Peanut Butter Overnight Oats - This delicious breakfast tastes like peanut butter cookie dough! It's also naturally high in protein, making it a great way to start a busy day.

Overnight oats (and oatmeal in general) are a long time favorite breakfast of mine.

I typically make My Favorite Overnight Oats recipe, but I like to play with other flavors as well.

The other morning, I prepared my kids a pot of cooked oatmeal to which I added in peanut butter and honey. It was so darn good that I got to thinking about a peanut butter overnight oats recipe, which fostered today's deliciousness!

The addition of cinnamon and vanilla set this off nicely, and a scoop of Greek yogurt adds to the natural protein content. It's such a delicious breakfast to wake up to.

Oatmeal topped with cinnamon and milk in a white bowl.

How to make peanut butter overnight oats

The best part this recipe is that you don't have to worry about making breakfast in the morning!...Of course, you do have to worry about making it the night before, ha.

That works better for our family, however, as it allows us more time to get ready and even get a few extra minutes of sleep. Sam's school starts at 8am, so we need all the time we can get!

Ingredients needed

Various ingredients laid out on a wood table, including oats and peanut butter.

Rolled oats - This works best with overnight oats, though I have used steel cut with success! See the FAQs below.

Milk - Choose a milk that you tolerate and enjoy the taste of, as it will obviously impart some flavor to the recipe.

Peanut butter - I prefer a smooth salted variety. If you choose unsalted, add in a dash or two of sea salt to bring out all the flavors. Chunky PB will obviously add texture, so be aware! My kids aren't fans of chunky.

Maple syrup - This sweetens the mix! I've used a chopped date with success as well, though the pieces don't 'blend' in as nicely.

Vanilla and cinnamon - These provide yummy, sugar-free flavor! I particularly like the two combined with peanut butter.

Recipe steps

Begin by mixing the milk and peanut butter until the PB is well combined. Use a whisk or fork here for best results.

Stir in the remaining ingredients and let it chill in the fridge overnight.

Spoonful of peanut butter being mixed into a measuring cup full of milk.

Milk, oats, and cinnamon being stirred together.

FAQs

Can you cook the oats in the morning?

Sure, but that kind of defeats the purpose! Cold overnight oats are amazing, and I have yet to meet someone who didn't like them. If you're looking to soak your oats for digestive reasons, give this Soaked Oatmeal recipe a peek!

Can I use steel cut oats? Quick oats?

I actually love steel cut overnight oats! They do make it quite chewy, however, so it's not a taste for all. Quick oats will also work, though they tend to be a bit mushier, so they're not my favorite.

Can I omit the yogurt?

Yes, it will work without it. I like to add it for extra protein, but it's not necessary.

What's the best milk to use to make overnight oats?

Whatever you enjoy! Everyone is different and has different tolerances, so it's hard to say. My family uses whole milk, Coconut Milk, or Rice Milk.

Topping ideas

There are myriad additions that could be employed here, but a few that I would recommend are:

Chocolate chips
Sliced bananas (try sauteing them in butter first for a special treat!)
Blueberries or other fresh fruit
Other seeds or nuts (or even a few chopped peanuts!)
Grated coconut
Goji berries

Spoonful of oatmeal with an orange in the background.

More overnight oatmeal recipes

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Blueberry Overnight Oats

No Sugar Added Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats

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5 from 3 votes

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

This delicious breakfast tastes like peanut butter cookie dough! It's also naturally high in protein, making it a great way to start a busy day.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Servings: 1 serving

Author: Lauren Goslin

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup milk of your choice
▢ 1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter
▢ 1 heaping tablespoon Greek yogurt
▢ ½ cup oats
▢ 2 teaspoons maple syrup
▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
▢ dash sea salt omit if using salted peanut butter

Instructions

Whisk the milk and peanut butter in a bowl until well combined and emulsified.
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate for 1-8 hours.
Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on using unsweetened almond milk.

WW Points: 11

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 42.7gProtein: 12.8gFat: 13.1gFiber: 5.9gSugar: 11.3g

If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!

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