Creamy Protein-Packed Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter
A quick and easy overnight oats recipe packed with protein and creamy peanut butter, perfect for a healthy and satisfying breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6-8 hours (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or plant-based, e.g., unsweetened almond milk)
- ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (plain, full fat or low fat)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (smooth, no-sugar-added)
- 1 scoop (around 25g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (90g) rolled oats with 1 tablespoon chia seeds.
- Pour in 1 cup (240ml) milk and ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt. Stir gently to blend.
- Add 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter and 1 scoop (around 25g) vanilla protein powder. Use a whisk or spoon to break up any lumps until smooth.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into 2 to 3 airtight jars or containers and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- In the morning, stir the oats well. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or extra peanut butter if desired.
Notes
Mix protein powder with milk first to avoid clumps. Do not overfill jars to allow stirring in the morning. Add toppings like fresh fruit or nuts just before serving for texture contrast. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 jar or conta
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 812
- Sodium: 150200
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 23
- Carbohydrates: 3540
- Fiber: 810
- Protein: 2530
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