Creamy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats: 5-Minute Easy Recipe
These creamy peanut butter overnight oats are a quick, no-cook breakfast that takes just 5 minutes to prepare. With a perfect ratio of oats, chia seeds, and peanut butter, they deliver a thick, pudding-like texture that keeps you full until lunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus 6 hours refrigeration)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice (whole milk, almond milk, or oat milk)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 banana, sliced (optional topping)
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional topping)
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional topping)
- Extra drizzle of peanut butter (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, and salt. Stir with a whisk to evenly distribute the chia seeds.
- Add the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined. The mixture will be thin.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the peanut butter for 15-20 seconds until loose. Add 1-2 tablespoons warm water and whisk until smooth and drizzle-able.
- Spoon the oat mixture evenly into 4 mason jars or airtight containers, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Drizzle the thinned peanut butter over the top of each jar. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it into the oats, leaving ribbons of peanut butter.
- Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve cold or at room temperature. Stir well before eating. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Top with sliced banana, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or extra peanut butter as desired.
Notes
The mixture will look thin initially but thickens overnight as chia seeds hydrate. For best texture, use old-fashioned oats and room temperature ingredients. Peanut butter should be thinned with warm water before swirling to avoid clumps. Oats keep in the fridge for up to 5 days; do not freeze. Toppings should be added fresh for best presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 16
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