Peanut butter and jelly aren't just for sandwiches anymore. Thanks to these oats you can get your favorite jelly in a protein-packed breakfast and it'll be waiting for you when you wake up.
Peanut butter jelly overnight oats is a wonderful flavorful combination that even the kids will love. Use your favorite peanut butter (or PB2 Powder) and your favorite jam or jelly to create a nostalgic breakfast.
We really love these peanut butter and jelly overnight oats, with the savory peanut butter and swirls of berry jam we get all our favorite flavors in every bite.
These PB and J oats really shouldn't be much of a surprise considering our growing collection of peanut butter and jelly flavored recipes like Peanut Butter Jelly Mason Jar Ice Cream, Air Fried Peanut Butter, and Jelly Sandwich, and Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins, just to name a few.
Why This Recipe Works
- Your favorite flavors in every bite. You can use any jam or jelly in this recipe from grape jelly to strawberry jam, or even preserves. Customize your oats to your tastes and you know it's going to taste incredible.
- Perfect for kids and adults. Everyone can enjoy the nostalgic and comforting taste of a good PB&J. Now you can get that same great taste in a bowl of your favorite oatmeal.
- Healthy and affordable. This recipe is actually very healthy, especially when compared to other breakfast favorites like sugary cereal. Made for less than $1 per serving, this recipe is a great way to eat healthily and remain on budget.
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🥘 Ingredients
Old fashioned oats- This is the base of the recipe. These oats will soak up liquid overnight to soften without the need to cook them.
Milk- Use dairy milk or nondairy milk based on what your preferences are.
Greek yogurt- Adding greek yogurt will make the oatmeal thicker, creamier, and a bit healthier too.
Vanilla extract- This is a great flavor enhancer.
Maple syrup- Use maple syrup as a natural sweetener.
Chia seeds- This is optional, but adding chia seeds will help to get your oatmeal some more nutritional benefits.
Salt- A natural flavor enhancer.
Peanut butter- You will need some creamy peanut butter for added protein and flavor.
Jelly- You can use your favorite jams or jellies in this recipe, but I like to use strawberry preserves because they're easier to spread which means they're easier to incorporate into the oatmeal too.
For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
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- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Whisk
- Storage containers
🔪 Instructions
Check out how to make peanut butter jelly overnight oats with these simple step-by-step instructions:
Whisk together the milk, yogurt, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup in a bowl until blended.
Stir in the chia seeds, if using.
Stir in peanut butter and jelly
Stir in the oats and mix until combined.
Pour the oat mixture into a sealed container and place into the fridge to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
In the morning, add more milk (or creamer) to adjust the oat mixture to your liking (or eat it thick).
If desired top with more peanut butter and jelly.
🧾 Substitutions
Oats. I have had great success using old fashioned oats and steel cut oats as well as quick cook steel cut oats (the kind that are chopped into smaller pieces). The difference in texture is pretty minimal.
Milk. You can use whole milk, low fat milk, almond milk, coconut milk or any other milk of choice. Even water or coffee creamer can work well in a pinch. Unsweetened almond milk is our favorite.
Sweetener. Healthier sweetener options include honey and maple syrup but you can also choose to use agave or a low-carb liquid sugar substitute.
Yogurt. You can use any plain or flavored yogurt of choice. Our go-to is Greek Yogurt because it's healthier but regular yogurts can be used too. We really enjoy Honey flavored Greek yogurt (it's our favorite). You can also omit the yogurt and just add in another ¼ cup of milk.
🍴 Recipe Tips
Chia seeds are optional
Adding chia seeds is optional but can be a great way to get additional health benefits from your meal. They help to reduce your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Chia seeds will absorb some of the liquid in the oats, so in the morning they will be pretty thick. You can thin down your oats to your desired consistency by stirring in additional milk.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
Your overnight oats are good for 5 days in the fridge so if desired, you can meal prep for the week on Sunday and not have to worry about breakfast again until Saturday.
⏲️Make Ahead Instructions
You can eat your oats right after they've been mixed together, but the oats will be chewy. Letting them sit for at least 4 to 6 hours is ideal for a better texture and consistency as it will take several hours for the oats to absorb the liquid in the oats.
📖 Variations
If desired, you can heat your overnight oatmeal in a microwave safe bowl in the morning for about 1-2 minutes. While overnight oats are traditionally enjoyed chilled, they are just as tasty (if not more so) when warmed!
💭 FAQs
Yes, if desired you can warm up your overnight oats. while they taste great cold and are almost always served chilled, there's nothing stopping you from microwaving them for a minute or so until warmed through.
Yes, if you do not have any kinds of milk or creams available you can use water in a pinch. The flavor and creaminess may change a little bit, but the recipe will still turn out delicious.
They are cold like a bowl of cereal, have a little chewiness and creaminess in every bite, and taste like your sweeteners and flavorful add-ins.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Jelly Overnight Oats
Equipment
- Storage containers
Ingredients
- ¾ cups Old fashioned oats ($0.14)
- ¼ cup Milk ($0.05)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt ($0.46)
- 1-2 Tablespoons Maple syrup ($0.04)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract ($0.02)
- ½ teaspoon Chia seeds *optional ($0.02)
- 1 pinch Salt ($0.01)
- 1 Tablespoon Peanut butter or pb2 powder ($0.05)
- ½ Tablespoon Your favorite jam or jelly ($0.11)
Instructions
- Whisk together the milk, yogurt, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup in a bowl until blended.
- Stir in the chia seeds, if using.
- Stir in the oats and mix until combined.
- Stir in peanut butter and jelly
- Pour the oat mixture into a sealed container and place into the fridge to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, add more milk (or creamer) to adjust the oat mixture to your liking (or eat it thick).
- If desired top with more peanut butter and jelly.
Notes
Substitutions
- Oats. I have had great success using old fashioned oats and steel cut oats as well as quick cook steel cut oats (the kind that are chopped into smaller pieces). The difference in texture is pretty minimal.
- Milk. You can use whole milk, low fat milk, almond milk, coconut milk or any other milk of choice. Even water or coffee creamer can work well in a pinch. Unsweetened almond milk is our favorite.
- Sweetener. Healthier sweetener options include honey and maple syrup but you can also choose to use agave or a low-carb liquid sugar substitute.
- Yogurt. You can use any plain or flavored yogurt of choice. Our go-to is Greek Yogurt because it's healthier but regular yogurts can be used too. We really enjoy Honey flavored Greek yogurt (it's our favorite). You can also omit the yogurt and just add in another ¼ cup of milk.
Recipe Tips
- Adding chia seeds is optional but can be a great way to get additional health benefits from your meal. They help to reduce your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease.
- Chia seeds will absorb some of the liquid in the oats so in the morning they will be pretty thick. You can thin down your oats to your desired consistency by stirring in additional milk.
- Your overnight oats are good for 5 days in the fridge so if desired, you can meal prep for the week on Sunday and not have to worry about breakfast again until Saturday.
- You can eat your oats right after they've been mixed together but the oats will be chewy. Letting them sit for at least 4 to 6 hours is ideal for a better texture and consistency as it will take several hours for the oats to absorb the liquid in the oats.
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