Creamy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Why This Is THE PB Overnight Oat Recipe for Me

Can I be real for a minute? I’ve made overnight oats before. I followed a recipe from Pinterest and I was not impressed. I didn’t like the texture or the flavor. But I decided to give them another try, this time with my own recipe and let me tell you, this version is creamy peanut butter heaven. You don’t even realize you’re eating oats!

• Naturally sweetened. Mashed banana adds sweetness without the need for lots of maple syrup or honey.
• Creamy and satisfying. Peanut butter and chia seeds create a rich, thick texture that keeps you full.
• Everything that makes overnight oats awesome. Although I made a few tweaks, this still has the convenience of the traditional overnight oats recipe.

What You’ll Need

You’re just 6 ingredients away from a jar of creamy peanut butter overnight oats. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

• Oats – You’ll need old-fashioned rolled oats; quick oats will be too mushy.
• Chia seeds – The first time I ate overnight oats, I felt like they didn’t have much substance to them. Chia seeds change this, making them creamier and heartier.
• Peanut butter – Look for natural peanut butter. I like to use creamy but you can use chunky if you’d like.
• Cinnamon – For a little bit of cozy warmth.
• Almond milk – If you don’t have almond milk you could use regular milk, coconut milk, cashew milk or even water if you want.
• Banana – To sweeten and add a little extra satisfaction. Make sure your banana is ripe.

How to Make Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Not only are these overnight oats a great breakfast option, you can whip them up in less than 5 minutes and then just pop them in the fridge! So easy.

• Combine the ingredients. Add the banana, oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, peanut butter, and almond milk to a jar and stir well.
• Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Serve. Stir and enjoy with your favorite toppings. (You can heat the oats in the microwave in 30-second increments if you want them warm.)

Recipe Variations

Here are a few ideas for switching up this peanut butter overnight oats recipe:

• Make it sweeter. Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter breakfast.
• Use another nut butter. Swap peanut butter for almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
• Add some decadence. Stir in mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate. Cacao nibs are awesome too and they don’t add any sugar!
• Boost the protein. Add a scoop of protein powder or hemp seeds for extra protein.

My Favorite Toppings

These peanut butter overnight oats are great on their own. But what’s life without a little extra? Here are some of my go-to toppings:

• Sliced bananas
• Berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• Nuts and seeds (sliced raw almonds, pecans, pepitas, hemp seeds)
• Jelly or jam
• Honey
• Chocolate chips

Storage

These peanut butter overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, so feel free to scale up the recipe for meal prep!

More Recipes With Oats

• Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal
• Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
• Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
• Whole Wheat Oatmeal Waffles with Strawberry Compote