breakfast
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Five minutes tonight buys you four mornings of grab-and-go breakfast. Tastes like dessert, eats like a proper meal.
Macros per serving
Calories
445
Protein
35g
Carbs
45g
Fat
14g
Fiber
8g
Per serving
Ingredients
- Rolled oats2 cups (180g)
- Vanilla protein powder4 scoops (120g)
- Milk (any kind)3 cups (720ml)
- Peanut butter4 tbsp (64g)
- Chia seeds2 tbsp
- Banana, sliced1 large
Method
- 1
Grab 4 jars or containers with lids. Split the oats, chia and protein powder between them.
- 2
Add milk to each and stir until there are no dry pockets of powder at the bottom.
- 3
Swirl 1 tbsp peanut butter into each jar, top with banana slices, lid on, fridge.
- 4
In the morning: grab one and eat it cold. That's it - no pan, no cleanup.
Common questions
›How long do overnight oats keep in the fridge?
Four to five days in a sealed jar, which is exactly why they're a meal-prep staple - make five on Sunday and breakfast is solved until Friday. Stir before eating and add a splash of milk if they've thickened.
›Can I warm overnight oats up?
Yes - 60-90 seconds in the microwave with a splash of milk. They're designed to be eaten cold, but warm peanut-butter oats in winter is a legitimate life upgrade.
›Are overnight oats actually good for weight management?
They're high in fiber and protein, which keeps you full through the morning meeting marathon - the opposite of a pastry. Watch the toppings, though: honey and granola add up faster than the oats do.
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