High-Protein Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Print version)

Creamy peanut butter oats packed with protein for a nourishing 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 as needed

→ 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 such as peanuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds
19 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
20 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# Directions:

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 and 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 if using. Reserve delicate fruit for serving time
07 - Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for 8 to 12 hours
08 - In the morning, stir well and check consistency. Add more milk if desired for preferred texture
09 - Top with peanut butter, fresh fruit, yogurt, nuts or seeds, and 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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It delivers serious protein without any cooking, blending, or cleanup in the morning.
  • The creamy peanut butter flavor feels indulgent but fuels you through hours of work or training.
  • You can make it in the same jar you eat from, which means one less dish and zero excuses.
02 -
  • Protein powder can turn the oats gummy if you add too much or use a brand that thickens aggressively, so start with half a scoop and work your way up.
  • If you skip the yogurt to save calories, the texture will be thinner and less creamy, so add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds to compensate.
03 -
  • Use a fork to whisk the peanut butter mixture if you dont have a whisk; it breaks up the peanut butter faster and more completely.
  • Make three or four jars on Sunday night so you have breakfast ready for the week, and label them with masking tape if you try different flavors.
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