No-Cook PB&J Overnight Oats Everyone Will Love

If you grew up loving peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, you’re going to fall head over heels for these PB&J Overnight Oats! This easy make-ahead breakfast captures all the nostalgic flavors of the classic lunchbox favorite while packing in fiber, protein, and wholesome ingredients to help fuel your morning. Creamy oats, rich peanut butter, and a naturally sweet chia seed strawberry jam come together for a delicious breakfast that tastes like a treat.

One of the best things about overnight oats is how simple they are to prep ahead of time. Just mix everything together the night before, pop it in the fridge, and wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast waiting for you. These PB&J Overnight Oats are perfect for busy mornings, meal prepping, or anyone trying to make healthier breakfast choices without spending extra time cooking.

The homemade chia seed jam adds a fresh, fruity flavor and can easily be customized with your favorite berries. Whether you use strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or mixed berries, this recipe is flexible, filling, and family-friendly. It’s an easy no-cook breakfast that both kids and adults will love!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups preferred milk (dairy or any non-dairy equivalent)
• 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (unsalted)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 2/3 cup rolled oats

Chia Strawberry Jam:

• 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries (fresh preferred)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (more as desired)

Directions

1. In a mixing glass or bowl, combine milk, peanut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk to blend. Alternatively, blend until smooth.
2. Use 1 cup or larger jars or sealable containers. To each container, add 1/3 cup rolled oats.
3. Distribute the liquid evenly between containers. Stir well. Set aside to begin absorbing
4. Make the jam: Blend strawberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup until a smooth puree forms. This can be done in a regular blend or with an immersion blend in a tall-sided bowl or mixing glass.
5. Add in the chia seed and blend until well combined. Set aside for 10 minutes to begin gelling.
6. Give the oat mixture another stir and spoon strawberry jam on top.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Store for up to 4 days.
8. When ready to eat, stir in the jam so that it swirls through the oats.
9. Enjoy!

Notes:

• Adjust the maple syrup to your preferred sweetness and use any kind of milk for a vegan (or not) breakfast on the go.
• Swap strawberries with an equivalent amount of raspberries or blueberries for other flavor options.
• Alternatively, top the oats with your preferred strawberry jam.

Serving Suggestions

• Top with fresh sliced strawberries or bananas for extra flavor and texture.
• Add a drizzle of peanut butter before serving for even more creamy goodness.
• Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, granola, or mini chocolate chips for a fun crunch.
• Serve chilled straight from the fridge or warm slightly in the microwave if preferred.
• Pair with a smoothie or hard-boiled eggs for an extra filling breakfast.

Print the Recipe:

PB&J Overnight Oats

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

An easy overnight oats variation with protein from peanut butter and a no-cook chia seed strawberry jam.

Capture the classic flavor of peanut butter and jam in a fiber-filled
oatmeal that’s perfect for meal prep. Easy to make, no-cook, and you can swap
the strawberries for your preferred berry in the chia seed jam. Adjust the
maple syrup to your preferred sweetness and use any kind of milk for a vegan (or
not) breakfast on the go.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups/350ml preferred milk (dairy or any non-dairy equivalent)
• 3 tbsp/45ml creamy peanut butter (unsalted)
• 1 tbsp/15ml maple syrup
• 1 tsp/5ml vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 2/3 cup/60g rolled oats
• Chia Strawberry Jam:
• 1 ½ cups/200g sliced strawberries (fresh preferred)
• 2 tbsp/24g chia seeds
• 1 tbsp/15ml maple syrup (more as desired)

Instructions

In a mixing glass or bowl, combine milk,
peanut butter, 1 tbsp/15ml maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk to
blend. Alternatively, mix in a blender until smooth.

Use 1 cup/240ml or larger jars or sealable
containers. To each container, add 1/3 cup/30g rolled oats.

Distribute the liquid evenly between
containers. Stir well. Set aside to begin absorbing

Make the jam:

Blend strawberries with 1 tbsp/15ml maple
syrup until a smooth puree forms. This can be done in a regular blend or with
an immersion blending in a tall-sided bowl or mixing glass.

Add in the chia seed and blend until well
combined. Set aside for 10 minutes to begin gelling.

Give the oat mixture another stir and spoon
strawberry jam on top.

Cover and set in the fridge for at least 8
hours or overnight. Store for up to 4 days.

When ready to eat, stir in the jam so that
is swirls through the oats.

Serve with cut fruit, chopped peanuts, or
an extra dollop of peanut butter.

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