Overnight Oats Two Ways
169 days ago
Skip to recipeSay goodbye to the morning drive-thru, carb-loaded granola bar or skipping breakfast all together. These overnight oats take five minutes or less to whip up, toss in the fridge and have ready to grab-and-go in the morning.
Because they’re so easy to make, we’re offering up Overnight Oats Two Ways. One is Peanut Butter and Jelly Oats, and the other is Banana and Almond Oats. These are great recipes for introducing yourself to this healthy breakfast option.
There is no cooking involved here. How overnight oats work is by mixing dry oats with flavorful liquid and allowing the oats to absorb it all overnight. The result is creamy and flavorful oats that are ready to eat.
For these recipes we recommend anywhere from eight- to 16-ounce Mason jars.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Oats
If you’re a PB&J fan, you will love this overnight oats version. The only real prep-work is to slice the strawberries, using a 4″ Gourmet Paring Knife.
After that only the peanuts are left to prep. Chop them up by rocking a 7-5/8″ Petite Chef over the top of them to cut to the desired size.
To make the overnight oats, mix together old fashioned oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, pure maple syrup, almond milk and salt. Split the mixture between two Mason jars and top each with fresh strawberry preserves, sliced strawberries and chopped peanuts.
Let them sit in the fridge overnight and then just grab-and-go in the morning.
Banana and Almond Oats
Here is another version of overnight oats using bananas and almonds. It is another simple recipe that only requires slicing up a banana, which is easily done with a 4″ Paring Knife.
Once the banana is cut, mix together the old fashioned oats, almond butter, chia seeds, pure maple syrup, almond milk and salt. Spoon the mixture into two Mason jars and layer on the sliced bananas and some sliced almonds.
Again let the oats sit overnight in the refrigerator and in the morning you have a ready-to-eat breakfast.
Benefit of Overnight Oats
These homemade Overnight Oats Two Ways are chock full of appetite-satisfying fiber, protein and healthy fats. They are also way more delicious than a packet of instant oatmeal. There are a million- in-one ways to change up your oats.
Feel free to add yogurt, protein powder, different fruits, nuts and seeds. These make a great breakfast, snack or even post-workout fuel.
Nutrition: (1 serving ) 311 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated) 25g carbohydrates, 102mg sodium, 5g fiber, 8g protein, 0mg cholesterol
Ingredients
Peanut Butter and Jelly Oats
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1-1/2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons low sugar strawberry preserves
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Banana and Almond Oats
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1-1/2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Directions
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For the Peanut Butter and Jelly Oats: In a medium bowl, mix together oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, pure maple syrup, almond milk and salt. Layer oat mixture, fruit preserves and fresh strawberries in 2 Mason jars. Top with additional fresh strawberries and chopped peanuts. Refrigerate overnight.
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For the Banana and Almond Oats: In a medium bowl, mix together oats, almond butter, chia seeds, pure maple syrup, almond milk and salt. Layer oat mixture, with sliced bananas in 2 Mason jars. Top with slivered almonds. Refrigerate overnight.