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I love overnight oats and this Peanut Butter & Jelly overnight oats recipe is one of my favorites. Overnight oatmeal makes for a perfectly healthy, filling, and nutritious breakfast especially if you are in a rush in the morning.

A couple of other overnight oatmeal recipes that I love are my Chocolate Overnight Oats and my Apple Pie overnight oats.

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The simplest and easiest way to make sure you have a delicious breakfast ready to go the next day is to make overnight oatmeal. By overnight we mean you will have to soak the oats with a handful of other simple and pantry staple ingredients overnight. It’s that simple.

This healthy peanut butter and jelly overnight oats is so tasty and made with yogurt, chia seeds, honey, milk, and rolled oats. Once ready to serve, top with any fruit preserve and peanut butter drizzle. Overnight oatmeal is the perfect way to enjoy a healthy and filling breakfast without any hassle. Can be made gluten-free or vegan-friendly.

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Why you will love it

  • So good: Who doesn’t love a PB&J sandwich? Now you can enjoy your favorite comfort food in a bowl of breakfast oatmeal.
  • Healthy Breakfast option: Yes! We all strive to jumpstart our day in the right way to stay motivated throughout the day and this is the perfect way to do so.
  • Easy and meal prep-friendly: Making overnight oats is really quite simple. You combine all the ingredients together, store in jars or in a large container and place it in the fridge at night till the next day. Ready to be served. Enjoy it cold or warm it up.

Ingredients you will need

ingredients to make the peanut butter and jelly overnight oats
  • Rolled oats: rolled oats work best for overnight oatmeal but if you need to use quick oats because that’s all you have that’s fine. The consistency and thickness will vary slightly.
  • Chia Seeds: Use any kind or your favorite brand
  • Yogurt: we used vanilla yogurt, but any yogurt will work. If you are making a vegan-friendly oveernight oats, use dairy-free yogurt.
  • Maple syrup: Vegan-option, use maple syrup or agave, otherwise you can use honey.
  • Milk of choice: Use any milk you have on hand. For vegan option use almond or cashew milk.
  • Peanut butter: Use all-natural drippy peanut butter.
  • Preserve: for the jelly part, we used sugar-free preserves, but you can use any of your favorite jelly.
  • Berries: Use what you have, we used raspberries.

How to make it

maple syrup being poured over yogurt, oats, and chia seeds in a white bowl.

Step 1: To a mixing bowl, add all the first 5 ingredients. Stir thoroughly to combine. Refrigerate overnight.

thickened overnight oats in a bowl with pink spatula in it.

Step 2: Once the oats are thickened, remove them from the fridge, mix well, and divide into serving cups, spoon half of the oats among 4 cups/jars.

Step 3: Drizzle with peanut butter and raspberry preserves. Add some fresh raspberries to each, then repeat with the remaining oats.

top view of two bowls of overnight oatmeal topped with raspberry and peanut butter with a side bowl top right of raspberries

Frequently asked questions

Do you eat overnight oatmeal cold?

Yes. Overnight oatmeal is usually served and enjoyed cold. But if you prefer to serve it warm, you can go ahead and heat it up in the microwave before serving.

Are overnight oats better hot or cold?

This usually will depend on your personal preference. Some love serving it cold while others prefer to serve it warm. We suggest you dig in first and taste it while it’s cold and if it’s not for you, then warm it up in the microwave. Add in the toppings “after” you heat it up.

What milk is best for overnight oats?

The best milk to use for overnight oats is cow’s milk. Usually, 2% milk will give that creamy thickness you are looking for if you don’t plan on adding any yogurt. For Vegans, you can use non-dairy milk, and for some creamy thickness, add in dairy-free yogurt.

Do you shake overnight oats?

If you are adding the ingredients of your overnight oats in a jar, then yes you will need to shake it after you close the jar. This ensures that the ingredients are mixed and combined before storing them in the fridge. If you are mixing the ingredients first in a bowl, you do not need to shake them but you do need to mix well with a spoon or spatula. Once the overnight oats are ready the next day, no shaking is needed either. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

By: Rena
Servings: 4
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Total: 6 hours 5 minutes
overnight oats in a brown wooden bowl topped with peanut butter drizzle and raspberries.
Easy and healthy overnight oats recipe made with yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup, then topped with fresh raspberry, raspberry preserve, and peanut butter drizzle.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup, or honey
  • 1 1/4 cups milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free raspberry preserve

Instructions

  • To a mixing bowl, add all the first 5 ingredients. Stir thoroughly to combine.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • To divide into serving cups, spoon half of the oats among 4 cups/jars.
  • Drizzle with peanut butter and raspberry preserve. Add some fresh raspberries to each, then repeat with the remaining oats.

Notes

  • Maple syrup: you may use any other sweetener like agave or honey.
  • Rolled oats: these work best for overnight oats. They get to soak overnight and maintain a nice thickness for the overall oatmeal. If you only have quick oats, you may use them instead.
  • Milk: Use whatever you have. 2%, almond milk, or any other milk.
  • Jelly Preserve: you do not have to use raspberry. You may use any other flavor.
  • Fruit: switch it up with whatever you like, you may use grape or strawberry.
  • Yogurt: we used vanilla yogurt, but any other type of yogurt works.
  • Make this overnight oat gluten-free by using gluten-free ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 6gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 268mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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9 Comments

  1. Looks amazing will be making it tomorrow, how long would it stay good in the fridge? Can I mealprep this for me for a few days?
    Thanks!

  2. 5 stars
    Made the PB & J rolled oaks.
    It was delicious!!
    Had my son try it and have to say
    “he approved”
    Will be making again!
    Thank you!
    A happy mom