Peanut Butter Overnight Oats -TwoRaspberries

Why you will love this recipe

Flavor: This smooth, delicious, creamy combination of peanut butter, oats and almond milk make a perfect overnight peanut butter oats recipe.

Quick & Easy: This Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe has six simple ingredients and it only takes five minutes to prepare, (plus resting time which is hands off).

Meal Prep: Preparation is extremely easy and you can double or triple the recipe size, making additional overnight oats for meal prepped breakfast on the go when you need it!

No cooking: Overnight oats don’t require any cooking at all, simply combine the ingredients to make these fast easy overnight oats in a bowl, whisk up and let it sit and do its magic.

Ingredients

For quantities and instruction of how to make these vegan peanut butter overnight oats be sure to check out the recipe card below.

Non-Dairy Milk: I like almond milk for this recipe. I always use SILK brand or homemade almond milk.

Peanut Butter: The flavor and adds a creamy texture.

Pure Maple Syrup: Provides sweetness with out using artificial sweeteners.

Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor.

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Be sure to use rolled oats, not quick cooking oats. I like Bob's Red Mill Organic Gluten Free oats, they are nice and thick.

Chia Seeds: This adds extra nutrition but also help the creamy texture.

Variations

Peanut Butter: Feel free to use a different nut butter instead such as cashew or almond butter. You can also use sunflower seed butter to make this recipe nut-free.
Gluten-Free: If you’d like a gluten-free overnight oats, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats to avoid the risk of cross-contamination.
Vegan: Use any plant milk you like (plant milk will keep these overnight oats vegan), almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk or coconut milk, each will change the flavor slightly but it will still taste great.
Protein: You can put more protein in if you’d like it to be a high protein overnight peanut butter oats breakfast. Add your favorite protein powder by adding a ½ to a whole scoop to the mixture with the oats and stir it in, you may need a small amount of extra plant milk.

How to make these Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Milk, peanut butter, vanilla and maple syrup added to a glass bowl with a whisk.

Step 1: In a bowl whisk together the milk, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla.

Milk, peanut butter, vanilla and maple syrup added to a glass bowl with a whisk and mixed well.

All whisked together.

Oats and chia seeds added to the wet mixture.

Step 2: Stir in the old fashioned rolled oats and chia seeds.

the peanut butter oat mixture all whisked up.

All whisked up! Add toppings of choice and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 3-4 hours.

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with yogurt, peanut butter and chocolate chips on top.

Expert Tips

Old fashioned oats: Quick oats or instant oats do not work for this overnight oats recipe because they cook up too fast and the oatmeal will become mushy.
Breakfast on the go: For an easy grab and go breakfast, store in a mason jar for up to 2-3 days in the fridge. You can then add the toppings right before leaving the house and you’ll have breakfast at work or wherever you’re off to.
Consistency: The ratio of oats to milk in this recipe works great, but if you prefer yours to be thick add a little less milk or if you like it runnier add a little more milk either mixed in or right before eating.
Just before serving toppings: If topping with fruits the ones that will deteriorate it’s best to add right before eating, if topping is any nuts it’s fine to add in advance.
Double the recipe: Easily double or triple this overnight oats recipe for an easy meal prep.
Storing: Storage of these overnight oats in the fridge in a sealed container or jar for up to 3 days.
In a hurry: It’s best to soak overnight, but if your in a hurry 2-3 hours of soaking is fine the oats will have soaked up some of the liquid.

Recipe FAQs

Why don't you cook overnight oats?

Overnight oats are a no-cook way of making oats. In place of the microwave or stovetop you soak the raw oats with plant based milk overnight allowing the oats to soften by absorbing the liquid.

How long do you soak overnight oats for?

Generally 6-12 hours (but at least 4 minimum) in the fridge or overnight, the amount of time the ingredients soak affects the taste and texture of the oats.

Why put chia seeds in overnight oats?

Adding chia seeds will increase the nutrition in this overnight peanut butter oats, chia seeds add a protein boost, fiber and have omega-3 fatty acids.

How long can overnight oats sit in the fridge?

Overnight oats can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container. However, note that the oats will get softer the longer they sit in the refrigerator.

Is oatmeal and peanut butter good protein?

Peanut butter and oatmeal combination is a form of protein, it actually is considered a complete protein source for your body.