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Making this peanut butter protein overnight oats recipe is quick and easy with very little prep time. So nutritious, filling, loaded with protein, and the perfect oatmeal breakfast recipe to jumpstart your day the right way.
Overnight oats should be everyone’s go-to breakfast especially if you aren’t a breakfast person. It can be such a hassle to think of making easy, simple, and healthy breakfasts every single day. This is where overnight oats come in very handy. Prepared the night before without any cooking required and stored in the fridge to enjoy the next. Great to grab on the go when in a rush out of the house in the morning. Oatmeal breakfasts are loaded with fiber and helps keep you will all morning until lunchtime.
Why you will love this oatmeal breakfast
- Easy to make: No need to cook this oatmeal. All you need to do is prep it and store it in the fridge for the next day. A hassle-free breakfast that takes just 5 minutes to prep.
- Healthy: No hidden ingredients to make this overnight oats breakfast. Made with clean and healthy ingredients, it is the perfect breakfast to jumpstart your day. Not to mention the addition of protein to make it a protein-packed well rounded breakfast.
- Delicious: what’s not to love about creamy-tasting peanut butter overnight oats. Topped with fresh strawberries for a perfect finish.
Ingredients you will need
Here is a list of ingredients you will need to make these peanut butter overnight oats. Full measurements are listed further down below.
rolled oats
vanilla protein powder
plain yogurt – any yogurt of choice like Greek yogurt or dairy-free coconut-based yogurt
maple syrup or honey
creamy peanut butter – or any other nut butter
vanilla extract
fresh strawberries or any other berries of choice to serve
How to make these peanut butter overnight oats
To a blender, add all the ingredients. Blend for 8 to 10 seconds, or just until combined. Do not over-blend.
Divide the oatmeal to 8 mason jars, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Serve with fresh strawberries and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- You may use quick oats in a pinch but we much prefer rolled oats when making overnight oats
- Peanut butter: we love the taste of peanut butter but feel free to use any other nut butter
- Use honey or maple syrup. Even agave works.
- Protein powder: any protein powder will work. Plant-based or any flavor of choice. You may skip the protein powder for more yogurt.
- If you choose to skip the protein powder, swap it with 1/4 cup yogurt**
- Berries: any berries or fruit of choice will work.
- milk: served best when using 2% milk. But you may use any milk like almond milk.
benefits of eating oatmeal
- Oats are a great source of good carbs and have a higher amount of protein compared to other grains.
- Loaded with antioxidants which may help in lowering blood pressure
- Packed with soluble fiber which is great for gut health and promotes the feeling of fullness.
- It helps with lowering your blood sugar level and reducing cholesterol.
frequently asked questions
It comes down to a personal preference. Overnight oats are usually served cold but if you prefer them warm, pop them in the microwave and heat it up. Since this particular overnight oat is made with peanut butter and yogurt we recommend you serve it cold.
It is not a requirement to make your overnight oats in a jar. They are trendy, pretty, and suitable to use in the microwave and dishwasher. So technically, it is ideal to use a glass mason jar for your overnight oats.
Yes. Overnight oats need to be refrigerated over night and thus the name overnight oats. The reason you need to refrigerate is mostly due to the fact that they most likely contain milk or yogurt or both.
Other oatmeal recipes to check out
- homemade oatmeal granola bars
- peanut butter oatmeal cookies
- baked oatmeal protein muffins
- chocolate overnight oats
- healthy peanut butter oatmeal muffins
- lemon blueberry baked oatmeal
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Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder, optional * see notes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 maple syrup, or honey
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/4 cups milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, to serve
Instructions
- To a blender, add all the ingredients. Blend for 8 to 10 seconds, or just until combined. Do not over-blend.
- Divide the oatmeal to 8 mason jars, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve with fresh strawberries and enjoy!
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Notes
- You may use quick oats in a pinch but we much prefer rolled oats when making overnight oats
- Peanut butter: we love the taste of peanut butter but feel free to use any other nut butter
- Use honey or maple syrup. Even agave works.
- Protein powder: any protein powder will work. Plant-based or any flavor of choice. You may skip the protein powder for more yogurt.
- If you choose to skip the protein powder, swap it with 1/4 cup yogurt** you may also sub this with 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds
- Berries: any berries or fruit of choice will work.
- milk: served best when using 2% milk. But you may use any milk like almond milk.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi, what size is that jar?
Thanks
I Believe Its a 6oz jar. I will double-check on that.
Love this recipe. Thank you!
Mine were runny. I followed the exact recipe.
I would add probably about 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
How much is a scoop of protein powder?
Hi there. Close to 1/4 cup
Just made this. I cut the recipe in half using one scoop of protein powder. Feeling hungry again.
Haha. It’s so good. Glad you liked it.
Do we have to blend oatmeal also in the blender along with other ingredient.
Yes. you don’t have to blend too much. It’s just so the protein mixes well with the peanut butter. If you can manage to mix it well with your hands or whisk, then you can skip the blender.
How long will these last in the fridge for?
Hi. They should last for a good 5 days.
Can you list the serving size? Thank you
Hi. It’s one jar. Close to 1 cup
Hi! Is it 230 calories per jar or per the entire recipe?
Thanks!
Hi. Its per serving. So it will be per jar