Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

Make-ahead Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats takes just minutes to put together and provides a super nutritious and quick breakfast. Store in the fridge for days.

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Benefits of Overnight Oats

1. Super Tasty: With a balance of sweet, salty, and texture, our variety of overnight oat recipes will make the whole family happy. This version–Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats–is one of my favorites. It’s like a dessert in a jar.
2. Make-Ahead: Similar to our 7 Smoothie Freezer Packs, you can whip up several of these on the weekend and have breakfast ready to go for the week. They just take minutes to put together.
3. No Cooking Involved: The oats soften in the liquid as it sits in the refrigerator, which means no cooking is needed. Powerball Cookies are another popular no-cook recipe on our site.
4. Super Healthy: Breakfast doesn’t get much healthier than this! Just check out all the benefits of oats alone, according to Harvard School of Public Health. The combo of fresh or frozen fruit, whole grains, and other nutritious add-ins provides fiber, protein, antioxidants, and valuable minerals.
5. Eat On the Go: Whether you have just a few minutes before you leave for the day or need to eat breakfast in the car or at your desk, this breakfast-in-a-jar fits the bill! Eat these overnight oats cold or warm. (Read on for tips for serving.) Check out more Healthy On-the-Go Snacks.

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Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for this particular version of overnight oatmeal:

Ingredient Notes:

• Oats – Rolled oats (or old-fashioned) work best for this recipe. However, if you only have quick oats, you can use them. They won’t take as long in the fridge and they will be a mushier texture than rolled. You can also use steel-cut oats, but they will take longer to soften and you may need to add more liquid.
• Peanut butter – I use all-natural peanut butter with no added sugars or oils. If you want to avoid peanuts, replace this with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunbutter.
• Peanuts – We love the little crunch from the peanuts in here, but you can replace them with any chopped or sliced nut like almonds, pistachios, or walnuts.
• Jelly – Look for an all-natural jam that’s just fruit, sugar, and pectin to avoid weird additives. I love strawberry jam, but feel free to experiment with other flavors.
• Milk – Feel free to use any plain milk you want for this recipe. I’ve tested with 2% milk and almond milk and both work well.
• Strawberries – If you have leftover strawberries, use them to make our Strawberry Shortcake Trifle!

Exact Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk (your choice), plus more for serving
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 – 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh chopped strawberries (chopped is easier to eat than sliced)
• 1 tablespoon all-natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon all-natural strawberry jam
• 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
• 1–2 teaspoons chia seeds

How to Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

In just 4 simple steps, you can throw together your overnight oats and be ready for the week. Here’s the basic method:

1 – Build the Base: In a 12- to 16-ounce Mason jar, pour in your favorite (unsweetened) milk. Add old-fashioned or rolled oats and your all-natural sweetener of choice (pure maple syrup or honey).

2 – Add Fruit: Strawberries are the starring fruit in this version, which adds more sweetness, flavor, and nutrition.

3 – Add Toppings: Pour in the remaining add-ins. For this recipe, it’s peanut butter, chia seeds, strawberry jam, and chopped peanuts.

4 – Shake and Refrigerate: Seal and shake. Set in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

Do I Eat Overnight Oats Warm or Cold?

We hear this question a lot. The best way to serve overnight oats is…whatever you like best! Eating them cold or warm works.

Serve Overnight Oats Cold: Shake the jar. Stir in a little extra milk if it’s too thick and more sweetener if you’d like. Grab a spoon and eat your oats cold. This is the perfect solution for those mornings when you’re on the run!

Serve Overnight Oats Warm: This is our preferred way to serve overnight oats. Shake the jar and then remove the lid. Warm the oats in the microwave for about 45 seconds. Stir. Add more milk or sweetener as needed. Warm up even more, if desired.

More Overnight Oats Recipes

We are obsessed with overnight oats! Prep a few of these overnight oats ahead of time and enjoy healthy, hearty breakfasts throughout the week.

• Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
• Peach Overnight Oats
• Blueberry Overnight Oats
• Almond Joy Overnight Oats
• Raspberry Overnight Oats