Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with 5 Simple Ingredients Recipe
This Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe is a simple, nutritious, and delicious make-ahead breakfast made with just five main ingredients. Creamy almond milk soaks gluten-free rolled oats overnight with chia seeds, natural peanut butter, and a touch of maple syrup, creating a ready-to-eat, hearty meal. Easily customizable with various toppings like fresh fruit, flaxseed, or granola, this recipe is perfect for a quick and wholesome start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or substitute with other dairy-free milks such as coconut, soy, or hemp)
- 3/4 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp natural salted peanut butter or almond butter (creamy or crunchy; or substitute with other nut or seed butters)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or substitute with coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, or stevia to taste)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats (rolled oats preferred over steel cut or quick cooking oats)
Optional Toppings
- Sliced banana, strawberries, or raspberries
- Flaxseed meal or additional chia seeds
- Granola
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mason jar or small bowl with a lid, add the almond milk, chia seeds, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Stir gently with a spoon to combine; the peanut butter does not need to be fully mixed in, allowing delightful swirls to form overnight.
- Add Oats and Mix: Stir in the gluten-free rolled oats a few times to incorporate. Press down with a spoon to ensure all the oats are moistened and submerged in the almond milk mixture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Securely cover the jar or bowl with a lid or seal and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquids and soften.
- Serve and Garnish: The next morning, open the jar and enjoy the oats cold or optionally heat them for 45-60 seconds in the microwave (leave space for expansion to avoid overflow). Alternatively, transfer to a saucepan and warm over medium heat. Add extra liquid if needed. Top with your choice of sliced fruit, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, or granola as desired.
- Storage Tips: Store leftover overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, best consumed within 12-24 hours for optimal freshness. Not recommended to freeze.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with other dairy-free milks like coconut, soy, or hemp milk based on preference.
- Natural salted peanut butter adds flavor and creaminess; other nut or seed butters can be used.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats for best texture and gluten sensitivity.
- Sweeteners can be adjusted or substituted with coconut sugar, organic brown sugar, or stevia.
- Overnight oats can be enjoyed cold or warmed up as per preference.
- Leave room in the container if microwaving to prevent spillage.
- Overnight oats are best eaten fresh within 1-2 days but keep well up to 3 days refrigerated.