Trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast in the morning? This Peanut Butter and Berry Jam Overnight Oats makes a delicious on-the-go breakfast. Plus, it’s packed with protein and contains no added sugar!
I love the combination of peanut butter and berries
Ahh the good ol’ peanut butter and jelly days. I love PB&Js because they remind me of grade school field trips, picnics with friends, and camping with my family. This Peanut Butter and Berry Jam Overnight Oats is a play off of the classic PB&J.
However, instead of using a store-bought jam (typically packed with added sugars), this recipe makes a homemade chia berry jam, containing natural fruit sugars.
How do I make chia berry jam?
It’s super simple. Place 2 cups of any berries you like into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 2 minutes. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned berries. If you don’t have a microwave, you can also heat the berries in a small saucepan.
Then, add in your chia seeds. The chia seeds give the jam its gel-like consistency. They also provide great fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and key nutrients like calcium and phosphorus.
Then, let it sit for 2 hours or overnight and it will thicken up into a jam. Easy as that!
This chia seed jam is also great layered in yogurt parfaits or drizzled over yogurt bark.
Customize your overnight oats
Make this recipe your own by adding your favorite fruits, another kind of nut butter, or drizzling some honey on top if you need a little extra sweetness.
Great for meal prep
The great part about this recipe is you can prepare it the night before so you don’t even have to think about breakfast in the morning! You could even prepare it to eat later on in the day to replace your usual PB&J sandwich. This Peanut Butter and Berry Jam Overnight Oatmeal is sure to become your jam. What are you favorite make ahead breakfast recipes?
Peanut Butter and Berry Jam Overnight Oats
Trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast in the morning? This Peanut Butter and Berry Jam Overnight Oats makes a delicious on-the-go breakfast. Plus, it's packed with protein and contains no added sugar!
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Oats
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup milk of your choice, (almond milk, skim milk, soy milk, etc)
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
Chia Berry Jam
- 2 cups berries of your choice, (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Topping
- 2 tablespoons honey roasted peanuts, optional
- Peanut butter, optional
Instructions
- To make the peanut butter oats, combine oats, peanut butter, milk, and yogurt in a small bowl. Store in fridge for 2 hours or overnight. (This allows time for the oats to soak up the liquid and soften.)
- To make the berry jam, add berries into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes until fruit is softened and starts to release some of its juices. Alternatively, you can heat fruit in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- After heated, mash fruit with a fork until fruit is mostly broken down with some chunks left. Stir in chia seeds and let mixture set in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight. (This allows time for the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and gelatinize.)
- After letting the peanut butter oats mixture and chia jam set, spoon each mixture into a container or mason jar, alternating between the two to create layers. Top with honey roasted peanuts and any additional peanut butter, if desired.
Notes
You can store any extra oats in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge–making this a perfect recipe to meal prep throughout the week!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 378Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 68mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 13gProtein: 15g
This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
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Looks so delicious, perfect thing to start the day with!
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This recipe is delicious! I am always on the hunt for oatmeal recipes without added sugar; they can be difficult to come by! Thank you for the breakfast inspiration 😀
Of course! Enjoy! 🙂