These Peanut Butter Jelly Overnight Oats take everything you love about a classic PB&J and turn it into the easiest high protein breakfast you’ll ever make. Prep them in 5 minutes, refrigerate overnight, and breakfast is ready and waiting for you in the morning!
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These PB&J overnight oats are proof that meal prep breakfasts don’t have to be boring or take hours to make. With just 7 simple ingredients, you get a delicious, high protein breakfast you’ll genuinely look forward to every morning. Once you try it, I have a feeling it’s going to become a permanent part of your rotation.
If you’re looking for other easy meal prep recipes, try my Strawberry Banana Chia Pudding, my Protein McGriddle Muffins, or my Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites.
Recipe Highlights
- Nutritious start to the day. As a dietitian, I share a lot of overnight oats recipes because I find them to be one of the quickest and easiest ways to make sure I eat a nutritious breakfast. Some of my favorites are my Nutella Overnight Oats, my Cookie Dough Overnight Oats, and my Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats.
- Quick to prep. This recipe is prepped in less than 5 minutes, making it one of the easiest breakfasts you can add to your routine! They’ll stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days, so you can prep multiple servings at once.
- Nostalgic flavors. Delicious and inspired by the classic PB&J we all grew up on, but with a high protein upgrade!
- Perfect for on-the-go. You can eat them straight out of the fridge, making them perfect for meal prep if you need something you don’t have to re-heat.
Are overnight oats a healthy breakfast?
Although oats contain carbohydrates, they are known to support stable blood sugars because of their impressive fiber content. Especially when they’re served in a meal like this with lots of protein and fat, they can leave you feeling full and energized, not lethargic.
Key Ingredients And Swaps
- Protein powder: I use the Leanfit vanilla whey protein powder from Costco for most overnight oats – smooth and no grainy aftertaste.
- Peanut butter powder: Powdered peanut butter used in the base of the oats for more protein and less fat – you can swap for regular peanut butter but this will change the overall nutrition!
- Milk: For even more protein, feel free to use an ultra-filtered higher protein milk like Fairlife, or similar products. Or you can swap for any plant-based beverages if preferred.
- Jam: I love to use my chia jam for less sugar but feel free to use any jam you have on hand!
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and detailed recipe.
How To Make Peanut Butter Jelly Overnight Oats
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to your jar except the toppings. Stir, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2: Add the toppings right before eating and enjoy!
Miranda’s Tips
Top Tip From My Test Kitchen
- Use a good protein powder. When it comes to protein powder, go with something you enjoy the taste of and that has a smooth texture! I love using Leanfit vanilla whey.
- Use large flake oats. For the best texture, avoid instant and steel cut oats. Instant oats will get too mushy and steel cut oats won’t soften properly. Large flake oats, also known as rolled or old fashioned oats, soften perfectly overnight, making them my preferred option!
These PB&J overnight oats will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. Prep them in single serve jars or food containers without the toppings, and add everything on top right before eating.
You can make it plant-based by using any plant-based yogurt, a plant-based milk like soy or almond, and using a plant-based protein powder.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
Maple Matcha Overnight Oats
Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats
Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
Equipment
- glass jar or food container
Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base
- 1/2 cup large flake oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- 1 tbsp ground flax
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup milk, I use 2%
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Toppings:
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp jam or jelly of choice
- 1 tbsp crushed dry roasted peanuts, optional
- fresh berries, optional
Instructions
- To your jar or food container, add all ingredients for overnight oats except toppings. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours, or ideally overnight.
- Add toppings right before eating. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
