Save A creamy nutritious breakfast featuring layers of oats juicy fruit and rich peanut butter all prepared the night before for a quick and healthy start.
I first started making overnight oats jars during busy work weeks. They quickly became a breakfast staple loved for convenience and endless flavor options.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 1 cup for the creamy base
- Milk (dairy or plant-based): 1 cup to soak the oats
- Plain yogurt (optional): 1/2 cup for added creaminess
- Chia seeds: 2 teaspoons for texture and nutrition
- Honey or maple syrup: 2 teaspoons for natural sweetness
- Fresh strawberries (sliced): 1/2 cup
- Banana (sliced): 1/2 cup
- Blueberries (or mixed berries): 1/4 cup
- Natural peanut butter: 2 tablespoons
- Granola (optional): 2 tablespoons for crunch
- Chopped nuts (optional): 1 tablespoon
- Extra fruit (for garnish): as desired
Instructions
- Mix Base:
- Combine oats milk yogurt chia seeds and honey or maple syrup in a medium bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- Layer First Half:
- Divide half of the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
- Add Fruit and Peanut Butter:
- Add a layer of strawberries and bananas and spoon a tablespoon of peanut butter into each jar.
- Layer Second Half:
- Top each jar with the remaining oat mixture.
- Fruit Top:
- Add blueberries or mixed berries to each jar as the final fruit layer.
- Chill Overnight:
- Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve:
- Gently stir if desired and top with granola extra fruit or chopped nuts before serving.
Save My kids love customizing their jars with extra berries and crunchy toppings. Our favorite mornings begin with everyone grabbing their chilled creations from the fridge.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl spoon or spatula jars or airtight containers and measuring cups and spoons are needed for easy prep and layering.
Allergen Information
Contains peanuts from the peanut butter and may contain tree nuts if toppings are used. Dairy is present in regular milk and yogurt.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 370 calories 13 g fat 48 g carbohydrates and 12 g protein for a wholesome start.
Save Make these oats the night before for a breakfast that is ready to enjoy chilled and delicious. Perfect for meal prep or a grab-and-go morning.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use plant-based milk for soaking oats?
Yes, using plant-based milk like almond or oat milk works great and keeps the dish dairy-free.
- → How long should the oats soak overnight?
Allow the oats to chill and soak for at least 6 hours to fully absorb liquid and soften.
- → Can I substitute peanut butter with other nut butters?
Absolutely, almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter can be used for alternate flavors.
- → Is it necessary to add yogurt in the oats mixture?
Yogurt adds creaminess but is optional; you can use just milk if preferred.
- → What toppings work best with this dish?
Granola, chopped nuts, and extra fresh fruits enhance texture and taste as toppings.
- → Can seasonal fruits be used instead of berries and bananas?
Yes, feel free to swap in any fresh fruits you like for variety and seasonality.