This recipe has become a favorite in our household! It’s incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in advance for the entire week. For a long time, we struggled to find a healthy breakfast option for our kids before school. Finally, I decided to give overnight oats a try, and they’ve been a game-changer!

Close up of chocolate peanut butter overnight oats with raspberries on top, in a small white bowl

I’ve never been a fan of oatmeal. The microwaved, mushy paste was something I could never stomach, no matter how much cinnamon, apple, or brown sugar was added for flavor. Despite my own dislike, I tried to convince my kids that it was a delicious breakfast treat. Unsurprisingly, they took after their mom (yours truly) and refused to eat instant oatmeal as well.

When overnight oats suddenly became trendy, I skeptically decided to experiment with ingredients, mixing and matching based on recipes I found online. Many of those recipes were overly sugary and lacked the protein I wanted in a breakfast. Eventually, I stumbled upon the perfect combination of ingredients that my kids and I both love! This creamy, cold, and slightly sweet oatmeal alternative has become a household staple.

To save time, I like to prep the dry ingredients in mason jars at the start of the week and store them in the cabinet. When I need them, I simply grab a jar, add the wet ingredients, and pop it into the refrigerator.

Rows of mason jars with overnight oats dry ingredients

My kids enjoy these just as they are, but in the morning, I like to add a bit of fruit—raspberries, sliced bananas, blueberries, or strawberries—for an extra touch.

Close up of chocolate peanut butter overnight oats in a small white bowl

You might already have many of these ingredients in your pantry! If not, here are a few of my favorites:

Equipment

1 pint size mason jar (or any type of glass container)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (I prefer Eniva brand Clean & Natural 100% Protein Isolate Powder, Grass Fed)
1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 pinch salt

Wet Ingredients

1 heaping Tbsp peanut butter
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (feel free to substitute with any milk, and add a tiny bit of vanilla)
1 drizzle maple syrup

Instructions

Start by adding the dry ingredients to your container.
Add the wet ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
Place the container in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
In the morning, give the oats a good stir to recombine the ingredients.
Optional: Top with your favorite fruit, such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or sliced bananas.
Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Time-saving tip: Prepare the dry ingredients in individual mason jars or other containers at the beginning of the week. Seal and store them in your pantry. When you’re ready, simply add the wet ingredients the night before you plan to enjoy the overnight oats!

Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. Sweet Homemade Life is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to products I organically use and trust. If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, your cost will be the same, but Sweet Homemade Life will automatically receive a small commission. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Chocolate Chip Protein Overnight Oats