Description
Creamy peanut butter overnight oats deliver a morning breakfast dream packed with protein and smooth richness. Delightful layers of rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Flavor Enhancers and Toppings:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
- Banana slices (optional)
- Chia seeds (optional)
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk rolled oats, milk, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated and velvety smooth.
- Evenly distribute the oat mixture into two sealed containers, preparing a convenient grab-and-go breakfast option.
- Refrigerate the sealed containers for minimum 4 hours or overnight, allowing ingredients to meld and oats to soften completely.
- Before consuming, gently stir the chilled mixture, adjusting consistency by adding extra milk if desired for a lighter texture.
- Enhance the oats with complementary garnishes such as crushed peanuts, sliced bananas, sprinkled chia seeds, or decadent chocolate chips for added flavor complexity.
- Consume within 5 days when stored in refrigerated conditions, making this an ideal meal preparation strategy for streamlined morning routines.
Notes
- Choose gluten-free rolled oats for a celiac-friendly version that keeps the recipe safe for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create a deliciously creamy vegan alternative that maintains the rich texture.
- Consider reducing honey for a lower-sugar option by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener, perfect for diabetic-friendly meal planning.
- Experiment with protein powder or Greek yogurt to boost protein content, making this breakfast more filling and muscle-recovery friendly for active individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg