High-Protein Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)

Creamy peanut butter oats with protein boost, ready overnight for grab-and-go breakfast

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - ¾ cup unsweetened milk of choice (dairy, soy, or pea milk)
03 - ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or high-protein non-dairy yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
06 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
07 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of fine sea salt
09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water or extra milk for consistency adjustment

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons diced banana, berries, or apple
13 - 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts

→ Toppings

15 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter or reconstituted powdered peanut butter
16 - Fresh fruit such as banana slices, strawberries, or blueberries
17 - Dollop of Greek yogurt
18 - Toasted nuts or seeds including peanuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds
19 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
20 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Select a clean jar or container with a tight-fitting lid with 12 to 14 fluid ounce capacity.
02 - Add rolled oats to the jar. Stir in chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, and protein powder if using. Add a pinch of salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup until smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or extra milk if the mixture is too thick.
04 - Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and dry ingredients. Stir very thoroughly, ensuring there are no dry pockets.
05 - If the mixture is very thick, add a splash more milk and stir again until desired consistency is reached.
06 - Stir in sturdy fruits or chocolate chips now if using. Reserve delicate fruit to add just before serving.
07 - Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight between 8 to 12 hours.
08 - In the morning, stir well and check the consistency. Add more milk if desired to reach preferred texture.
09 - Top with a spoonful of peanut butter, fresh fruit, yogurt, nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
10 - Enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl. Refrigerated leftovers keep for up to 2 days. Add fresh fruit just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers serious protein without a blender, a stove, or any morning effort beyond opening the fridge.
  • The peanut butter melts into the oats overnight, creating a flavor so rich you'll forget you're eating something virtuous.
  • You can make it in under ten minutes the night before, then grab it and go, even if you're running late.
02 -
  • If you skip the extra liquid check in the morning, you'll end up with oats so thick you'll need a chisel instead of a spoon.
  • Whisking the peanut butter with the milk before adding it to the oats is the only way to avoid stubborn clumps stuck to the bottom of the jar.
  • Protein powder can dry out the mixture more than you expect, so always add a bit more milk than the recipe suggests if you're using a full scoop.
03 -
  • Whisk the peanut butter into the milk before adding it to the oats to avoid clumps and ensure even flavor distribution.
  • Use a jar with a wide mouth so you can stir easily and eat directly from the container without making a mess.
  • Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top just before eating; it makes the peanut butter flavor pop in a way that feels almost gourmet.
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