By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 14, 2021
Start your mornings right with these yummy PBJ overnight oats! Loaded with protein and fiber, these will set you up to face the day!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats Recipe
Making a healthy breakfast just got easy with this delicious overnight oats recipe.
Peanut butter and jelly are topped with oats and chia seeds before being topped with a serving of fresh berries and nuts. These PBJ overnights are one tasty way to start the day.
Be sure to try my breakfast muffins too!
Why you’ll love this Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe:
- Make Ahead: When you are running short on time in the mornings these overnight oats are a lifesaver! Make up a few jars on a Sunday and enjoy them throughout the week.
- Healthy: High in protein and fiber this breakfast will keep you feeling full til lunch.
- Quick and Easy : It takes no more than 5 minutes to make this breakfast.
How to Make Overnight Oats
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- Place the peanut butter and preserves into a glass.
- Top with oats and chia seeds and pour in the milk.
- Stir the milk, oats, and seeds together.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- Add toppings to serve.
What are the best oats to use?
Old-fashioned rolled oats are best to use in this PBJ overnight oats recipe. They get nice and soft but still hold their texture.
You can use quick oats in a pinch, but their texture can be quite soggy. Steel-cut oats are best avoided as they remain quite tough even after soaking.
Can you use plant-based milks?
Yes! You can use any milk you like for these oats. Almond, oat, soy, and coconut will all work well in this recipe.
I like to use 2% dairy, but you can use whole milk (3.5%) for an even creamier texture.
How long do they last?
Overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make up a batch on Sunday night and then enjoy them for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
The longer you leave them, the creamier and softer the oats will get.
Tips!
- You can mix the oats, chia seeds, and milk separately, allow to sit for 5 minutes, and then pour the mixture over the peanut butter and preserves. I do it all in a single container for ease and fewer dishes.
- The recipe below is for one jar, you can easily half the recipe, share it, or enjoy half the next day as it’s pretty filling!
These PBJ overnight oats are such a delicious way to start your mornings. I love that you have a yummy breakfast in the fridge waiting for you!
More Breakfast Recipes we Love
- Beef Breakfast Scramble
- Breakfast Sliders
- Gluten-free Pancakes
- Cereal Milk Breakfast Smoothie
- Breakfast Pizza
- Breakfast Cookies
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter 34 grams
- ▢ 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves 43 grams
- ▢ ½ cup rolled oats 50 grams
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chia seeds 15 grams
- ▢ ¾ cup whole milk 170 grams
- ▢ ⅓ cup nuts about 50 grams, for topping (see note)
- ▢ ½ cup fresh berries about 75 grams, for topping
Instructions
- Add a layer of peanut butter and a layer of preserves to the bottom of your containers. Spread the layers evenly and fully across the container’s bottom. 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- Top with rolled oats and chia seeds. Pour in milk and gently stir the oats, chia seeds, and milk together above the peanut butter and preserves (see note). ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ¾ cup whole milk
- Cover with a wax or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Allow to sit over overnight or at least 2 hours.
- When ready to eat, top with nuts and fresh berries. Mix together and enjoy! ⅓ cup nuts, ½ cup fresh berries
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Becky’s Tips
- Nuts: I used a mix of 1 tablespoon peanuts + 1 tablespoon cashews + 1 tablespoon pecans + 1 tablespoon almonds.
- Note: Alternatively, you can mix the oats, chia seeds, and milk separately, allow to sit for 5 minutes, and then pour the mixture over the peanut butter and preserves. I do it all in a single container for ease and fewer dishes.
- The recipe below is for one jar, you can easily half the recipe, share it, or enjoy half the next day as it’s pretty filling!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
PBJ Overnight Oats Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter 34 grams
- 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves 43 grams
- ½ cup rolled oats 50 grams
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds 15 grams
- ¾ cup whole milk 170 grams
- ⅓ cup nuts about 50 grams, for topping (see note)
- ½ cup fresh berries about 75 grams, for topping
Instructions
- Add a layer of peanut butter and a layer of preserves to the bottom of your containers. Spread the layers evenly and fully across the container’s bottom. 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
- Top with rolled oats and chia seeds. Pour in milk and gently stir the oats, chia seeds, and milk together above the peanut butter and preserves (see note). ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ¾ cup whole milk
- Cover with a wax or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Allow to sit over overnight or at least 2 hours.
- When ready to eat, top with nuts and fresh berries. Mix together and enjoy! ⅓ cup nuts, ½ cup fresh berries
Notes
- Nuts: I used a mix of 1 tablespoon peanuts + 1 tablespoon cashews + 1 tablespoon pecans + 1 tablespoon almonds.
- Note: Alternatively, you can mix the oats, chia seeds, and milk separately, allow to sit for 5 minutes, and then pour the mixture over the peanut butter and preserves. I do it all in a single container for ease and fewer dishes.
- The recipe below is for one jar, you can easily half the recipe, share it, or enjoy half the next day as it’s pretty filling!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
