Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
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4.4
Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
Description
This recipe starts by combining rolled oats with almond milk and peanut butter, which adds richness and a subtle nutty flavor. Chia seeds absorb liquid overnight, helping the mixture thicken to a creamy consistency. Vanilla protein powder can be added for extra protein but can be substituted with Greek yogurt or omitted entirely. The inclusion of sea salt rounds out the flavors.
Chia jam, a homemade or store-bought fruit preserve made with chia seeds for natural thickening, is layered or stirred into the oats to provide a fruity contrast reminiscent of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The mixture is covered and refrigerated for several hours or overnight, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
This make-ahead breakfast can be stored and eaten over a few days. Serving suggestions include layered jars with additional peanut butter drizzled on top. Substitutions in nut butter and jams are possible to accommodate preferences or allergies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1 vanilla protein powder scoop
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter plus more for layering
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup chia jam (or store-bought jam)
Instructions
- Make jam: Make a batch of chia jam, if using.
- Combine ingredients: In the meantime, put oats, almond milk, peanut butter, chia seeds, protein powder (is using) and sea salt in a bowl and gently stir them together until the protein powder has dissolved. It's okay if the peanut butter is a little clumpy.
- Let set: Cover the bowl and put it in the fridge for 3-4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve: Once the overnight oats have set up (and absorbed most of the almond milk) you’re ready to serve them. You can simply separate the overnight oats into two containers and use the jam as a topping or create layers with it.
- Layer: To make the layered version simply place 1/2 Tablespoon of peanut butter in the bottom of a jar. Add 1/4 of the overnight oats on top, then 2 Tablespoons of jam and then cover with another 1/4 of the overnight oats. Use remaining ingredients to make a second layered jar. Drizzle more peanut butter on top, if desired and serve.
- Store: Overnight oats will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge in a sealed airtight container.
Notes
- If not using protein powder, substitute with a couple tablespoons of Greek yogurt or omit completely.
- Homemade chia jam is unsweetened and ideal, but store-bought jam is a suitable alternative.
- Use any nut or seed butter in place of peanut butter for allergies or preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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