Easy Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
The best PB and J overnight oats recipe that is incredibly creamy, sweet, and delicious. This recipe is packed with chia seeds, maple syrup, almond milk, and other plant based ingredients. You will love this easy, no bake breakfast!
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
Good morning everyone! Today I am sharing a simple and delicious vegan PB and J overnight oats recipe. While I am someone who typically prefers hot oatmeal, I do make an exception for overnight oats because they are incredibly convenient and tasty.
One huge benefit of making overnight oats instead of microwave or baked oats is that you don’t have to do any cooking in the morning. You can prep your oats the night before so that they are ready to enjoy the following morning.
This is a huge time saver on busy days because it takes all the guesswork out of making breakfast. Overnight oats is the perfect breakfast option to choose when you have a packed schedule. Plus, you can easily pack your oats in a container to take with you on the go if necessary.
Now, I don’t think overnight oatmeal will ever fully replace baked or microwave oatmeal for me. Rather, overnight oatmeal is simply another equally delicious alternative. With that being said, let’s dive into a few key details about overnight oatmeal. We will also go over the list of ingredients you will need to make this healthy, vegan, peanut butter and jelly overnight oats recipe a smashing success.
Overnight Oats Ratio Of Oats To Liquid
I wanted to briefly discuss a bit about the ratio of oats to almond milk in this recipe. Really any overnight oatmeal recipe starts with a base of oats and nut milk. It is really important to get this ratio correct so that the oatmeal turns out nice and creamy without being too thick or thin. I personally find that about 1/2 cup of oats and 1 tsp of chia seeds requires 1/2 cup almond milk to be thick and creamy.
This is the ratio that I use and recommend, but if you want your oats less thick, you can always add even more almond milk. Now that we have went over the ratios a little bit, let’s go ahead and get into the ingredients list for this recipe.
PB and J Overnight Oats Ingredients
- Quick Oats – The first ingredient you will need for this recipe is, of course, quick oats. If you want this recipe to be gluten free, use your favorite gluten free oats.
- Frozen Blueberries – The next ingredient you will need for this recipe is frozen blueberries. You will want to heat them for about 25 to 30 seconds in the microwave, then drain off any excess liquid before adding them to your overnight oats. I really like frozen wild blueberries because they have a ton of antioxidants, but you can easily sub another fruit of choice if you prefer.
- Chia Seeds – The chia seeds are another key ingredient that adds nutrients to this recipe. They are great at absorbing liquid and they also act as a binding agent.
- Cinnamon – The cinnamon adds a little bit of spice to this oatmeal recipe. I love including cinnamon in my oatmeal bowls, and this recipe is no exception.
- Nut Milk – The nut milk is another important ingredient you will need for this recipe. It is the main source of liquid which helps this recipe turn out super creamy. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but you can use whichever nut milk you like best.
- Pure Maple Syrup – The pure maple syrup is another key ingredient which adds sweetness to the base of these PBJ overnight oats. Some people like their oatmeal sweeter than others, so you can add more pure maple syrup to taste as desired when you serve your oatmeal in the morning.
- Creamy Peanut Butter – The final ingredient you will need for this recipe is the creamy peanut butter. I personally like natural creamy peanut butter because it is extra drizzly. This ingredient will be used as a topping for your oatmeal.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries (heated and drained)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup nut milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter (for topping)
- 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nut milk, and pure maple syrup.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Transfer your mixture to an airtight container such as a mason jar, and screw the lid on tightly.
- Pop your oats in the fridge overnight to set.
- When you're ready to eat your oats in the morning, top them with the creamy peanut butter, more blueberries, and additional pure maple syrup to taste.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
I hope you guys enjoy this simple and delicious PB and J overnight oatmeal. It truly is the perfect recipe to meal prep. If you are always in a rush in the morning like me, you will definitely want to try this recipe out! As per usual, I will be back with another blog post very soon, so stay tuned.
-Alyssa 🙂
