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Creamy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats – Easy 5-Minute Breakfast


  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 5 minutes plus 6-12 hours refrigeration
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

These creamy peanut butter overnight oats are a game-changer: thick, rich, and packed with peanut butter flavor in every bite. Ready in just 5 minutes the night before, they make for a perfect grab-and-go breakfast.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (any kind)
  • 2 tablespoons (32g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Optional toppings: sliced banana, extra peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup milk and 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk again to combine.
  3. In a mason jar or airtight container, combine 1 cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Stir to distribute chia seeds evenly.
  4. Pour the peanut butter milk mixture over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to scrape every last drop.
  5. Stir thoroughly until all oats are submerged and chia seeds are evenly distributed. The mixture will look thin.
  6. Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (8-12 hours).
  7. The next morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk (1-2 tablespoons). Add desired toppings and enjoy.

Notes

For best texture, use rolled oats (not quick or steel-cut). Whisk peanut butter into milk first to avoid clumps. If using unsweetened almond milk, add an extra teaspoon of maple syrup. Oats keep in the fridge for up to 5 days; add a splash of milk on later days to loosen. Do not freeze.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1.5 cup
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 200
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 52
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 14

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