Save Start your morning with a nostalgic flavor combination that fuels your body and delights your taste buds. These High-Protein Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats are a creamy, satisfying breakfast featuring rich peanut butter, vanilla protein, and a vibrant, homemade strawberry jam swirl. Perfect for meal prep, this dish is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat.
Save By layering the oats with a fresh chia-thickened strawberry jam, you create a breakfast that feels like a treat while providing essential nutrients. The combination of Greek yogurt and protein powder ensures a thick consistency and a significant protein boost, making it the perfect post-workout or workday fuel.
Ingredients
Oats Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30 g)
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Strawberry Jam Swirl
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Toppings (optional)
- Sliced strawberries
- Extra peanut butter drizzle
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the jam
- In a small saucepan, combine strawberries and maple syrup. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring and mashing the berries until they break down. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chia seeds. Let cool and thicken for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Mix the oats
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Step 3: Layer the jars
- Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars or containers.
- Step 4: Add the jam swirl
- Spoon a generous layer of the cooled strawberry jam over the oats in each jar.
- Step 5: Finish layering
- Top with the remaining oat mixture, then finish with another swirl of strawberry jam.
- Step 6: Chill
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours) for best texture.
- Step 7: Serve
- Before serving, add desired toppings such as sliced strawberries, a drizzle of peanut butter, or crushed peanuts.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To ensure the best results, let the strawberry jam cool completely before layering; this helps maintain distinct, beautiful layers in your jar. For the oats, a minimum of 6 hours in the refrigerator allows the chia seeds and oats to fully hydrate, resulting in a rich, pudding-like consistency that is satisfyingly thick.
Varianten und Anpassungen
For a vegan-friendly version, simply use a plant-based yogurt and protein powder, and ensure you use maple syrup instead of honey. If you want to vary the flavor, you can easily swap the strawberries for raspberries or blueberries to create a different fruit jam. For those with nut allergies, sunflower seed butter and oat milk are excellent substitutes for peanut butter and almond milk.
Serviervorschläge
Serve these oats straight from the jar for a convenient breakfast on the go. Enhance the experience by adding fresh sliced strawberries and a warm drizzle of peanut butter just before eating. A sprinkle of crushed peanuts can also provide a wonderful crunchy contrast to the creamy oats.
Save With 415 calories and 27g of protein per serving, these High-Protein Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats are a balanced way to kickstart your day. Enjoy the perfect harmony of nutty, sweet, and creamy textures in every spoonful.
Cooking Guide
- → How long do these overnight oats last in the refrigerator?
These layered oats stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored properly in sealed jars. The texture remains creamy and the jam swirl stays vibrant.
- → Can I use a different protein powder flavor?
Absolutely. Vanilla works beautifully with the peanut butter and strawberry combination, but chocolate or unflavored protein powder would also complement these flavors nicely.
- → What's the purpose of chia seeds in the jam and oats?
Chia seeds act as a natural thickener in the jam, creating that perfect spreadable consistency without pectin. In the oats, they absorb liquid to create a pudding-like texture.
- → Can I make these nut-free?
Yes. Substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter and use oat milk instead of almond milk. The result remains creamy and delicious while accommodating nut allergies.
- → Do I need to cook the oats?
No cooking required. The rolled oats soften overnight in the liquid mixture, creating a perfectly creamy texture without any heat. Just mix, refrigerate, and enjoy.
- → Can I use frozen strawberries for the jam?
Frozen berries work wonderfully and often release more liquid, creating a slightly thinner jam that thickens beautifully with the chia seeds.