Meal prep breakfast doesn’t get better than these Peanut Butter Overnight Oats! They’re satisfying and delicious, they include just 5 ingredients and the recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Spoon buried in jar of peanut butter overnight oats

I can never get enough peanut butter. I eat it daily in some form, and it doesn’t matter to me if it’s in a savory recipe like my Thai pasta, or a sweet recipe like my flourless peanut butter cookies.

Of course it’s wonderful spread on toast or waffles, and one day I stirred it into my blueberry overnight oats and had an a-ha moment.

That led me to create these Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, and it turned into one of my favorite breakfasts.

Peanut butter makes these creamy oats so much more satisfying with the addition of healthy fat and protein, and they couldn’t be easier to make.

The fun part is choosing how to top them off. Bananas, blueberries, chocolate chips….there are so many tasty options. 🙂

Jar of peanut butter banana overnight oats

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Peanut butter overnight oats are creamy, delicious and satisfying.
  • Recipe includes 5 simple ingredients and it can be customized a number of ways.
  • Prep time is 10 minutes or less, with no cooking time whatsoever!
  • They’re the perfect meal prep breakfast as they keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipe ingredients

There are just a few simple ingredients needed for this peanut butter overnight oats recipe, and they can be customized so many ways as outlined in the notes below. 

Peanut butter overnight oats ingredients

Ingredient notes

  • Old fashioned rolled oats.  Rolled oats add a nice, hearty texture, and I don’t recommend substituting them with quick oats. See my overnight steel cut oats recipe if you prefer to use steel cut oats.
  • Peanut butter. Sub the peanut butter with your favorite nut butter or sun butter.
  • Chia seeds.  Chia seeds help thicken overnight oats, but if you don’t have any on hand, you may omit them and reduce the quantity of milk by 1/2 cup.
  • Unsweetened almond milk. Sub with your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk.
  • Maple syrup. Sub with your favorite sweetener. 
  • Optional ingredients: Banana and chocolate chips are optional ingredients, and can be omitted with your favorite toppings or add-ins.

How to make this recipe

These peanut butter banana overnight oats couldn’t be easier to make!  It takes about 5 minutes to prep, and there is no cook time whatsoever. 

The oats soften overnight, giving them a delicious, creamy texture.

Pro tip: The oats thicken substantially, so add more milk as needed for a creamier texture.

How to make peanut butter overnight oats
  1. Optional: Mash banana in a large bowl to add to the overnight oats. Full disclosure, the banana will discolor over time but will not go bad mixed in with the oats. You can omit altogether or just top with sliced banana.
  2. Place the oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, maple syrup and mashed banana (if using) in a large bowl and stir to combine. 
  3. Add the almond milk and stir well to combine.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
Peanut butter banana overnight oats in a mixing bowl

FAQs

Are oats with peanut butter healthy?

Overnight oats with peanut butter are a healthy breakfast option when eaten in moderation as they are not a low carb food.

They’re packed with whole grain rolled oats and chia seeds, which are a good source of fiber, and peanut butter adds healthy fat and a protein boost to make them even more satisfying.

Discuss with your doctor to find out if this recipe is right for you based on any dietary concerns.

Are chia seeds necessary for overnight oats?

Chia seeds add a boost of fiber and nutrition to these peanut butter overnight oats, and they help them thicken as well.

They’re not necessary, however. If you don’t have chia seeds on hand, omit them entirely and decrease the amount of milk by 1/2 cup.

Recipe notes

  • Pro tip: The oats thicken substantially, so add more milk as needed for a creamier texture.
  • Overnight oats may be eaten cold or warm.  Warm for about 40 seconds in the microwave, then add optional toppings if desired.
  • Chia seeds help thicken overnight oats, but if you don’t have any on hand, you may omit them and reduce the quantity of milk by 1/2 cup.
  • Customize peanut butter overnight oats with your favorite toppings such as chocolate chips or your favorite fruit.
  • Store peanut butter overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Peanut butter overnight oats with banana in a jar

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Spoon buried in jar of peanut butter overnight oats

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are creamy, satisfying and come together in just 10 minutes! They're gluten-free, vegan and make an easy meal prep breakfast!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds see notes
  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk sub with your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or sub with your favorite nut butter or sun butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Optional: add one mashed banana to oats or top with sliced banana and chocolate chips sub with your favorite fruit or toppings

Instructions 

  • Place the oats, chia seeds, almond milk, peanut butter and maple syrup in a large bowl and stir well to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
    2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Stir well in the morning and add additional milk as needed. Serve with sliced banana, chocolate chips or your favorite toppings and enjoy!
    Optional: add one mashed banana to oats or top with sliced banana and chocolate chips

Notes

  • Pro tip: The oats thicken substantially, so add more milk as needed for a creamier texture.
  • Chia seeds help thicken overnight oats, but if you don’t have any on hand, you may omit them and reduce the quantity of milk by 1/2 cup.
  • Overnight oats may be eaten cold or warm.  Warm for about 40 seconds in the microwave, then add optional toppings if desired.
  • Customize peanut butter overnight oats with your favorite toppings such as chocolate chips or your favorite fruit.
  • Store peanut butter overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 185mg, Potassium: 197mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

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**This recipe was originally published in January 2018. Step by step photos have been added and the text has been modified to include more recipe information.

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