High-Protein Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter oats with protein boost, perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts

# 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 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of fine sea salt
08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Select a clean jar or container with a tight-fitting lid that holds 12 to 14 fluid ounces.
02 - Add rolled oats to the jar. 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.
06 - Stir in sturdy fruits or chocolate chips if using. Reserve delicate fruit for serving.
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 the consistency. Add more milk if desired.
09 - Top with a spoonful of peanut butter, fresh fruit, yogurt, nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of 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; add fresh fruit just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get a genuinely satisfying breakfast with zero morning effort, just grab and go.
  • The protein keeps you full for hours without that mid-morning slump.
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a real meal.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what you have or crave that day.
02 -
  • Stir the oats really well before refrigerating or you will end up with clumps of protein powder at the bottom.
  • If the oats seem too thick in the morning, do not panic, just add milk and stir until you reach the texture you love.
  • Use a jar with a wide mouth so you can actually stir and eat without fighting the container.
03 -
  • Make two or three jars at once on Sunday night so you have breakfast ready for half the week.
  • Freeze a few banana slices the night before and add them in the morning for instant creaminess and natural sweetness.
  • Use a small whisk to mix the peanut butter mixture, it breaks up clumps way better than a spoon.
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