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You’re about to learn how to prep peanut butter and jelly overnight oats in 5 minutes and the best add-ins to make this epic breakfast even more nutritious.
PB&J Overnight Oatmeal
While my family is devoted to pancakes on weekends, busy mornings call for our favorite breakfast on the go: overnight oats! My new obsession? Peanut butter and jelly overnight oats.
The irresistible flavors of the classic sandwich, mixed with all the health benefits of oats, are perfection. I don't even have to say how much my kids love this breakfast. AND I make it in 5 minutes the night before. Amazing!
Ingredients
I make this recipe with old-fashioned oats, any milk, creamy peanut butter (for smooth overnight oats, but you can use crunchy for a different texture), and your favorite fruit preserve (my go-to is homemade strawberry & chia seed jam).
Using Steel Cut Oats
If you want to use quick-cooking steel-cut oats, you'll need to double the liquid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. In this post, I explain how to make overnight oatmeal with quick-cooking steel-cut oats. Traditional steel-cut oats do not soften enough overnight, so I don't recommend using them for this or any overnight oat recipe.
How to Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
Check out the steps to make epic peanut butter and jelly overnight oats:
- Fill each jar with oats, milk, peanut butter, and jelly. If you're including chia seeds, flax meal, or hemp hearts, you can add them now.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Enjoy this breakfast cold, or warm it up in the microwave. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Other Toppings & Mix-Ins
I love adding chia seeds, flax meal, or hemp hearts before refrigerating the jars for a boost of nutrition. Before serving, you can also add a dollop of Greek yogurt, berries or sliced banana, chopped nuts, honey, or more peanut butter.
More Overnight Oatmeal Recipes
Once you try this recipe, these chocolate peanut butter overnight oats are the breakfast to serve! For days when you need extra protein, cottage cheese overnight oats are super nutritious and delish. Another terrific recipe? Overnight oats with frozen fruit!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups milk, any
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon of jelly or jam
- Add-ins: chia seeds, flax meal, hemp hearts, and berries , for serving
Instructions
Fill the jars:
- Fill each jar with ½ cup old-fashioned oats, ¾ cup milk, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and 1 ½ teaspoons jelly. Stir to combine.
Refrigerate:
- Cover the jars with a lid and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Serve:
- Warm up for 30 seconds in the microwave or enjoy cold. Top with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey if desired.
Ben says
Nice! This is like childhood for breakfast, and I really loved it.
Beth says
This is such a fun way to start the morning. I loved being able to just open the fridge and serve these for breakfast today.
Janice says
PB&J is such a classic, and it works perfectly in these oats! It’s so nice to have a healthy breakfast ready to go in the morning. My kids actually asked for seconds!