Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 460 calories per serving.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 hrs | Total: 8 hrs 10 min
Cost: $1.01 total, $1.01 per serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats (old‑fashioned rolled oats)
- 1/2 cup Milk (any preferred milk (dairy, almond, soy, oat))
- 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy, natural preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds (helps thicken the mixture)
- 1.5 teaspoons Maple Syrup (or honey; adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (a dash of pure vanilla)
Instructions
Add oats and milk
Place 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup milk into the jar or container.
Time: PT2M
Add remaining ingredients
Add 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1.5 tsp maple syrup (or honey), a pinch of salt, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
Time: PT2M
Stir thoroughly
Secure the lid and stir vigorously until the peanut butter, chia seeds, and sweetener are fully incorporated and the mixture looks uniform.
Time: PT2M
Refrigerate overnight
Close the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and the chia seeds to thicken the mixture.
Time: PT8H
Temperature: 4°C
Finish and serve
In the morning, give the oats a quick stir, add any desired toppings such as sliced banana, berries, chopped nuts, granola, or an extra drizzle of peanut butter or honey, and enjoy straight from the jar.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 8g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by using plant milk and maple syrup
Allergens: Peanuts, Dairy (if using dairy milk)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






