When I was growing up, my mother made breakfast for my siblings and I each morning before school. I was only allowed to have cold cereal on the weekends or in the summer. We had a certain breakfast on each day of the week. The breakfasts included pancakes, French toast, and oatmeal. I loved having a hot meal in the morning and I was grateful that my mom did this for me. When I had kids, I made a goal to make breakfast for them before school each day. Initially, I made the same things that I grew up with. But, over time, we all discovered that our favorite breakfast was oatmeal. I love that it is really easy to make, is healthy, and can be made with so many flavor combinations. I love that overnight oats make the morning prep even easier. The texture of overnight oats is soft, yet hearty! Overnight oats for the win!
One bonus is that the overnight oats travel really well. I rarely can eat much in hotel breakfasts, so I bring my own breakfast with me. Overnight oats are my go-to for sure!
How to Make PB&J Overnight Oats
Equipment Needed:
2-cup glass container or Pint canning jar with lids
Chef Knife and Cutting board (if using fresh strawberries)
Instructions:
Using a glass mixing bowl, add the strawberries and mash with a fork or potato masher. If using frozen, melt the strawberries in the microwave or over the stovetop and place in the bowl.
Add the remainder of the ingredients except the roasted peanuts and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 2-cup glass container or pint canning jar. Add more milk if needed to just cover the oats.
Cover with a lid and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the milk will be absorbed and the oats will be a lovely consistency. Reheat if desired. Serve with more fresh berries and roasted peanuts, if desired.
Keeps for 3 days in the fridge.
PB&J Overnight Oats
Description
Oatmeal for breakfast is so comforting! Plus they are gluten-free and Vegan. These simple overnight oats are perfect for busy mornings. With simple, yet timeless flavors, these overnight oats are sure to please the inner child in all of us.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Using a glass mixing bowl, add the strawberries and mash with a fork or potato masher. If using frozen, melt the strawberries in the microwave or over the stovetop and place in the bowl.
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Add the remainder of the ingredients except the roasted peanuts and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 2-cup glass container or pint canning jar. Add more milk if needed to just cover the oats.
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Cover with a lid and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the milk will be absorbed and the oats will be a lovely consistency. Reheat if desired. Serve with more fresh berries and roasted peanuts, if desired.
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Keeps in the fridge for 3 days.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 589.44kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30.21g47%
- Saturated Fat 4.58g23%
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 1052.45mg44%
- Potassium 624.86mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 62.82g21%
- Dietary Fiber 15.96g64%
- Sugars 8.38g
- Protein 20.3g41%
- Vitamin C 42.57 mg
- Calcium 453.5 mg
- Iron 4.79 mg
- Vitamin E 3.46 mg
- Vitamin K 3.21 mcg
- Thiamin 0.53 mg
- Riboflavin 0.21 mg
- Niacin 6.51 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.27 mg
- Folate 76.41 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1.19 mg
- Phosphorus 525.74 mg
- Magnesium 216.28 mg
- Zinc 4.01 mg
- Selenium 27.74 mcg
- Copper 0.61 mg
- Manganese 3.49 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to substitute other berries such as raspberries or blueberries.
To make it nut-free, use Sunflower seed butter or Pumpkin seed butter.
