Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats

Last Updated on January 8, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats is a delicious breakfast that is inspired by the classic PB&J sandwich. This overnight oats recipe is made with a creamy peanut butter overnight oatmeal base & topped with fresh chia jam, providing you with tons of a fiber, protein, and nutrition. Simply prepare in advanced for a wholesome meal-prep friendly breakfast!

This PB&J Overnight Oats recipe taste like the classic sandwich. Best of all it is easy to prepare and is downright delicious!

This PB&J Overnight Oats recipe is full of creamy peanut butter and topped with fresh chia jam. It’s a hearty, filling, and a great way to enjoy the classic sandwich…for breakfast! Plus, it’s an easy, no-cook, and delicious spin on the childhood favorite that will be a hit with everyone.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Overnight oats take no time to make, just 5 minutes.
• This breakfast is loaded with creamy peanut butter & topped with fresh chia jam, making it taste like a the classic PB&J sandwich.
• It’s a vegan overnight oats recipe.
• Plus, it’s a gluten-free overnight oats recipe.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats Ingredients

• Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for overnight oats, because they absorb the liquid the best. However, if you only have quick oats on hand, you can use them too!
• Organic Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter adds that deliciously rich, creamy, and nutty flavor we all love in a PB&J. Of course, this can be swapped with any nut or seed butter.
• Organic Maple Syrup: Just a little to sweeten the oats. You can also sub the maple syrup for coconut sugar.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a good source of protein and help with absorbing the liquid.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!
• Organic Chia Jam: I suggest using my homemade chia jam, but you can use store bought jam if you want as well.
• Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk will work. I personally used organic unseewetend almond milk in this recipe.

How to Make Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are probably the easiest and quickest breakfast to make. Thus, they’re the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the go. All it takes is few easy steps to prepare this Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats.

• Make the peanut butter milk. In a medium bowl, add the non-dairy milk, maple syrup, creamy peanut butter, chia seeds, and ground flax seeds. Mix well until you achieve creamy peanut butter milk.
• Add the oats. Stir in rolled oats.
• Refrigerate. Transfer to a glass jar or container and place in fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
• Enjoy. Once ready to serve feel free to add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips for Making this Overnight Oats Recipe Perfectly

Overnight oats are easy to make, but be sure to follow these tips to ensure a breakfast treat.

• Use organic gluten-free rolled oats for a chewy texture or quick oats for a softer texture.
• Be sure to mix together the wet ingredients, before adding in the dry ingredients.
• For preparation, mix this recipe in large bowl, because it’s easier to stir.

Overnight Oats Toppings

The toppings is what take this overnight oats recipe to the next level. I personally topped mine with some of the homemade raspberry chia jam, fresh raspberries, peanuts, and a drizzle of creamy peanut butter. Nevertheless, you can top your peanut butter oatmeal bowl with any combination that you wish!

• Fresh Organic Berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
• Organic Chia Jam
• Organic Banana Slices
• Organic Nut Butter: creamy peanut butter, almond butter, pecan butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter, etc.
• Chopped Organic Nuts or Seeds: peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.
• Organic Hemp Seeds or Organic Chia Seeds
• Organic Coconut Flakes or Organic Shredded Coconut

No matter what you top your peanut butter and jelly oatmeal with, it will be a classic!

Overnight Oats Substitutions

• If you don’t have ground flax seeds, you can double the amount of chia seeds, or completely omit.
• Add creamy peanut butter, chunky peanut butter, or your favorite nut or seed butter.
• With the chia jam, use your favorite fresh or frozen berries!

Overnight Oats FAQ’s

Are Overnight Oats Healthy?

Overnight oats are a wonderful breakfast option! They’re loaded with fiber and give you lasting energy throughout the morning. The addition of the creamy peanut butter, chia seeds, and ground flax seeds in this recipe also provide some extra protein, nutrients, and essential minerals for you.

How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?

Typically, overnight oats last for 4-5 days in the fridge, however they’re best to be enjoyed within a couple of days, since the oats will become softer in texture.

Do You Eat Overnight Oats Hot or Cold?

However you want! Overnight oats are typically enjoyed cold. However, if you’re not a fan of cold breakfasts, then just pop them into the microwave or add them to the stove to heat them up, after they soak overnight.

More Overnight Oats Recipes:

• Raspberry SunButter Overnight Oats
• Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats
• Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats
• Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
• Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
• Pecan Pie Overnight Oats
• Apple Pie Overnight Oats
• Peanut Butter & Banana Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats 

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