Strawberry PB&J Overnight Oats (Printer-Friendly)

Layered oats with strawberry jam, peanut butter, and crunchy peanuts for a protein-packed, creamy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ PB&J Layer

06 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
07 - 2 tablespoons strawberry jam

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
09 - 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and honey. Stir well to combine.
02 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars or containers.
03 - Top each layer with 1 tablespoon peanut butter and 1 tablespoon strawberry jam.
04 - Layer the remaining oat mixture on top of the peanut butter and jam.
05 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours.
06 - In the morning, stir gently and top with fresh strawberries and chopped peanuts before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely hands-off once you've assembled it, giving you back precious morning minutes to actually sit down and eat.
  • The combination of creamy peanut butter, bright jam, and crunchy nuts hits every texture and flavor note your brain craves at breakfast time.
02 -
  • Don't skip the layering—it keeps the jam and peanut butter from sinking into the bottom oats and creating a overly sweet puddle at the base.
  • If your overnight oats seem too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk and stir; you want creamy and spoonable, not cake-like.
03 -
  • Make a double batch on Sunday and you'll have breakfast handled for most of the week without any morning scrambling.
  • Stir gently when you eat it—the chia seeds will have thickened everything, creating a custard-like texture that's secretly luxurious for something you made in 10 minutes.
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