Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with peanut butter and strawberry jam, packed with protein for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 1 ounce)
06 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Jam Swirl

10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Toppings

14 - Sliced strawberries
15 - Extra peanut butter for drizzling
16 - Crushed peanuts

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries and maple syrup. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring and mashing the berries until they break down. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chia seeds. Allow to cool and thicken for 10 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers with lids.
04 - Spoon a generous layer of the cooled strawberry jam over the oats in each jar.
05 - Top with the remaining oat mixture, then finish with another swirl of strawberry jam on top.
06 - Cover containers with lids and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for optimal texture development.
07 - Before serving, add desired toppings such as sliced strawberries, a drizzle of peanut butter, or crushed peanuts.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The protein hits different when it's mixed into something smooth and creamy rather than chalky, making breakfast feel like an actual treat.
  • You get that peanut butter and jelly nostalgia without the bread regret, and the texture is somehow more luxurious.
  • It's genuinely ready to grab on your way out, but also pretty enough to eat at a table if you have five minutes to spare.
02 -
  • Cook your jam on the stovetop instead of raw—it changes the flavor profile entirely and prevents that jarring sweetness that comes from straight preserves.
  • The texture improves the longer it sits, so if you make these the night before you need them, they're even better, and they'll keep for three days in the fridge without getting weird.
03 -
  • Use frozen strawberries for jam because they're cheaper, they're already partially broken down from freezing, and you'll honestly get more flavorful results than using fresh berries in winter.
  • The peanut butter mixes better if you slightly warm it first, so you can swirl it into the layers rather than having it sit as a solid lump on top.
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