Do you have any siblings?
I have one. Her name’s Andrea and she’s my big sister.
She’s a mom of two, a Scandinavian-looking beauty (think bright blonde hair, big blue eyes), and a seriously funny human being. I think I’ve stolen all my best jokes from her (sshhhh, don’t tell).
I may have only one sibling, but she’s my favorite.
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.
If I think waking up at 7am is a travesty, I can only imagine how much work it is to raise two human beings! A simple breakfast of overnight oats to the rescue.
I tried overnight oats many years ago when they first became a “thing” in the blogosphere. Admittedly though, I haven’t tried them since. I think it’s because if given the choice, I do prefer steel-cut oats.
But with this summer heat wave we’re experiencing, I couldn’t think of a better time to give this heat-free version another go. Spoiler alert: I’m so glad I did.
This version is as simple as it gets: 5 ingredients, 5 minutes prep time, no fancy methods, and simple ingredients.
Almond milk, maple syrup and salted peanut butter make a creamy, flavorful base to soak the oats. Chia seeds add nutrition, a little crunch, and help them thicken.
The results are amazing! These oats are:
Creamy
Hearty
Healthy
Perfectly (and naturally) sweet
Peanut buttery
Satisfying
& Absolutely delicious
I 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. And after a little testing, I’m happy to report that this simple, straight-forward version 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.
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!
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
Ingredients
OATS
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (DIY recipe)
- 3/4 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp natural salted peanut butter or almond butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, or stevia to taste)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
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, 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 plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
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The next day, open and enjoy as is or garnish with desired toppings (see options above).
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Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though best within the first 12-24 hours.
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: 454
- Fat: 23.9g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.9g
- Fiber: 12g
- Sugar: 14.9g
- Protein: 14.6g
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! :)
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 boilt 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
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 are 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 up to 2 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! We’re glad you enjoyed it, Wendy!
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!
??? 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!
We eat it cold, but I think you could warm it up as well!
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.
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!!!
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.
This was delicious! Thank you! I added sliced bananas and sunflower seeds. Perfect consistency.
Made this with quick cook steel cut oats- ohhhh myyyy I just got done licking my tiny little mason jar clean!!! Yum!!
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!
Why are there so many comments shown? I thought this was a very long article, but really just the comments were long. Can’t wait to make it though!
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 sup tasty – thank you, my breakfasts have now been transformed!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 recipe Calories: 454 Fat: 23.9 g Saturated fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 50.9 g Sugar: 14.9 g Sodium: 162 mg Fiber: 12 g Protein: 14.6 g
The first, fifth, and last images reflect two servings (double ingredients) with additional chia seeds and peanut butter.
You have taken something healthy, oats and made a caloric fat laden bomb.
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.
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!
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.
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! ????
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!
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!
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.
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.
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?
Sounds tasty, but 454 calories is a LOT of calories, with the bulk of them being carbs, and not a lot of protein (only 15g) and a lot of sugars and fat, not exactly a ‘healthy’ breakfast, or for someone trying to lose weight. Perhaps skip the peanut butter and maple syrup, add a scoop of protein powder, and reduce the amount of oats?
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Looks disgusting.
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?
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!!
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.
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!
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
Tried for the first time this morning! Very good! Thank you.
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!.
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!
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!
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??
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.
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.
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?
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!
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!!
I LOVE PB. and oats. Definitely pinning to try this week. I shall let you know how it goes :-D
If you semi cooked steel cut oats, could you substitute them for the rolled oats?
I would think so, but I haven’t tried it that way. Let me know if you give it a try!
This was sooo good, thank you! I’ve made another version but didn’t care for it. I think I liked this one because of the salty peanut butter. I use natural peanut butter so I added salt and that made all the difference!
Just curious… What would happen if u use steel cut oats?? They are my favorite, too.
I find steel cut oats need a longer cooking time so I don’t think they’d be soft enough in overnight oats.
Hey Dana,
So excited about this recipe, I’m finally going to dare and ice healthy so fingers crossed
XX
This recipe gave me the courage to try overnight oats (because I know your recipes are always good). I’d been really wary of them because the thought of eating cold gloppy oats just wasn’t appealing, but I was looking for new high-protein breakfast ideas. So I made this, with sliced banana on the top which I mixed in in the morning, and it was delicious! I grabbed it and took it to work and ate it at my desk, so it had lost a little bit of the chill before eating, and it was not icky at all. This gave me the courage to play around with overnight oats. For this morning I did 1/4 cup coconut “yogurt”, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup oats, dash of vanilla, 2 Tb almond butter, 1 Tb maple syrup, 1 Tb chia seeds. Blueberries on top, mixed in this morning. Delicious, and 18 (!!) grams of protein. So happy to have found an easy, tasty, protein-rich breakfast. (My version did have like 570 calories, which is fine for me but might be too much for breakfast for some people.)
Amazing!!! It was my first overnight oats attempt and I have to say I was a little skeptical. All the flavors worked so perfectly together and I’m already thinking of new recipes I could try. Thank you!!!!
I’m not a huge peanut butter person but my boyfriend is so I figured I’d give these a try. I’m so glad I did – I love these! I also really like how filling they are. I easily make it to lunchtime without getting hungry (doesn’t happen with other breakfasts).
Thanks for this amazing recipe!
First time I’ve tried overnight oats and certainly won’t be the last!! So easy and tasty!! This will be a regular recipe in my house! I topped mine with banana and blueberries.
Thoroughly enjoyed!!!
These were delicious and so easy! I made them a few times a couple of months ago and now my husband keeps asking me to make them again so we can enjoy them for breakfast. I didn’t have almond milk this morning and was craving this, so I just made some oatmeal and added all natural peanut butter, a tiny bit of maple syrup, cocoa powder and chia seeds with some raspberries on top. YUM!
This recipe is not only easy and quick to put together but delicious!!!!!
This recipe is awesome sauce!! even my two year old loved it! Thank you
This was amazing! My first time making overnight oats and this recipe was perfect. Thank you.
I’ve just made this and they are now chillin’ in the fridge waiting for tomorrow. I used cashew butter instead of peanut and used chocolate soy milk instead of almond. I forgot myself though and added maple syrup (which I was going to drop since I used chocolate soy milk) so I’m afraid it might be a little too sweet… Tomorrow will tell….
I love this recipe! I added honey and topped it of with granolas and bananas.. It is so delicious! Thank you so much for this recipe. Definitely making it again :)
Wow! I have always wanted to try overnight oats and the other day all the stars lined up right so I managed to put them together….Yummmmmm….. these are delicious! Thanks so much for the awesome recipe!
This recipe tastes good and is really easy but there was too much peanut butter for me personally. Next time I will try half the PB and maybe mashing up a banana in it instead. This is the first time I have tried overnight oats though and I really like the texture and Having cold oatmeal. Will be experimenting more for sure!
This was delicious! Even my 2 year old LOVED it. So easy to make and saves us so much time in the morning. No more spending forever trying to figure out what to make for breakfast, and a nice change from the usual eggs.
Can i use quick oats for this?
I wouldn’t. I think it would be extremely mushy but it doesn’t hurt to try it.
This looks amazing but we are a peanut free house (for some taste, for other allergies). Is there anything that would work that isn’t peanut or a peanut substitute? Silly question, sorry!
I would think any other nut butter would work. I use cashew butter because I don’t like the taste of peanut.
This is amazing! I used chocolate soy milk. Its my favorite breakfast.
This looks amazing, thanks for sharing! Also, my name is Andrea and I have a younger sister named Dana… I’ve never heard of another sibling duo with our names, such a neat surprise!
The swirls of peanut butter had me swooning all the way to lunch. Delicious!
This was so delicious. I am mother of 4 my youngest a three-month-old and A 2 year old. I barely have time to make myself breakfast. Lately this overnight oatmeal has really hit the spot. It is delicious healthy and so yummy in my tummy. And last but not least it’s fast to make and very fulfilling. I even make it for my husband in the mornings before he heads off to work. He’s constantly in a rush so this is definitely something he likes. He grabs it and takes it along with him to work. I asked them so how was it? his eyes were so big and he said this was delicious. Now I make it for him almost every morning. I must try!!?????
I alternate between this recipe and your “favourite green smoothie” for breakfast! I love it! I have your sweet potato and roasted chickpea salad or buddah bowl for lunch frequently, and have tried all your soups, stews and casseroles. I make your hummus weekly, and your tahini dressing is an absolute staple in my diet.
To sum it up…basically my entire diet comes from minimalist baker! Your website is bookmarked on my computer.
You’re amazing!!
I love the flavors but I want to heat it up. Has anyone tried that?
Yes I did. It works but makes it really sticky. If you go that route you will likely want to add more milk before or after heating!
i just mine (in a glass jar) in a bowl of boiling water for a few minutes- like heating up a baby’s bottle. Worked well for a wintery morning
I LOVE this breakfast!
I love this recipe! I had a ton of oatmeal in stock (both long cooking and steel cut) and the overnight oats concept is finally getting me to eat the stuff (I always buy for health and never eat because I never liked the traditional cooking method -blah). I tend to make 2-3 days worth of this recipe so that I have several mornings worth of breakfast I can eat at my desk. Yum
I have tried a few different recipes for over night oats and this wins my vote! I did a little less maple syrup and added more fruit on top and…..yummmmmmmmmy! So glad I found this and I will be sending this to my busy , mother of 2.5 kiddos, sister as well as a few running friends that “need their protein” after workouts! Thanks!!
This is the best overnight oats recipe! Leaves me feeling full and satisfied until lunch!
I LOVE having this for breakfast!
This was delicious! And so quick/easy to make! Thank you for the recipe. My husband even loved it, and he is not usually a fan of overnight oats. I followed the recipe exactly and even topped with a few banana slices before I put in the fridge to make it completely grab and go before work. Turned out great. Will definitely keep this in our quick & easy breakfast line up. Love it!
Oh my gosh. I’m so sad I ate it so quickly. I couldn’t even savor it. I’m new to the overnight oats world, but this is the best recipe by far. I topped mine with banana slices and scarfed it down. So freakin good.
I finally made this and it is so yummy and satisfying! I wasn’t starving an hour after eating it. I added a little vanilla extract and a few “Enjoy Life” mini chocolate chips along with banana slices! It was just as good as cookie dough!!
How have I not discovered your website and this recipe before now! This breakfast made Monday morning tolerable today!!!
Huge thanks from New Zealand ❤️
Looks delish! Can you warm this up the next day instead of having it cold?
Can I use quinoa instead of Chia seeds?
No.
This is so yummy-I crave it in the morning! I was worried that it would not be filling enough (as you note the images are mostly a double recipe), but I was very full and satisfied! I make it with original soy milk (more protein).
Thanks for another great recipe and a big time-saver!
I’ve tried a few overnight oats recipes and this one is by far my favorite. The proportions are perfect, the chia seeds add a lovely texture, and the peanut butter swirls in each bite…come on. Delicious!!
Hello, definitely going to make this tonight (for tomorrow)! So excited because I absolutely love everything in this jar! Thank you for sharing :)
can you make this with steel cut oats?
I just did! I don’t think they are as soft and chewy as rolled oats but not bad. I added more milk in the morning and a banana on top.
Delicious!!! Thanks for sharing I absolutely loved it!
The PB overnight oats was delicious!!! Can wait to try out more recipes!! Fast you don’t have to make breakfast it’s already done.
OMG!! I just found your site and signed up for emails and I am so anxious to check your recipes and tips out! The PB overnight oats sounds amazing and can’t wait to try! We just got into the overnight oats a few months ago and enjoy it on an almost every day basis! We love the creamscicle , Eggnog, and many many others and to find a PB one is awesome! Thank you so very much for this and all to come! Kathy
Absolutely gooooooorgeous!
Oh my goodness! This is my very first over night oats.. (i know it sounds like I’ve lived under a rock for awhile) BUT I don’t do breakfast too well. I eat very well but tend to stick to shakes/smoothies most breakfasts. I just made two small jars of these though and can not wait to try them in the morning! Thanks for the easy and delicious idea :)
I don’t normally comment on recipes, but this one will change my life! At least, as breakfast is concerned. ;) This is one great website!
The best! I added some oat bran, coconut butter, and raisins and substituted almond butter and cashew butter for the peanut butter and they are absolutely delectable! I have been having them everyday for lunch at work; I’m addicted. Thank you!
YUM! It turned out delish and I loved having the swirls of peanut butter throughout! I didn’t use natural peanut butter, so mine was probably a little sweeter than the recipe would yield, but IMO it was still really good! I ended up getting full before I finished it, so I saved it in the fridge & decided to see how it would hold up for the next morning. I am happy to report it tastes just as good – in fact, I warmed it up a little bit and I think I liked it EVEN BETTER than day 1! This recipe is so easy and the options to modify it are kind of endless! Thanks, Dana!
I had this for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! I used plain soy milk and agave instead of the almond milk and maple syrup since soy has more protein that almond and agave is a slower digesting sugar than maple. However, I wish I’d checked the nutritional information before I made it. With a tablespoon of agave, maple syrup, or brown sugar, you have almost an entire day’s worth of sugar at breakfast. If I make this again I’ll use stevia to cut that down. Just thought I’d give the heads up to anyone who is like me and needs to watch their sugar.
Making it now :) excited about morning!!
I found this recipe on Pinterest and just made it for this morning and it is SO delicious! I used almond butter and hemp milk as substitutes and it turned out to be so yummy. Thank you!
Looking forward to trying this! Can you reheat in the a.m., or do you just eat it cold?
cold!
I was skeptical about cold oatmeal, but it’s my second day of peanut butter overnight oats for breakfast because IT IS AMAZING. I wake up early and usually run out the door with coffee, yogurt, maybe some fruit, and then am starving by mid morning. No more! I used steel cut oats and doubled the almond milk–softens them enough and I like the chewiness. Thank you!
These are amazing!! Even my picky foodie husband was raving about them. I had to use flax seeds since the store was sold out of chia- they were pretty great in there- added a little crunch! I also threw in a little granola with raw almonds… So yum! Defintely will be sharing this recipe with friends. Thanks so much!
It’s a re-do!! Love it. I’m up early on go to hospital I look forward to my break for my overnight oats holds MI all day . I love this site and my family loves more cuz I cook from it. Added cloves and nutmeg cinnamon was so good heaven . Health is wealth .
This sounds amazing, but I have maybe a strange question. I am doing a Daniel fast in January and it says no sweets of any kind including honey. Do you think this would still turn out okay without the honey. I would definitely top with banana since I make a hot pb/banana oatmeal already. thanks for your advice. :)
Great recipe! Thank you! This was my first time making or eating Overnight Oats. I thought your recipe was the perfect amount of sweetness, and I loved the Peanut Butter for additional protein. The additional Chia seeds for added nutrition… extra bonus! Your sister is lucky to have you!
Can I substitute almond milk for canned coconut milk?
Yes! Light would be best.
I never eat breakfast bc I’m always late (bad habit, I know). I stumbled upon your recipe and tried it with regular milk since I didn’t have almond milk. I brought it to a mandatory class that I was not too happy about but wow, was I SO happy during that class! This was delicious!!! My classmate thought it was amazing too :) I used old-fashioned oats and it was fine. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I love this recipe and eat this almost every day I run/work out during the week. Not only is this recipe delicious, it is a really hearty and healthy post workout breakfast. Plus it is easy to put together. I really enjoy a banana with my overnight oats- and I do not heat this when I eat it for breakfast.
Banana + peanut butter in oats = magic. Thanks for sharing, Jenni!
I’m about to go make these right now. I looooove overnight oats, so I’m excited.
Anything that gives me an extra 15 minutes in bed is a winner in my book. And if I want an extra half an hour in bed, I take them to work with me!
These overnight oats look delicious! I absolutely love peanut butter in everything.
By far the best overnight oatmeal I have made. The ratio of ingredients along with the peanut butter is just right. My hubby likes it too. I’ll be my go to recipe for breakfast. Thanks!
I have just made these for the first time….can’t wait for the morning to try them….thanks for the change from fruit and yogurt…
Ok this was one of the best things I have eaten…. My husband wants me to make him one tomorrow…
Thanks for the recipe…it is certainly a keeper and one I can see making often
First time ever trying and making overnight oats , and they came out amazing ! Maybe a little too much peanut butter only cuz I’m not a big fan of peanut butter but other than that, it came out amazing !
THIS IS SOOO AMAZING!! I have had overnight oats but never like this, you just made my day better!! WOW thank you!!!!!!! I cant wait to try as many recipes as I can of yours!!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Stephanie!
Love this! Looks so tasty, and anything with peanut butter in has my vote! I like to add honey and cinnamon to my overnight oats too :)
Omg! Where have you been all my life! This is fantastic! I love your recipes!! Going to try this one!!
Thanks Joanne!
Love overnight oats!
I use milk, vanilla yogurt, Peanut butter, oats, Chia seeds, a mashed banana and a touch of cinnamon. Delicious!
Another good recipe includes oats, milk, Chia seeds, vanilla yogurt, crushed almonds and coconut flakes….so yummy!
Can I sub honey for the maple syrup? Tx! :)
I always use honey in mine!
so I much Vanilla yogurt o you put?
Use a 1:1:1 ratio when adding the oats, milk and yogurt. 1/3 c or 1/2 c is typically what I use. Then add your other ingredients according to the flavor you are making a little at a time until it’s something you like. I really like PB, so I add around 3 tbsp to mine. You’ll find exactly what you love after a few tries.
Making this right now! I have a feeling that I will be smiling wide during tomorrow’s breakfast! Nice change from the Bircher Muesli I usually make. Thanks!
This was absolutely delicious! My 5 year old loves oatmeal. I wanted a better alternative than the instant oatmeal I had been preparing. He loves Chia seeds as well. He calls them his “Super Hero Cheetah” seeds. I topped the oatmeal off with some homemade granola. I purchased some cacao nibs today to use with the granola for tomorrow’s breakfast.
I just wanted to let you know that your recipes are FANTASTIC AND DELICIOUS!
Great recipe. One question – can I make a smoothie of this thing after soaking overnight? It would be awesome having a on-the-go breakfast.
Hmm, not sure! Let me know if you give it a try!
Can i use instant oats in this recipe?!
Silly question but do I need to cook the oats first or is that the point of allowing them the 6 hours in the fridge?
Nope, raw oats!
Hello breakfast tomorrow. Hello shopping trip because I’ve run out of peanut butter.
Hey :) amazing recipe! I was wondering if I made these in batches for the week, would I be able to freeze them? :)
You could make them in advance, but I don’t think they would freeze well. But if you try it, let me know how it goes!
I love this recipe and make it all the time! I personally like it even better when the sugar is swapped for mashed ripe banana. PB + banana oats for the win! Sometimes I even add some cocoa powder to make chocolate peanut butter ‘pudding’ for breakfast. It’s delicious :)
My only criticism for this recipe is that everything should be doubled off the bat because I was craving more immediately!
Wow, this is amazing! Thank you so much for this recipe…it tastes delish and helps me get a healthy breakfast in while getting my two littles ready for school.
Have made this 4 times now….SO GOOD!
Oh my days was this delicious! Couldn’t find chia seeds, but I was so excited to wake up knowing that this was in the fridge, and it didn’t disappoint!
This was the perfect breakfast! it was filling and delicious. I love that I can make it a couple of jars ahead of time and have it ready for busy morning. It held me until lunch which is a feat all of it’s own. Usually I eat a mid morning snack…didn’t need it.
Had these this morning and they were amazing! My 16 year old daughter liked them as well. I am definitely adding them to our breakfast rotation. Thank you for an awesome recipe!
Quite the revelation! I take the train and love that this breakfast is simple to pack and completely ready when I arrive. As an alternative to the maple syrup, I like starting an overnight thaw of frozen green figs and berries. I chop the figs and add in the morning. Thank you!
Just tried overnight oats for the first time this morning!! SO GOOD! I have begun my pumpkin kick for the season, some may say it’s too early for pumpkins, but who cares! :) I just moved to AZ from VA and I already miss the beautiful fall colors and pumpkin festivals from back east. Anyways…I substituted Pumpkin Butter for the peanut butter and added pecans – the result = autumn in a jar!
I also just recently discovered your blog and LOVE it! Will be making more of your recipes soon!
Ah, thanks Ashlely! So glad you’re enjoying the recipes so far. These overnight oats are among my favorite breakfast recipes!
THIS LOOKS AWESOME!!!
Hi Dana,
Thanks for the recipe. I am constantly working so need a quick breakfast fix. Just one question – i don’t have to cook the oats before putting them in?
Nope!
This looks like heaven! I love overnight oats and peanut butter!
It is 3:20 a.m. and I just discovered your Minimalist Baker blog. I just started chemotherapy for breast cancer and am having a really rough time. I have realized two things, the thought of meat turns my stomach and I need plenty of protein, fiber and easy to digest healthy food. What to do; chia seeds, legumes and nut butters! Your Overnight Chia Seed Pudding recipe looks amazing, as does your Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. I plan to try both these recipes. I have barely begun to scratch the surface of your blog, but had to take the time to send this email before looking over more recipes.
Ann, I am so glad you’ve found a little solace here. I hope you LOVE the recipes, especially this one. It’s been one of my favorite oat recipes to date. I’ve had several relatives endure cancer, one with breast cancer, so I sympathize with what you must be feeling. A little food always brings comfort. Take heart and we’re sending you hugs! xo, Dana