PB&J Overnight Oats
These PB&J Overnight Oats are full of creamy peanut butter and your favorite jam! They are perfect to make ahead for busy mornings, and a great way to enjoy the classic combo for breakfast!
We all love a PB&J!
These PB&J Overnight Oats taste just like the classic sandwich, and are made with only 4 ingredients in the base recipe, then topped with peanut butter and your favorite flavor of jam! I love to make a big batch of these on Sunday and have them as a filling and nourishing breakfast throughout the week. My kids LOVE them, and never complain when I pull out these overnights oats for breakfast.
Homemade Chia Jam
You can definitely take the easy route and just use store-bought jam (I do this often!), but when you take the time to make your own chia seed jam, it is SO worth it! This way, you can know exactly what is going into your jam, as well as how much sugar (if any) you want to put in it. You can use pretty much any fruit you want for this, but I find berries to be the easiest fruits to work with for this type of jam.
You really only need 3 main ingredients for chia seed jam: berries, chia seeds, and water. I like to also add in a tiny bit of maple syrup for sweetness, but that is optional. You just combine the ingredients in a pot over medium heat and let the blueberries cook a bit. Once they start breaking down, you can either blend or leave it a bit chunky. Then just put it in a jar and you are set!
side note: if you are using raspberries, you don’t have to add water or even heat it. The raspberries mash up so well that you can just mash and mix with chia seeds!
If you don’t have the time to make your own chia jam, one of my favorite brands is St. Dalfour. They are refined sugar-free, and made with only real fruit! All of their flavors have been a hit in our house!
Ingredients for Overnight Oats
- Gluten-Free Oats – I like to use the thick old-fashioned kind for overnight oats because they hold their texture better when being soaked overnight
- Chia Seeds – these add tons of nutrients, healthy fats, protein, and fiber! We use these in the oats and the jam!
- Plant-Based Milk – Soy milk is my favorite because it adds a bit more protein
- Maple Syrup – My favorite natural sweetener!
- Blueberries (or any berry you want!) – use your favorite for the jam
Other Overnight Oats Flavor Combinations
If you are looking for other flavor combinations for your overnight oats, I’ve got you covered!
Pistachio & Fig Overnight Oats
How to add more protein to overnight oats!
In this recipe, there is protein in the peanut butter, chia seeds, and soy milk. But if you are trying to add additional protein to your oats in the morning, then the easiest way to do that is to mix in some protein powder. Make sure you use a protein powder where you really like the flavor and texture, because it is noticeable. But it will still be delicious if you use a good protein powder. For this recipe, I would recommend using vanilla, but you can also get creative with other overnight oats recipes!
I have a very comprehensive post on my favorite protein powders to help you out!
You can also add in a high-protein greek yogurt to the mix if you are not dairy-free!
PB&J Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free thick oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
Blueberry Chia Jam
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add the oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, and milk to a jar. Tightly close the lid and give it a good shake to evenly combine. Put it in the fridge and let it soak and thicken up for at least 3 hours, preferable overnight.
- To make the jam: Combine the blueberries, water, and maple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover and let it come to a simmer. Once simmering, stir and mash with a spoon and let it cook for another 5 minutes. Then remove from the heat and stir in the chia seeds. Transfer the jam to a jar and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- To assemble the oatmeal: Remove the oats jar from the fridge and top with 2 tbsp peanut butter and 2 tbsp of the jam. Enjoy!
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