High-Protein Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter and protein oats prep overnight for an easy morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - ¾ cup unsweetened milk of choice
03 - ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
06 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
07 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of fine sea salt
09 - 1-2 tablespoons water or extra milk as needed

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
11 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 2-3 tablespoons diced banana, berries, or apple
13 - 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts

→ Toppings

15 - 1 tablespoon peanut butter or reconstituted powdered peanut butter
16 - Fresh fruit such as banana slices, strawberries, or blueberries
17 - Dollop of Greek yogurt
18 - Toasted nuts or seeds such as peanuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds
19 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
20 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Select a clean jar or container with a tight-fitting lid having 12-14 ounce capacity.
02 - Add rolled oats to the jar and stir in chia seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, and protein powder if using. Add a pinch of salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup until smooth. Add water or extra milk if the mixture is too thick.
04 - Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and dry ingredients. Stir very thoroughly, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
05 - If the mixture is very thick, add a splash more milk and stir again until desired consistency is reached.
06 - Stir in sturdy fruits or chocolate chips now if using. Reserve delicate fruit for just before serving.
07 - Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for 8-12 hours.
08 - In the morning, stir well and check the consistency. Add more milk if desired to reach preferred texture.
09 - Top with a spoonful of peanut butter, fresh fruit, yogurt, nuts or seeds, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
10 - Enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and add fresh fruit just before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It gives you a legitimately filling breakfast that doesn't leave you starving by ten in the morning.
  • You make it the night before and wake up to something that actually tastes indulgent.
  • It packs serious protein without feeling like you're choking down a workout shake.
  • You can tweak it a hundred different ways and it still works every single time.
02 -
  • Whisk the peanut butter mixture really well before adding it to the oats or you'll end up with clumps of protein powder and peanut butter that never fully blend in.
  • Don't skip the overnight soak, four hours is the bare minimum but eight to twelve hours is when the texture becomes creamy and perfect.
  • If you add fresh fruit the night before, it can get mushy and watery, so save delicate stuff like berries for the morning.
  • Chia seeds will thicken everything up fast, so if you use them, start with less milk and add more in the morning if needed.
03 -
  • Use a jar with a wide mouth so you can actually stir everything without making a mess or leaving dry oats stuck at the bottom.
  • Warm it up in the microwave for thirty seconds if you want a cozy, porridge-like breakfast instead of cold oats.
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt on top right before you eat makes the peanut butter flavor pop in the best way.
  • If your protein powder tends to clump, mix it with the dry oats first before adding any liquid.
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