My natural peanut butter was lacking some oil due to a stirring mishap, so my peanut butter chunk sunk to the bottom. I’ll just leave it out in the future because they were super yummy even without that addition. I’ll add some in, or some almond butter or even Nutella for a special treat in the future.
I’ve made this recipe before as is and it was delicious. This time I subbed in Dark Chocolate Almond Milk instead of plain unsweetened, and it tasted like peanut butter cup dessert! So good!
Thank you Dana!!! You have made going vegan a joy. I have been sharing your recipes with my family for more than a year and I’ve never had a dud, they all turn out amazing!!! This recipe is the bomb and no exception!! So If there is a moment you think it doesn’t matter, realize that you’re helping make the quality of peoples lives better… I would be lost as GF & Vegan without your help!
Thanks from me and my family!
Erin
Aww thanks so much for this sweet comment, Erin! We are so glad that you and your family are enjoying our recipes!
I usually never leave comments, but I just had to say that this is the best overnight oats recipe EVER. I’ve tried making overnight oats countless times since they first got popular and I always thought people were A) nuts B) liars for saying how much they enjoyed them *until I tried this recipe*.
I’ve had this every morning for two weeks straight! I add a splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk in the morning and top mine with sliced banana and almond slivers.
So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Elle! Thanks for your lovely review!
Made this last night and am currently eating it right now. I topped mine with half a sliced banana. I literally could eat this every morning!! I made another overnight oats recipe a couple of weeks ago and this one here blows the other out of the water!! Definitely sharing this recipe with everyone I know. Thank you !
SO glad we found this recipe! My husband and I make this regularly and its insanely fast and simple to make, and the consistency is like fancy rice pudding it’s delicious. I’ve started messing around with some spices in it and have found that a little bit of cinnamon (or if you’re feeling fancy also AllSpice and Ginger) really makes a fab addition as well. Can’t believe I’d never tried overnight oats before this but I’m a total convert now
I have tried a couple other overnight oats and these are by far the best! Delicious! I did not modify it at all – love the peanut butter! Only request is for more overnight oat recipes!!
Great! So glad you enjoyed these, Laura. Thanks for sharing.
This looks amazing! So much so that I have a pot waiting for me once breakfast rolls around in a couple of hours :D as soon as I saw it last night, I knew I needed to give it a try!
I added up the macros on MFP and I don’t know if it’s the peanut butter I’m using but it indicated that this recipe’s got a whopping 22g of protein in it!! Really can’t complain at that :p
Can confirm; utterly delicious! Those little pockets of peanut butter are incredible. I took the extra step when preparing it of heating the peanut butter up in a small bowl for a short while, just to make it more ‘loose’ so that it mixed in better than leaving it solid (and my peanut butter is VERY solid!), which worked rather well.
Also, apparently I am an idiot – I was using protein-added oats so of COURSE my protein macro was higher! Duh!
I think this may well end up as my breakfast every morning for the rest of the week :p
Can I add protein powder to this? If so, how much water would I need to add?
Yes! I’d start with half a scoop and go from there :D
Can you use regular cows milk?
Yes, you can use any kind of milk you like!
This recipe is my go to! Love love love. My bf loves it too. Simple and perfect
So incredibly delicious!! I made it with Vanilla Almond milk & threw in a few carob chips. When I was ready to eat, I warmed it just a bit, added granola & Hemp Hearts. Just wonderful!!!!
Any tips on how to make this but with 30 carbs? My dietician wants me to aim for that at breakfast.
I’d recommend just eating half a serving in that case, Lauren!
Hello I am swedish and I looooove this! But with this recipe can I heat it up in the morning or is it better cold?
I prefer it warm, but you can do either option!
Since we aren’t really interested in eating anything before we get to work where we get hungry around 8:30 these have been PERFECT to making sure we eat breakfast. So easy to prep the night before and throw it in our bags for a desk breakfast. Neither of us particularly cared for oatmeal of any kind before this recipe. We love it! We add blueberries in the morning for a kick of antioxidants and to get some more fruit in our diets. Thank you for breakfast!
I have made this recipe several times and have tried minor alterations each time just to try out different versions of the same recipe and every time, my oats have come out amazing and delicious. The one alteration I would suggest to most anyone, and of course everyone has a different preference on consistency, is that I add an extra splash of almond milk after I have finished preparing my oats. I make the full recipe and then at the end, I add justa splash more milk to make sure everything is fully covered with a small extra layer of milk over the top. I found that without doing this, my oats in the morning are extremely thick and sticky so this just gives it a touch more of a creamy consistency. I’ve also tried making this with half of the peanut butter being extra crunchy pb and the other half being almond butter. This gives the oats a little bit of a crunch to break up the consistency and a really nice touch as well as a womderful mixture of delicious flavors. Also, in the morning when I am ready to eat my oats, I add banana slices and strawberry slices just before I eat it so that they are very fresh and the texture and flavor is as rich and fresh and delicious as possible. This is truly the best overnight oats recipe I have tried yet. LOVE it!! One last tid-bit; if you prefer to have your peanut butter or almond butter mixed smoothly into the oats rather than having larger swirls and chunks of it throughout it, if you mix the syrup snd peanut butter together before adding it to the recipe, it thins it out just enough so that it mixes smoothly right into the mixture entirely rather than being swirls and gobs of peanut butter throughout. However, I quite enjoy the peanut and almond butter swirl surprises in my bites of oats!!! Thank you for the recipe!!! Very enjoyable!! <3
Thank you for sharing your modifications, Jessica! We appreciate it!
I loved this recipe! It is delicious. I usually add a little more milk after it sits in the fridge overnight, because it can harden.
So good, right!?
I have made this recipe many times. Now that I am working on losing weight, I have substituted peanut butter powder to keep the fat content down and it’s still really delish.
Smart!
This looks amazing! But I was wondering if it needs to be refridgerated over night since it is made with almond milk? I’m going backpacking and would love to have breakfast already prepared for the morning, but that also means no refrigerator. Please let me know :)
Yes, we’d definitely recommend refrigerating!
I. Love this. My vegan daughter brought the recipe when she came for a visit. However, I use it for a snack. I guess because I need to loose weight and a bit uneasy with the nutritional values. Can you enlighten
Me. How this is only one serving.
Thank you
Hi Randi! You could always cut the portions in half for a snack to opt for something lighter.
Can I prep overnight oats for the entire week ahead of time on a Sunday? Will the oats be okay to eat by the time it is Thursday or Friday?
This recipe is best fresh and will keep for 2-3 days. I’d recommend making it a couple times throughout the week!
The oats were amazing! I ate them for breakfast this morning, and I added some rasberries and a little bit of my homemade granola…. Delish! Thank you so much Dana!
Whoop! Glad you enjoyed it, Sophie!
Made this for the first time -delicious! My kid stole the rest of mine since he tasted it and liked it so much. Happy to have a new, quick breakfast option.
Thank you for this easy recipe! I made this directly in the peanut butter jar to use up the last scrapings of peanut butter. I had no chia seeds and used dairy milk and also doubled the ingredients as it was a big jar. So delicious!!
Smart! Thanks so much for sharing, Wendy! We’re glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. xo
Hi, could I use ground chia seeds? And if so should I wait and add them in the morning or still put them in to soak over night?
Thanks!
I think it would work but we haven’t tried it ourselves! If you experiment with it, report back! Good luck :D
Would it make a difference if you add the nut butter in the morning after the oats soaked or when you mix everything in?
No, I don’t think so!
This recipe is amazing! We make this almost every morning since finding the recipe and it’s satisfying, filling, and very easy to make the night before! Love how easily it can be customized. Thanks for a great recipe!
Woot woot! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is so good. I’ve just made a variation of PB and Blackberry Jam! Only 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp of blackberry jam (or any jam, I used a sugar free homemade one) 1/2 TSP maple syrup, the rest of the ingredients in the same quantities. (Swirl the jam in after combining this rest of the ingredients). I have yet to taste this concoction as it is chilling overnight now but it looks good (especially topped with more jam, peanuts and cacoa nibs!)
Overnight oats are for sure my favourite breakfast, both for nutrition and for speed (though I love smoothies too…)
Thank you for this recipe! The origionaL is great just as written (but I only used a TSP of sweetener, an adjustment I always make).
Oh. Em. Geeeeeee! After trying repeatedly (and unsuccessfully) for an easy, make-ahead breakfast with chia seed pudding – I decided to try overnight oats, and used this recipe. SO DELICIOUS! I prepped it last night and just polished off my serving, wishing there was more.
Not being a huge breakfast fan, I can’t say thank you enough for something yummy, vegan, easy, and healthier than SAD options.
I’ve just washed my mason jar and making another ready to go for tomorrow. ?
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Shannan!
Dana – I have tried several overnight oat recipes but nothing compares to this one! It’s delicious, filling and so easy to make.
I added sliced strawberries this morning and it was perfection. Can’t wait to have my second jar of happiness tomorrow morning!
Thanks for the great recipe!
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??? so freakin good! Thank you.?
Not to seem stupid, but I’m from Texas where we typically eat our oatmeal HOT. Are these to be heated or eaten cold from the refrigerator?
You can eat them straight from the refrigerator. But if you prefer, you can heat them on the stovetop or in the microwave once they’ve soaked overnight!
Soo good! I also added some cocoa, as we love chocolate flavor. My kids and I devoured it, not just for breakfast but also enjoyed it as a dessert. My daughter is asking to make more for tomorrow, and why not. It’s simple and heaLthy! Thank you for the recipe!
This recipe is delicious! I only let myself eat it on days I bike into work because of the higher calorie count, but when I do it easily keeps me full until 1:00 lunch – even with the workout!
Woot woot! Glad you enjoy it, Maria!
As someone who is not a fan of oatmeal, I am loving this recipe! The first time I followed your recipe and now I just omit the maple syrup to save some calories. It tastes great! Now I add walnuts, cinnamon powder and flax seeds. Thanks for any easy recipe!
Great add-ins!
Made these for my husband. He loved them and so did I. We used crunchy peanut butter for a nice crunch. I whisked my ingredients so I didn’t have a swirl. Topped it with half a banana in the morning. It’s a keeper. Thanks for this great breakfast recipe.
Yay! Glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe, Brenda :D
This is the first overnight oats recipe I’ve ever done, and there’s no need for me to ever try another! My whole family lives it. Personally, the chia seed level makes it too thick and sometimes gummy for me, so I use Trader Joe’s Ancient Grain mix instead, which includes some chia seeds plus lots of other goodness.
Hi – Any experience with prepping about 18 hours in-advance? Does it lose it’s integrity/textures? Also, I’ve never seen any info on this, but I’m seeing chia seeds pass straight thru without digesting. Have you heard if they need to be ground, like flax seeds? Thank you!
I’ve eaten this 18 hours later and it’s still enjoyable. I sub in Trader Joe’s Ancient Grain mix for the chia seeds to reduce gumminess.
Hi Maisie, This recipe keeps for 2-3 days. You can certainly grind chia seeds for improved digestibility!
These are fabulous! The only thing I would add would be flax hull lignans (a powder of extracted lignans from the flax seed shell that show in trials to increase your CD4 counts – the measurement of your immune system). I add it to all my breakfast type foods. They also convert to omega 3’s in your gut. That, added with the nutrition of the chia and I feel like I’m eating super power food in the morning!!!! The peanut butter is a decadent addition to taste here too! Thanks for this recipe!
This is so easy and awsome! Tasty and filling. I substituted macadamia nut milk and honey. So many possibilities with overnight oatmeal.
Any suggestions of containers other than mason jar or bowl? Could you make it in a plastic cup for easy disposal for taking to work,etc.?
Any type of sealable container is fine, reusable obviously being the best choice :)
This was my first overnight oat recipe, and it did not disappoint. I followed the recipe except for substituting the milk for 1% and added a tablespoon of honey in the morning. It was simple and delicious! Thank you
OMG!!! I used rice milk rather than almond but it was still sooooo delicious!!!
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It is absolutely amazing! I made it last night and it is delicious. I love it! And it might hold my energy up during my training.
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This was delicious! Thank you! I added sliced bananas and sunflower seeds. Perfect consistency.
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Made this with quick cook steel cut oats- ohhhh myyyy I just got done licking my tiny little mason jar clean!!! Yum!!
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This was my first time making overnight oats. Delicious! I made one with peanut butter and one with almond butter so my husband and I could each try one. It is so filling and tasty. Thanks for another great recipe. I am going to try and make it for my 8 year old who will only eat instant oatmeal. Hoping he will like this much better.
I made this last night…was my first time trying Overnight Oats…amazing!! Thank You!!
Glad you loved it, Karen!
I made this last night with 1% cows milk because that’s what I had on hand and it was fantastic this morning! I also added some mini choc chips along with my banana because I’m fancy like that. Thank you so much!
I tried this for breakfast today and it was delicious – thanks for the recipe ! I only used 1tbsp of pb as 2 seemed a bit much, also didn’t have any maple syrup so topped with mixed berries and chopped apple and it was yum!
Came across this recipe after a Google search after a visit to a new brunch place where the overnight peanut butter oats blew my mind. I tried this but used coconut and almond spread and it was just as tasty – thank you, my breakfasts have now been transformed!
This recipe is phenomenal! I was skeptical about making overnight oats since I love warm, cooked oatmeal but I’m obsessed with overnight oats now.
Just wondering if you could post some more overnight oats recipes? I’m not very creative when coming up with ideas for them. Thank you :) Love this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the idea, Sarah! We’ll add it to our list!
I’ve never tried overnight oats before, but I had all of the ingredients (save for the peanut butter) at home and your recipes are always wonderful, so I gave it a shot. However, at around midnight, I couldn’t fall asleep and went to the kitchen to make homemade peanut butter from a packet of unsalted peanuts using your nut butter recipe, and added a tablespoon to the jar already in the fridge. Boy oh boy was it worth it! As much as I adore your cinnamon buns, this has become my new favorite breakfast recipe <3
Amazing! I was dubious about “cold porridge” the whole overnight oats thing wasn’t something I thought I’d like. But. This is fabulous!
I added a teaspoon of cacao powder and its like chewy chocolate heaven. Perfect for a 6am Monday pick up!
Soooo good! I’ve eaten this for breakfast every day this week, with banana on top, and it keeps me full for hours. I’m going to try adding some grated carrot to it. Thank you for the awesome recipe!
Glad you’re a fan, Kelsey!
If I use lactose free milk instead of almond will that work as well?
Yes, of course! Really any milk should work here.
Love the sweet comments about your sister. The recipe is awesome, too. Thanks, Dana!
OMG I’ve tried different overnight oats, but this is by far my FAVE!! :)
I added goji berries and cacao nibs as well – so yummmmmmy!!!
I’m regretting leaving half of what I made at home now :( This would be a good mid morning snack!
Thank you so much! :)
You have saved my breakfast! Currently studying abroad in Shanghai, China and have been struggling to stay vegan over here since they cook a lot of vegetables in animal fat :( or use meat to flavor vegetable dishes. Definitely skeptical about buying street food, and food from the stores since at times I literally have no idea what’s in the product. Finally managed to convince my stay at home mom to let me make my own food, so I searched the local foreign food market and was able to find all these ingredient (minus Chia Seeds) and make this one morning. So delicious! Looking forward to trying other overnight oatmeal!
A great recipe to make mornings easier!
Just wanted to share that BananaWave , the newest plant milk (like almond or rice milk but made with bananas instead) also works here, and also allows you to skip the added sweeteners (to the commentor who was worried about sweetening/calories) as it is pretty sweet by itself. Soaking the oats in it seems to intensify the banana flavor too. Banana+PB is always delicious.
This recipe was perfect!! I made a few changes based on what i hand on hand and since I am watching my sugar intake. I used coconut milk instead of almond milk, used dark brown sugar instead of the maple syrup and added blueberries! I think this will be my go-to breakfast! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for the tasty recipe! I used chocolate almond milk and almond butter. It tasted like an oatmeal no bake cookie!! Even my no eating oatmeal husband said it was tasty and asked how I made it!! Score! I added some walnuts, raspberries and blueberries to top it off! Delicious! Thanks again!
We tried a different recipe a few days ago with more chia seeds and no peanut butter and it was so bland. This bowl is amazing, the peanut butter pieces you get every few mouthfuls are great.
Might have found a way to get my partner to eat breakfast!
It is midnight and I am up making these overnight oats, because I forgot my little boy requested this for his birthday breakfast. I don’t want to disappoint him, plus I’m ecstatic he likes them. My whole family loves these oats and that says a lot with my picky eaters. Thank you so much for the recipe!
That is so sweet, Mary! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
I just made these overnight oats last night (my first time doing overnight oats at all) and I was skeptical, because of the few ingredients and small ish looking mason jar I had, and I must say I was pleasantly suprised this morning when I ate them, and it filled me up AND it was delicious! I used agave maple blend syrup and regular old skippy chunky peanut butter (that is what I had on hand :/) and it was great! Will make again, especially for my husband who is always rushing to get out in the morning before work, and eats oatmeal and blueberries every day. Thank you! It definitley makes oatmeal not quite as boring. Will try other recipes too.
This is AMAZZZZZZING! I woke this morning super excited that this yumminess was in my fridge and I am enjoying it as I type this!! Delicious in every aspect and sooooo creamy!! <3
Can you use Quick oats? And am I correct, you do not cook them prior to soaking them overnight?
Hi! You can use quick oats, your oats will just be softer. Yes you are correct do not cook them prior to soaking them overnight!
Thanks for the recipe but does it really contain almost 15g of sugar?? That’s more than half the daily recommended intake of 25g. Where is all the sugar coming from?
Hi Romina! The maple syrup and peanut butter both have sugars. If you are worried about your sugar intake, you could leave out the syrup.
Ok that’s good to know! I use unsweetened PB at home only so it must bring that count down at least a bit :)
10/10 for this recipe! I feel full and ready to get my day on. I def recommend with strawberries!!
Texture a little different first bite but holy cow good and easy to make!
Delicious recipe! I love it! :)
Loved it and made it as written. But now wondering…Would this work using steel cut oats?
Hi Kate! Check the comments above as others have tried!
Can the oats be baked/heated up in the microwave in the morning? If so for how long and at what temperature?
Thank you! I really love all your recipes!
Yes it can be heated up! Every microwave is different so heat until warm (45 seconds or so)
I love this recipe and make it at least once a week. I don’t use any maple syrup and change up the nut butters, when I make it. It’s so good and worth a try.
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Loved this recipe! So simple and tasty :)
Tried this last night (made 1 extra). Loved it and ate the extra one for dinner! Already made a second batch for tomorrow. It is my new favorite food jam. It was especially good with Almond-Coconut blend milk! ????
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This was my first foray into the world of “overnight oats.” Im not a hot cereal fan, but desperately needed a nutritious, fast breakfast. I was super pleased with the results, although I did add a tiny bit more almond milk after about 4 hours because the mixture looked a little dry despite having pushed the oats into the milk mixture like the recipe states.
I will definitely be making this again though!
Any suggestions for warming them up in the morning? Sound delicious.
Microwave? Stovetop?
I like it better w Almond Butter .. natural PB is too thick and yuck. I also replace maple syrup w honey. so gooddddddd!
I have experimented A LOT with overnight oats. I’ve tried all kinds of crazy recipes with random ingredients; pureeing fruit to make smoothies to mix in with the oats, adding all kinds of expensive nuts and things, and honestly not one of them has been as good as this one! Proof that simple sometimes really is best. I make this recipe all the time and I love to top with strawberries and ground flaxseed. SO delicious!!! The swirls of peanut butter are absolutely heavenly. Thank you for the great recipe!
This was so awesome! I had never tried overnight oats before and so I was kind of worried about how it would taste. I would 10/10 recommend to anyone, super easy to literally just throw everything into a mason jar, pop in the fridge and bam! Instant to-go breakfast the next morning. I brought it to work with me and it was perfect to eat while doing work — and so tasty and filling! Amazing!!
These are amazing! I changed up the butters and sweet ingredients to get different options. Currently eating a Peach Cobbler concoction with sunbutter (kept the maple) and peach fruit spread as a topping. I have a Nutella and Strawberry one in the frig for tomorrow. Thank you!
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This is a great recipe. I don’t like chia seeds so I add 5 or 6 whole almonds in each cup instead. It’s delicious!
Thanks Dana!
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I am not a fan of almond milk. What would be a good substitute?
Hi Yoonha! Any other milk will do!
This was a great recipe. The oats looked a little dry in the morning but tasted great. I like the addition of Chia, gives it a good texture. My only mod would likely be to cut the amount of PB in half, I think it was a bit much for 1 person in the AM. Maybe use a scant 1/2 cup instead of a full 1/2 cup of oats as well.
Other than that, perfect!
What size jar did you use for this recipe?
Hi Kristina! The mason jars are just recycled from the store, so I’m not certain on the size, but the smaller the better!
I’ve been eating this daily for two weeks. Instead of using sweetener I use half a banana mashed up and it adds just the right amount of sweet.
Great idea, Sesha!
Amazing!!! I tried another overnight oats recipe last week and it wasn’t so delicious. I tried this for Monday morning and added a scoop of Greek yogurt in top with some strawberries, raspberries and sunflower seeds and it was so good! Thanks for sharing.
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It was delicious! Thanks for sharing!
This is my go to overnight oats recipe. I only use 1tbsp of the natural peanut butter or sometimes sub raw almond butter. So easy to throw together while I am getting supper ready and grab from the fridge on my way out the door in the morning.
AMAAAZING! Seriously SO good. One of my absolute favorite breakfasts and my kids love it too! Thank you!!
I Ann new to overnight oats. Are the Chia era necessary. I just don’t like the texture of chia in general. Is this different?
You can leave them out!
I added half a teaspoon of cocoa powder…..SO delicious!! Also, I only had steel cut oats and it was good. Thanks for the recipe.
Love these oats!! Just made some tonight. Can’t wait for breakfast! So delish!!
These overnight oats were delish!! I will be making them again. Can’t go wrong here.
This might actually be my favourite homemade breakfast ever! I make it every Friday night to eat after my long run the next morning. It’s delicious and completely filling. Although the suggested toppings are great, I’ve started topping it with chopped apples and it’s crazy good. Peanut butter and apple might be one of the most underrated pairings
I made this last night and its the best I have ever prepared! Thanks so much for the recipe
This recipe looks amazing! Just wondering, anyone have experience using peanut butter powder such as PB2 in place of the peanut butter? Thanks!
Hi Julie, a few other readers have tried it with success! See above comments for additional info.
Made for the first time and am writing this as I glance at my empty bowl. This was very tasty and satisfying. I followed the recipe with the exception of using walnut milk. Topped the bowl with berries, coconut, a little granola and a dash of cinnamon. Thanks for the recipe, will make again.
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SO.GOOD. Tastes like cookies for breakfast, but not so sweet that it will make your tummy hurt. Thanks for such a yummy, easy breakfast recipe!
I made this last night and ate it this am (with my toddler). I wish I had made more! It was seriously delicious!! 5 stars for sure!
Omg these are life-changing! I tried overnight oats once and just didn’t like them. Maybe it was the flavor? But the peanut butter really makes these things amazing! I warmed mine up and it was like eating warm and gooey peanut butter goodness.
Love your recipes and this one looks just as delicious as the rest but… 400 calories for breakfast? Really?! I cannot afford it :(
Hi! Quite often, focusing on calories often means we restrict healthy foods! This especially happens when it comes to fat. We often omit higher fat foods simply because they are higher in calories without taking into consideration what benefits we might get from them, such as staying fuller for longer (hangry much?) and getting necessary nutrients, like fat-soluble vitamins. These Overnight Oats are Protein-PACKED & also have a ton of fiber, two things which are super good for you! So I urge you to not get too caught up in the calorie count! Happy cooking!
I LOVE this recipe!!! I’ve enjoyed making it to take to work with me everyday. BUT I forgot to stop and get milk today! Do you think it would be ok to use water? (just this one time, lol)
Hi Deb! No need to worry! Water will work just fine!
ok… i’ve just put 2 bowls together with Chia powder instead of seeds. will add bananas in the morning. I’ll report back in 12 to 24 hours.
Not sure if you’ll see this comment, but I’m going to try this recipe soon! I’ve tried overnight oats in the past, and the recipe just never seems quite right when I try to make it (I’m a perfectionist, so I get mad if my results don’t look exactly like the recipe photo/result, haha). Your recipe sounds AWESOME, especially since you use actual peanut butter (so sick of the peanut flour trend) and wholesome ingredients, as always. I will be sure to use (gluten free) rolled oats, not the quick cooking kind – that’s the right way to go, correct? Thank you, Dana!
This was delicious! The calories were a little high for what I was looking for so I used 2 tbsp of PB2 (powdered “peanut butter”) mixed with 1 tbsp of water in place of peanut butter (I know, I know). I also used maple syrup instead of coconut sugar (per blogger’s first suggestion). I can’t wait to make more!
Amazing! Easy and satisfying. The peanut butter makes it. :)
Thanks for this recipe, I’ve made this about 50 times since I found it. So delicious!!
Can you use steel cut oats for overnight oatmeal?
Hi! That should work! Others left comments saying that they tried this out with steel cut! If you try it, let me know how it turns out!
This looks sooo yummy. Cant wait to try it out :) What size of jar do you use for a single portion and are the quantities in this recipe made for one portion or two?
Hi Stacy, we reused old jars, so we aren’t sure of the size! This recipe makes 1 serving, but you can split into 2, if preferred.
Do you have to cook the steel cut oats prior to soaking? I know these oats take longest to cook
We haven’t tried it, but that would probably work better. Let us know if you give it a try!
These are so easy to prepare and are so good, it makes me look forward to getting up in the mornings!
Your peanut-butter overnight oats recipe is absolutely delicious!!
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I needed a new mid-morning snack for work and so I gave this a try! I like it so much that I’ve made it every day this week!! YUM!
I reduced the PB to 1 Tbsp and the maple syrup to only 1 tsp since its just a pre-workout snack for me. Then I added a dollop of Blackberry Jam on top!! Definitely a great recipe!
I really enjoy this recipe. It tastes great and is so filling. If I forgot to make it the night before or just want a quick, last-minute breakfast, I will put all the ingredients in the blender, add the banana and some ice and drink it as a smoothie.
Love love LOVE overnight oats!
My one tip for making this: After combining the milk, PB, and maple syrup, microwave them in a container for increments of 10-30 seconds until the PB is melted. It helps the PB mix in with everything else.
Great recipes. But I will never understand the scads of voluminous introductory paragraphs when all we want are just the facts, Ma’am.
This was an excellent breakfast/snack. I found that the end result is a bit too rich for me, but with some fruit topping (looking at you strawberries) it is the perfect balance. It is quite nice for a post workout snack and if you worked really hard just add some protein powder. Of the various recipes I’ve tried from this website this is so far my favourite, and it is a bonus that it can’t be easier.
what would you suggest for adding natural protein to this? Just made this tonight. super excited to try it tomorrow
Hemp seeds or additional peanut butter, perhaps?
Fabulous!!! I used coconut milk instead. Also, I accidentally bought steel cut oats because I couldn’t remember which kind the recipe called for. Another reviewer suggested using less oats if you use steel cut- after making it according to the recipe, I do think probably using less would work better, like maybe 1/4 cup or so. Mine came out super thick, and I enjoyed them, but a little more liquid I think would be better.
I made this last night and am eating this morning in front of my computer at work. I used Cashew butter instead of peanut butter and coconut milk because I didn’t have any almond. This is yummy and filling! I usually have hot oatmeal but was surprised that the cold oatmeal is good too. I think this would be perfect for an on-the-go meal if you have to get off to work and hop on a train or if you were traveling. delish!
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Made overnight oats once before and they were kinda awful (my greek yogurt did not jive well with the oats).
However, this recipe is fantastic! I’ve eaten this for breakfast almost everyday for the past 2 months, without getting tired of it. I use brown sugar as the sweetener, regular whole milk, halved the PB, and don’t add any additional toppings. Still super delicious and the chia seeds really make the texture even better.
Are the nutrition facts just for the oats or does it include toppings? Excited to try this!
Made these for my hard working husband, he leaves at 3 am for work. Report back, yummy, filling, they past the taste test. Thank you
Hi Katelyn, the optional toppings are not included in the nutrition info. Hope that is more clear!
Tried for the first time this morning! Very good! Thank you.
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These oats are delicious. This has become my go to breakfast for me and my son. It is so filling that I am not looking for a mid-morning snack. Super easy to put together the night before!.
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Such a simple recipe for overnight oats — I’m in love with it and it’s sooo easy to make 2 for my husband and I and it keeps me from eating worse foods for breakfast from the company cafeteria. I will share this with everyone. Thank you!!
Sooo good! I’ve made these twice now as my kids love them. The taste reminds me of the no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies even without the cocoa powder. Thank you for this keeper. ?
I used these recipe as the base for the over night oats i made last night- I sub’d coconut milk, no maple syrup, and half the peanut butter. Then this morning i topped with a few coco nibs and shredded unsweetened coconut. Definitely worth a try if you enjoy something with a little chocolate and coconut!
Great suggestions Christina!
This was delicious! I’ve never made overnight oats before, but this was great! Easy grab and go in the morning! I had it topped with fresh strawberries and some ground flax seed. Just sent the recipe to a friend! Thanks!
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Made this last night as my introduction to using chia seeds and I absolutely loved it as did my husband! I will make it again for sure especially for my early morning shifts as it’s so easy to prepare the night before and then just grab it in the morning! I made it as per the recipe but am thinking of trying it with banana next time instead of the peanut butter just for something different. Loved it as is though!
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Wow, that was just amazing! Feels like having a healthy Snickers bar for breakfast, only a million times better. Perfect taste and so comforting after a good morning run! Anyway I have a big crush on peanut butter, and it really gives all it has in this recipe :) Can’t wait for your next overnight oats recipe!
Very tasty for my first attempt at overnight oats. I would agree with another comment that I would probably lessen the amount of peanut butter just a little since it is super peanut buttery (not that it’s a bad thing). If you love peanut butter, this is great, if you like it like I do maybe knock off a tsp of the peanut butter in there. I will definitely be making this again and be using it as my base for future overnight oat experiments.
I can’t believe that cinnamon hasn’t been mentioned for this recipe. Back off on the maple, and add 1/2 tsp to 3/4 tsp cinnamon. Even raisins.
Can you use quick oats instead??
That will work! They will just be a little softer.
This is honestly the best overnight oats recipe I’ve found to date. Absolutely yummy ?
This is an awesome recipe! I made it as written and it was delicious but I have starting substituting the peanut/almond butter with pb fit powder. They both work well I just prefer the powder. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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This was wonderful!
Hi
Thanks so much for this recipe it looks great, can I ask would you recommend this recipe as something to eat daily when you are trying to lose weight?
Or would it be better as a treat for the weekend?
Any advice would be very gratefully received thank you!
That depends on your activity level and body type. For someone who is very active this is good. But for someone with an office job doing a lot of sitting, maybe something lighter would be better. You could even scale back on the peanut butter if you’re wanting less fat/calories.
I made this with chocolate pb powder instead of regular pb. I added 1/2 tbsp cocoa nibs and 2 tbsp golden raisins. It was soooo good. Like so good that it became light night oats instead of overnight oats!
Trying this in the morning!
How can you increase the amount of protein in this dish without increasing the number of calories? I already use high protein almond milk, but I’m looking to boost the protein a little bit more. Also, I don’t want to use whey protein
Try mixing in a protein powder? Or PB powder?
Pb powderived is great and way less calories.
absolutely fantastic!!! i’m a triathlete and needed something filling, nutritious and easy for the mornings between training sessions and work. holy smokes!! i can’t get enough!
This recipe was amazing! Life changing really. I had it for the first time this morning – it reminded me of drinking a peanut butter milk shake! I left out the chia seeds because I’m out and added some cinnamon. I will definitely be making this all the time!
Yum!
This oatmeal is delicious. This is the first time I tried making overnight oats and we love it. My 18 month old tears it up! It’s so easy in the morning too because it’s already done! Thank you for another great recipe!
Love this recipe. I do use PB2 instead of peanut butter. Less fat but great flavour.
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In the process of making this and putting in fridge, my 6 & 8 yr old asked to try a bite.. Needless to say it ended up replacing their lunch. We actually prefer eating right away versus having it sit overnight. Si instead, I mix my dry ingredients and have them ready for adding almond milk and other additions in the morning, or I suppose you could do vice versa ..
Can you substitute with steel cut oat?
Hmm, I haven’t tried that yet. But if you do let me know how it goes!
quick question: would honey work as a good substitute for the maple syrup?
That should work!
Ok, this was just amazing! My first try with overnight oats and it didn’t disappoint! I will be making this a lot, and trying other “flavors” with it!
My husband wanted me to eat something other than yoghurt and berries for breakfast for a while, just to get some variation nutrition wise, but yoghurt and berries are so easy and I had such a hard time coming up with something easy to eat and quick to make without added sugar.
Well, this recipe is just about perfect. I leave out the sweetener since I use organic cows milk which has a sweet taste in and by itself since it contains natural sugars and serve it with strawberries or bananas. I do add a little extra milk to make it a bit less stiff, but overall, perfect.
I think my husband will start complaining about how I only eat overnight oats now. :P
These oats are amazing! I skipped the chia seeds because I didn’t have any, subbed half mushed banana for the maple syrup and used only 1tbsp PB (mainly to cut down on calories) and the oats came out sweet enough for me and great!! Thanks again Dana for all the great ideas!
5 stars!
I make this almost every morning now and I’m lost when I forget to make it the night before. Thanks for a great start to my day!
These are great. I now have one a day as a meal substitute. They are filling and tasty. I prefer a looser texture so have upped the milk ratio to chai seeds. After some variations, my favourite is:
Soya milk – half a large wine glass.
Oats – tablespoon.
Teaspoon of chai seeds
2 x teaspoons of flax seeds.
Dash of maple syrup.
Dash of vanilla.
Tablespoon of chopped nuts.
Tablespoon of peanut butter.
2 x teaspoons of cacao powder.
All topped with slices of banana.
My first time making overnight oats and my first time on your site. The recipe is quick and delicious (not a fan of chia so left that out)! Nice surprise, will be back to check out more recipes.
I made these last night and enjoyed them at work this morning, delicious! I went for the almond butter option and it turned out wonderfully. A great option for those 7am meeting mornings….
I have eaten this for breakfast almost every day since I first saw this recipe two months ago. My partner tried it too, and now we both eat it. I love that it keeps me full until lunch! I was a chronic mid-morning snacker until this came along. Thank you!
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Thank you so so much for this recipe. It’s been my favorite go-to breakfast for about 6 months. For 3 months, I went super low carb (don’t do it) and cut out oatmeal from my diet. Of all the things I could miss, this was what I missed most! I’m back to eating good-for-you carbs, but I’ve gotten the honey down to 1/2 tsp, which I still find perfectly sweet. :)
Just put 2 together, can’t wait to eat them, thanks for sharing!
Just put these in the fridge!! First attempt at over night oats. I added a pinch of salt and cinnamon… It reminds me of your pb granola (which I love and make monthly). I may have taken a couple bites of it before I put it in the fridge! Tastes awesome already!!