Creamy Overnight Peanut Butter Oats in a Jar
No-cook, creamy overnight oats with rich peanut butter flavor, perfect for busy mornings. Just mix, refrigerate, and enjoy a grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons (32g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
- Pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- Optional toppings: sliced banana, dark chocolate chips, extra peanut butter, chopped nuts, cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup milk until smooth.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Mix well.
- Add 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and a pinch of salt. Stir until oats are fully coated.
- Pour mixture into a mason jar or container with a lid. Seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight (8 hours is ideal).
- In the morning, stir well. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.
- Add desired toppings and enjoy cold, or microwave for 45-60 seconds for warm oats.
Notes
For best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut. Mixing peanut butter with milk first prevents clumps. Chia seeds are key for creaminess. Oats keep in fridge for up to 4 days; add toppings fresh. To warm, microwave jar (lid off) for 45-60 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 14
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