Overnight Oats Fruit Peanut (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with fruit and peanut butter for an easy, wholesome breakfast prepared the night before.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - ½ cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based, optional)
04 - 2 teaspoons chia seeds
05 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

→ Fruit Layer

06 - ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - ½ cup banana, sliced
08 - ¼ cup blueberries or mixed berries

→ Peanut Butter

09 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

→ Toppings (Optional)

10 - 2 tablespoons granola
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts
12 - Extra fruit for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix rolled oats, milk, yogurt if using, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup until evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
03 - Layer sliced strawberries and bananas atop the oat mixture, then add a spoonful of peanut butter in each jar.
04 - Spoon the remaining oat mixture over the fruit and peanut butter layers.
05 - Sprinkle blueberries or other berries on top as the last fruit layer.
06 - Cover jars with lids and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
07 - In the morning, gently stir the oats and add granola, extra fruit, or chopped nuts as desired before serving chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple to prepare ahead so mornings are easier
  • Customizable with favorite fruits and nut butters
02 -
  • Use plant-based milk and yogurt for a dairy-free option
  • Check labels on oats if sensitive to gluten or nuts
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or splash of vanilla for extra flavor
  • Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to change it up
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