The Ultimate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

I am a self-proclaimed peanut butter fiend. Not only do I love peanut butter for its flavor and saltiness, but I love knowing that it’s packed full of protein and healthy fats! This means it can be a good option for vegetarians or those following a plant-based diet to incorporate into their diet in moderation as well. Just to be clear, I’m talking about the natural kind of peanut butter here, because let me tell you, not all peanut butter is made equal.

For example, 1 tablespoon, or 15g, of Kraft Creamy Peanut Butter has 90 calories, 8g of fat (1.5g of saturated fat), 60mg of sodium, 4g of carbohydrates, and 3g of protein. The ingredients list consists of select roasted peanuts, soybean oil, corn maltodextrin, sugar, hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed and rapeseed oil), salt, mono- and diglycerides. (1004l)

Meanwhile, the same amount of Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter, which topped Healthline’s 6 healthiest peanut butters, has 90 calories, 8g of fat (1g to saturated, 2.5g to polyunsaturated, and 4g to monounsaturated), 0mg of sodium, 2.5g of carbohydrates, and 4g of protein. Their ingredients list? Peanuts. 

Okay, lot’s of numbers and information, I know. All I’m trying to explain here is that it’s SO important to read the labels at the grocery store and understand what exactly it is you’re putting in your body! Rant over.

Now, let’s get back to the goods. Peanut butter is a great way to add extra protein into your diet, but if you’re like me, you don’t want to just be eating spoonfuls of the stuff. Ahem, correction I DO want to eat spoonfuls of it but it’s not great for portion control. This brings me to my favorite on-the-go breakfast that is packed with protein — Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats! This recipe is so easy and makes for a perfect breakfast or snack for someone who doesn’t have a ton of time in their day. If you’ve never tried overnight oats, let me tell you, they’re a lifesaver. This snack keeps me full for hours and gives me all of the healthy fats and carbohydrates that my body craves throughout the day. Give it a try, I promise you’ll love it!

PBJ Protein Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

1⁄2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1⁄2 cup old-fashioned rolled gluten-free oats
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon peanut butter powder*
1⁄2 banana, sliced

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or bowl. Refrigerate overnight. Yep, it’s that easy!

*I’ve found PB2 at stores like Whole Foods, Sprouts, Costco and Trader Joes has their own too. Theres always AMAZON (obvs)

Note: Overnight oats can be eaten cold or warmed up in the microwave, but you do not need to cook them. We’ve included gluten-free oats for allergy-friendly and anti-inflammatory measures but use any kind you have SO long as they’re old-fashioned, which is necessary.