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
This recipe is right up my alley and looks amazing!! LOVE the peanut butter swirl. Now I’m kind of sad I didn’t prep any overnight oats last night.
Thanks for the link love. <3
Absolutely, friend! You’re the overnight oats QUEEN.
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As someone who doesn’t naturally like the consistency of oatmeal, do you have any suggestions for making this a bit crunchier? I made this recipe last night and the taste is fantastic. Could I perhaps cut down the almond milk? Or maybe I just need to add granola?
You could add granola but that would make your calorie count spike up. Instead of soaking it overnight, you could prepare it and eat it right away. It would have more of a cereal consistency rather than mush
Instead of using pb use chopped peanuts. Still get the pb taste but crunchy
Danielle, I made this recipe Using organic steel cut oats instead, because that is what I had on hand. It was crunchy, kind of reminded me of grape nuts cereal!
If you do not mind it being hot I warm mine up for a minute or two and it creates a crust like top
Try using steel cut oats! They will soften up after Day 1 but I love the texture they provide. Also you can try adding crunchy peanut butter in place of almond or regular creamy peanut butter. Delicious!
Yum, I love oats/PB/chia together!
Me to sista ag
I have kids the same age as your sister and when they sleep till 7 a.m., I feel like a million bucks. Like I hit the jackpot. They get up….for the day at….between 5:30 and 6 a.m. And they expect me to be alert and perky at 5:30 a.m. and hurry up and get dressed and make breakfast. This is an awesome option for moms at home or moms on the go who have to leave early. Thanks! And everyone loves Peanut Butter, right (unless you are allergic).
Looks amazing! Love the many varieties of overnight oats!! :)
This is the BEST. I do this all the time. It is delightful with cocoa powder and chocolate chips added :)
It’s been a while since I’ve had overnight oats, I think it’s time I have it again. This looks amazing.
I love overnight oats so much. This peanut butter version is lovely!
YUM! I am pinning this to try one day.
xoxoBella
Oh my, is this a healthy breakfast or a dessert? Nothing beats a banana and PB combo.
Definitely going to try it tonight!
Thanks!
Overnight oats makes life SO much easier with kids. I love oatmeal in the winter, but I love overnight in the summer!
Oh my this looks amazing!!! I love oats and cold ones sound absolutely amazing during the summer. School’s starting soon so this will definitely be making an appearance. It looks like the kind of breakfast that’ll actually make me want to get up!
If you want to go totally all natural I typically sweeten mine with date paste or 2 finely chopped dates (if you’re to lazy for date paste like me). If you just give it a good vigorous stir in the morning your all good to go. Peanut butter overnight oats is love<3
Smart!
I love overnight oats, especially for quick on the go breakfasts when school starts. Awesome recipe!
Oh my goodness. Yes. This is my life right now. Except that every morning I find I’m craving an epic bowl of overnight oats only to realize that I never prepared them the night before. So warm oats it is. I need a flashing neon sign above my bed to remind me to make this before I drift off! This looks so darn delicious!
xx Sydney
This has got to be my favorite recipe!! Ahh I’m so excited to try it tomorrow morning!! Thanks Dana!!
How long will these stay fresh? I’m double lazy (don’t like mornings and don’t like night-before prep work) so can I make a lot and have it throughout the week?
I think they’d keep for up to three days, then the texture and flavor would start to diminish. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much! Yay only making breakfast 2-3 times a week!!
Actually, I suggest prepping all your mason jars for the week with differing variations. make the first 2 with liquids and leave the others sitting out without liquids as a reminder to add liquids the night before. then you can always just add hot water instead if you realize you forgot the night before or add liquids and eat for dinner.
option 2: put nuts and dried fruits on bottom, add liquid, and put oats on top for all week mason jars. turn over the jar you want to each the next day each night. will Not be too soggy then. best to use hard or containers that are taller and thinner for this option.
best oats wishes!
Ohhh, these oats look delicious, Dana! I’m a huge oatmeal fan, and will be adding this to my list of breakfasts to try, like, ASAP.
And I have two younger brothers… neither of whom would eat oatmeal in a billion, trillion years. ;)
Dana- oopsy!!! I was making my own concoction & ran across your recipe trying to figure out the almond milk to oats ratio but used steel cut oats will it work???
Hmm, not sure! But let me know if you try it!
Hello! I tried steel cut since that’s what I had on hand (and they are healthier), but it definitely kept the integrity of the oat. I read that the rolled oats did too, but the steel cut didn’t really soften, and since they are smaller, I think there was more “oats”, so I’d try a little more milk. Mine was still delicious with the same ratio. I topped with a banana to make it a little softer. :)
Wanted to try this recipe with steel cut oats – I think they taste so much better and def healthier. Glad to hear that they will work!!
Ahh, absolutely can’t wait to try this. I’m heading back to college in the fall, I’ll be a sophomore, and easy, on-the-go breakfasts like these are perfect. I wonder if a bit of fresh raspberry jam swirled in would be yummy… I’ll have to do some research :)
Best of luck with your studies!! xo
Will anything be missing if I skip the chia seeds? I don’t have any and no time to find!
I make overnight oats without chia seeds all the time, no problem! :)
They won’t be as thick, but will still work!
I find ground chia seeds in the vitamin aisle. More accessible to your body.
Have you ever done steel cut oats in a crockpot? Start before bed, ready in the morning. Delicious
Love the simplicity of this! I love making overnight oats in the summer…I’ll try subbing in rice milk or coconut milk this summer. (I’m allergic to almonds.)
I am droooooling! I cannot wait to make this. I absolutely love this blog! Keep the great recipes coming please!!!
YUM X 10! I used to make overnight oats all of the time when I had dairy in my diet. This looks fantastic and I will be making this week. I usually put slices of 1/2 banana in there as well and will try almond butter! Thanks for the great idea!
What you wrote about your sister is so sweet! I think she’s really lucky to have a sister like you, especially one that can cook! These oats are perfect for anyone who’s busy/on the go. And I love that they have so much protein!! :)
Can’t wait to have this for breakfast tomorrow. Wanted to have peanut butter in my overnight oats so now I know.
oh my, oh my,
This look truly amazing, it’s like all my favourite things in one nifty little jar! Stick a lid on it and it’s breakfast to go too.
Aw you are so sweet about your sis! And making her these overnight oats. Just love it. This variation looks mighty tasty – I’ve just jumped on the overnight oats bandwagon recently and will have to give these a go! Hope you two are having a killer summer – still dreaming about your book to be out soon (!!!) – hugs xo
ha! Yes, you remembered the cook. Currently in layout, then final edits and BOOM – into the world! thanks for the love, friend!
Are these quick oats or old fashion oats? do they have to be GF?
Old fashioned rolled oats. If gluten free, the oats should be gluten free. Otherwise, non-gluten free is fine!
You are such a beautiful soul! I love your simple recipes…..especially when they’re so very easy to make. I’ve tried this recipe and it’s super duper delicious!!!! Thank you and have a blessed and peace full day!!!!!
Dana these look soo yummy! I recently converted to a plant based life style and I am loving LOVING it. So glad I found your blog :)
You had me at peanut butter swirl!
I keep hearing about these chia seeds and overnight oats – I feel like I might be missing out. The thing is, I don’t mind making oatmeal in the morning, I even kind of like it! Are overnight oats the same creamy texture as regular oatmeal just cold? I’m tempted to just go for it to see what this jar of oats is all about…
P.S. I made your 1-bowl Nutella banana bread but with gluten and dairy since it isn’t a problem for me, just posted on my blog and I LOVE the recipe, thanks for the inspiration!
The pictures are incredible. I have been making my own almond butter – so I think I will use this to replace the PB. thank you Dana!
Delicious! I love making overnight oats, and this recipe is fantastic, love the chia!
This looks heavenly!
Literally just finished making this and then sat down to scroll through new blog posts and saw this. I made mine in a nearly empty peanut butter jar (which means not a drop of peanut butter will be wasted) and added almond extract.
I saw this recipe yesterday on your blog and tried it
immediately because I had all the ingredients at home. It was so good! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I was just finishing mixing the milk with the peanut butter when I realized I didn’t have any oats left! So I added amaranth insted. This morning the result was amazing! So good. I’ll try it again with the oats though.
What a great idea and all good ingredients!
Confession. Yes, that’s true. Only the other day I tried chia seeds. They’ve been everywhere. Everytime I opened my computer- they were there. Magazines- there. Shop- there. That’s why I did not want to try them…because I thought they were just another super healthy, soon to be forgotten things. And then..one day..i bought some chia seeds…and that’s it. I’m lost! they are great! At the moment I’m just trying all the recipes out so this one is added to my vast collection of chia craziness! Ciao! :)
I made these last night and ate them this morning! Delicious and really satisfying.
How did I not know about your blog? Everything just looks incredible! And especially this, cause I’m in love with peanut butter.
I LOVE overnight oats! Mainly because I get up and breakfast is ready, which is a huge bonus in my book. I don’t know why I’ve never had them with nut butter though – must change that! I’m not a fan of peanut butter, but I made cashew butter with cinnamon and vanilla and I think it’ll work great. Breakfast tomorrow.
yep! it was delish! Had it for breakfast today!
So glad the rest of us out here can benefit from your good sister-ness! Somehow I totally missed the boat on the overnight oats trend, but I think you should bring it back strong – these look so amazing. (P.S. Just returned to KC and was thinking of you former KC dwellers – bummed we missed you!)
That looks fabulous. Dr. BN Reddy told me that he fixed oats every night for breakfast. I thought it sounded horrible–I’m not sure what he added to his, but this definitely looks like something I’d like. Seriously, peanut butter and oats, how can you go wrong. Thanks for the recipe my beautiful niece.
Sisters are the best. And overnight oats are just so awesome too! :)
I haven’t made them in a while, but now you’re just making me want to get back to it asap! These look gorgeous!
Have to try this!!!!!!
I prepared it last night and had a wonderful breakfast :)
Thanks !
I’m with you Dana – I rarely do overnight oats but for a while there I was doing them all the time. How lovely to have a sister! I’m an only child and after lots of pregnancy issues, it looks like mine will be an only too. This recipe reminds me of one I did while I was camping over the July 4th holiday. Instead of soaking the rolled oats I added chia, almond butter and almond milk in the morning right into the rolled oats and made a cereal. It was delicious! Thanks for reminding me of that recipe. I might just have to make it again and post it!
I love all your recipes, and make the peanut butter cup balls almost every week for breakfast. Just curious, can I sub soy milk in instead of almond milk? I have a huge thing of soy I bought yesterday & would love to make this tonight!
Thanks!
Andrea
Hey, I’m not Dana but any milk will work fine!
Came out great and loved the recipe. Thank you!
Thanks for this recipe, it was delicious! My older daughter just started classes and she has to leave before 7am ? so this is just perfect. I used half sunflower seed and half almond butter, it was really goood!!
I love overnight oats and I often top them with peanut or almond butter, but I love the idea of mixing it right in the night before instead so the oats can soak up all that flavor. Will definitely be trying this!
I don’t have chia seeds but i want to make these for tomorrow so could I leave them out?
Yes! I think it will come out a little less thick, but still good! Let me know how it goes.
I am obsessed with your blog! All your recipes look amazing. Just put my oats in the fridge for tomorrow. Love that I already have on hand many of the ingredients you use. I will definitely keep following!
What a great option for meal prep, thank you!
xx Kelly
Came across your website recently when looking for a Chia pudding recipe made yours and loved it. Now making these overnight oats for breakfast tomorrow and judging by the small teaspoon I just sampled it’s going to be fabulous. Two for two. Thanks for your easy yet tasty recipes, I’ll be trying lots more in the coming weeks.
I have already made this and enjoyed it twice. SO GOOD!!!
I’d love to try this! I live in Italy and there aren’t many options for peanut butter here (I only see the crappy Skippy), but there’s a shop selling organic peanuts so I wanted to try and make my own butter. Meanwhile, I’m pinning this! :D
Had this recipe waiting for me this morning! I’ve tried many overnight oat renditions and I have to say- this is by far my favorite! Thanks so much!
I just finished eating this! It was delicious with the perfect hint of sweetness.
Made these with steel cut oats and they were awesome. I have made overnight oats before but the PB put these over the top!
This is actually amazing, I’m going to try this tomorrow. Also, where are your serving boards from? :)
a garage :D
These overnight oats sound and look delicious!!
I don’t have time to comment on all your recipes that I love but I have never had overnight oats before today. Oh my gosh. This was delish!!!! You nailed it once again. This is why your recipes are a breakfast, lunch and dinner staple at our house. THANKYOU.
You really took this to another level! I think this looks delicious!
This sounds really yummy! Has anyoe tried substituting with PB2 for a lower calorie/fat version?
That would totally work! Let me know how you like it, Bethany!
That’s a great idea! I have chocolate PB2! What a treat to wake up to!
I’m new to overnight oats but with three kids and a job I NEED to try them. This recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it! I have two questions: can I substitute honey for maple syrup and what size mason jar do I use?
Yes you can sub honey, and the mason jars I use are actually ones I’ve recycled from the store. But the smaller the better!
I like my oats hot. Would it ruin this recipe if I heated them up?
Hmm, I don’t think so but I also haven’t tried. Let me know if you do!
This recipe is SO excellent. I’m horrible about all things breakfast – making it, eating it, planning for it… ugh. This is so easy to put together, and the results are amaaaazing. The best part is that all you have to do is pull it out of the fridge in the morning. Thank you Dana!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it, Robin! Thanks for sharing!
YUM! For those of us with oat allergies, do you think this could work with quinoa?
Hmm, I’m not sure…I don’t think so unfortunately! I’ll think on that, though!
Hi there, I live in mexico in a tiny village about 4 hours from a city large enough to find almond milk. And chia seeds? Not happening…what t can I use for substitutes?
You can use any other milk you can get your hands on (or make it yourself). And just omit the chia seeds! Or sub 1/2 Tbsp flax seeds.
Hi, but Chia seeds are largely known in Mexico, especially in Agua de Jamaica made the traditional way.
Hi back! I was walking in el centro the other day and lo and behold, i saw a vendor selling chia seeds! I will give them a try!
This recipe sounds great and I’ll definitely have to try it out soon. I have one question though – do the calories in nutrition information include the toppings (such as a banana)?
Made this last night and today I tried it and they are SO good! Also I’ve never had overnight oats before just regular cooked version and I’m so glad this was my first try. Going to be making these often. Really great too because I have two little boys same age as your Sis and they keep me busy. Thank you for the tasty recipe!
Greetings from Paris! I’m putting this on the breakfast menu for my four kids starting September. Two which are vegan, two which are not. I love finding recipes that bluff them. “This is vegan?!” – YES! Simply delicious!
I am a new mom and can’t tell you how actually helpful and wonderful this recipe is. I now make 2 jars every 2 nights and it has made a big difference. Eating something that can sustain me for a few hours at least has become so important. I’m not sure if this is unrealistic but I’d love to hear if you have ideas for lunches or suppers that also can be made the night before in mason jars! In my dream life, this includes avocados and cheese… but I am curious and hopeful about any ideas you have!
Fantastic recipe! I subbed out PB for almond butter and added some frozen raspberries, so delicious! Thank you!
And of course you know you can really use any frozen fruit, right?
I usually hate overnight oats! This is the BEST version i’ve found. Seriously so good. I’ve had it for breakfast the past 4 days.
I’m really liking it with cinnamon.
Thanks!
So great! Thanks for sharing, Megan! xoxo
Hi! I was so excited to try it last night and then realized I was totally out of oats! I ended up making it with chia seeds instead and it still turned out pretty tasty! Thanks!
Oh great! Glad you enjoyed it, Lisa!!
I wasn’t sure what to do about the almond milk and the chia seeds because we can’t get those things here on the ranch in the small town in Mexico that I live in. So, I wrote to Dana and she said use any milk you can get your hands on and just omit the chia seeds or use flax seeds instead. So, I used fresh cows milk from the mornings milking and just omitted the chia seeds, and this was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I had tried overnight oats once before about 15 years ago and it was nothing but sugar and milk and oats and very thin and just disgusting. This was nothing like that was. This was thick, and rich and creamy and full of flavor and the peanut butter was the perfect addition to the whole thing! I made 2 double serving glasses and my husband and I were both scraping our glasses down to the last drop of oats and creamy peanut butter! We will definately have this at least once a week or more at our house! Can’t wait to try it again and with other fruit combos, like chopped apples, mangos, papayas orr chopped dates and maybe add some chopped walnuts or pecans…the combinations could be endless!! Thanks so much Dana, we needed a deliciously satisfying and simple breakfast that was cold, to lighten up our wake up to the hot hot Mexican sun mornings.
So wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it, Maria! xoxo
This sounds like a great recipe that’s simple but tasty! I can’t wait to try it out. Love that it’s vegan.
Thoughts on using regular milk? (Or in my case, lactaid milk).
Hi there, I used fresh cows milk from the mor ings milking and it was great! Dana said use any milk you can get your hands on!
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
This looks like heaven! I love overnight oats and peanut butter!
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 AWESOME!!!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
My only criticism for this recipe is that everything should be doubled off the bat because I was craving more immediately!
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 :)
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!
Hello breakfast tomorrow. Hello shopping trip because I’ve run out of peanut butter.
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!
Can i use instant oats in this recipe?!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Omg! Where have you been all my life! This is fantastic! I love your recipes!! Going to try this one!!
Thanks Joanne!
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 :)
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!
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 !
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
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!
These overnight oats look delicious! I absolutely love peanut butter in everything.
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!
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 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!
Can I substitute almond milk for canned coconut milk?
Yes! Light would be best.
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!
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. :)
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 .
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!
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!
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!
Making it now :) excited about morning!!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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 :)
Absolutely gooooooorgeous!
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
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.
Delicious!!! Thanks for sharing I absolutely loved it!
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.
Hello, definitely going to make this tonight (for tomorrow)! So excited because I absolutely love everything in this jar! Thank you for sharing :)
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!!
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!
Can I use quinoa instead of Chia seeds?
No.
Looks delish! Can you warm this up the next day instead of having it cold?
How have I not discovered your website and this recipe before now! This breakfast made Monday morning tolerable today!!!
Huge thanks from New Zealand ❤️
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!!
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.
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!
I LOVE having this for breakfast!
This is the best overnight oats recipe! Leaves me feeling full and satisfied until lunch!
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!!
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 LOVE this breakfast!
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 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!!
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!!?????
The swirls of peanut butter had me swooning all the way to lunch. Delicious!
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!
This is amazing! I used chocolate soy milk. Its my favorite breakfast.
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.
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 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.
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!
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!
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 :)
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….
This was amazing! My first time making overnight oats and this recipe was perfect. Thank you.
This recipe is awesome sauce!! even my two year old loved it! Thank you
This recipe is not only easy and quick to put together but delicious!!!!!
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!
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!!!
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!
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!!!!
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.)
Hey Dana,
So excited about this recipe, I’m finally going to dare and ice healthy so fingers crossed
XX
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.
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!
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!
I LOVE PB. and oats. Definitely pinning to try this week. I shall let you know how it goes :-D
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!!
Just put 2 together, can’t wait to eat them, thanks for sharing!
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. :)
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!
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….
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.
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.
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 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!
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
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!
quick question: would honey work as a good substitute for the maple syrup?
Can you substitute with steel cut oat?
Hmm, I haven’t tried that yet. But if you do let me know how it goes!
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 ..
Love this recipe. I do use PB2 instead of peanut butter. Less fat but great flavour.
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!
Yum!
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!
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!
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.
Trying this in the morning!
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!
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.
This was wonderful!
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 is honestly the best overnight oats recipe I’ve found to date. Absolutely yummy ?
Can you use quick oats instead??
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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. ?
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!!
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!.
Tried for the first time this morning! Very good! Thank you.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Great recipes. But I will never understand the scads of voluminous introductory paragraphs when all we want are just the facts, Ma’am.
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.
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.
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!
Your peanut-butter overnight oats recipe is absolutely delicious!!
These are so easy to prepare and are so good, it makes me look forward to getting up in the mornings!
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?
Thanks for this recipe, I’ve made this about 50 times since I found it. So delicious!!
Amazing! Easy and satisfying. The peanut butter makes it. :)
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!
Looks disgusting.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
This recipe looks amazing! Just wondering, anyone have experience using peanut butter powder such as PB2 in place of the peanut butter? Thanks!
I made this last night and its the best I have ever prepared! Thanks so much for the recipe
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
These overnight oats were delish!! I will be making them again. Can’t go wrong here.
Love these oats!! Just made some tonight. Can’t wait for breakfast! So delish!!
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.
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 Ann new to overnight oats. Are the Chia era necessary. I just don’t like the texture of chia in general. Is this different?
AMAAAZING! Seriously SO good. One of my absolute favorite breakfasts and my kids love it too! Thank you!!
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.
It was delicious! Thanks for sharing!
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.
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.
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!
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!
I am not a fan of almond milk. What would be a good substitute?
Hi Yoonha! Any other milk will do!
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!
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 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!!
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!
I like it better w Almond Butter .. natural PB is too thick and yuck. I also replace maple syrup w honey. so gooddddddd!
Any suggestions for warming them up in the morning? Sound delicious.
Microwave? Stovetop?
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!
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! ????
Loved this recipe! So simple and tasty :)
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.
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)
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!
Delicious recipe! I love it! :)
Texture a little different first bite but holy cow good and easy to make!
10/10 for this recipe! I feel full and ready to get my day on. I def recommend with strawberries!!
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 :)
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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! :)
Love the sweet comments about your sister. The recipe is awesome, too. Thanks, Dana!
If I use lactose free milk instead of almond will that work as well?
Yes, of course! Really any milk should work here.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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 made this last night…was my first time trying Overnight Oats…amazing!! Thank You!!
Glad you loved it, Karen!
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.
Made this with quick cook steel cut oats- ohhhh myyyy I just got done licking my tiny little mason jar clean!!! Yum!!
This was delicious! Thank you! I added sliced bananas and sunflower seeds. Perfect consistency.
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.
OMG!!! I used rice milk rather than almond but it was still sooooo delicious!!!
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
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 is so easy and awsome! Tasty and filling. I substituted macadamia nut milk and honey. So many possibilities with overnight oatmeal.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
??? so freakin good! Thank you.?
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!
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!
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).
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!