Peanut butter chia seed overnight oats with a simple homemade fresh raspberry chia seed jam is all your PB&J breakfast dreams come true. An easy and satisfying make ahead breakfast that features all plant based ingredients!

small white bowl of peanut butter overnight oats topped with a peanut butter drizzle, crushed peanuts, raspberry chia seed jam and fresh raspberries. In between a smaller bowl of raspberries, and a smaller bowl of peanuts.

Raise your hand if you love PB&J.

Now raise your hand if you ALSO love yummy and satisfying breakfasts that are also INCREDIBLY easy to make!

That’s what I thought!

I’m relatively new to the whole overnight oats movement, but after my first few times playing around with some different flavor combos I can say that I’m very into them.

This peanut butter and chia seed overnight oat recipe with some simple fresh raspberry jam is at the top of my list of favorites so far. It’s got that whole PB&J thing going for it which makes it an amazing way to start the day!

2 small white bowls of peanut butter overnight oats topped with a peanut butter drizzle, crushed peanuts, raspberry chia seed jam and fresh raspberries. In between a smaller bowl of raspberries, and a smaller bowl of peanuts.

How to make peanut butter chia seed overnight oats

So what are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are an alternative way of making oatmeal. It’s basically just oats that are added to a liquid base and left to soak overnight. The oats absorb the liquid, and soften slowly as they sit. You can all different kinds of yummy flavors, fruit, or mix in’s to the oats to make them interesting!

There’s two different ways you can make overnight oats:

In one large jar or tupperware
In individual mason jars

I prefer to make them in one large jar, and portion them out throughout the week depending on how hungry I am.

But if you want to really go 100% meal prep dividing the oats between 3 smaller jars is a great way to make this a grab-and-go breakfast to eat throughout the week.

The nice thing about mixing them together in a large jar (a quart size is perfect for this recipe) is that you can add all of ingredients except oats and chia seeds and shake it together to combine. Makes for minimal dishes and super fast prep!

Close up side angle view of a bowl of peanut butter overnight oats topped with a peanut butter drizzle, crushed peanuts, raspberry chia seed jam and fresh raspberries

Ingredients in these peanut butter chia seed overnight oats

This recipe is made in 2 parts:

Wet ingredients: Peanut butter and nut milk base
Dry ingredients: Gluten free oats and chia seeds

I HIGHLY recommend whipping up a batch of this easy raspberry chia seed jam to enjoy with these overnight oats for the full PB&J experience. If you decide to skip the jam some sliced up banana, nuts, frozen berries, or an extra drizzle of peanut butter would all be delicious additions.

What type of oats should you use?

In order for the recipe to be 100% gluten free you’ll have to use gluten free oats. Bob’s Red Mill has several great options for gluten free oats.

Old fashioned oats or thick rolled oats are probably the two best choices for overnight oats. They’re sturdy enough to stand up to the overnight soak – holding their shape and just a bit of satisfying bite.

Do you heat up overnight oats?

Overnight oats can be eaten warm or cold – it’s entirely up to you!

I’ve eaten these peanut butter overnight oats both warm and cold, and both ways were incredibly delicious.

A few notes on the recipe

For the best texture, these peanut butter and chia seed overnight oats need to sit in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours +. Overnight is best!
This is a make ahead friendly recipe! The overnight oats will last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
They can be made with any type of milk that you prefer. Almond milk, hemp milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or coconut milk are all excellent choices.
These oats are delicious both hot and cold! To eat them hot simply warm gently on the stove or heat up in the microwave.

Peanut Butter Chia Seed Overnight Oats

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Author: Nyssa Tanner
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 3 servings 1x

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For the peanut butter oats

2 cups non dairy milk of choice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons maple syrup (or less – to taste)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups gluten free oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds

For the fresh raspberry jam

1 cup fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

to garnish

extra raspberries
peanut butter drizzle

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Instructions

To make the peanut butter overnight oats

In a large jar or bowl mix together the milk, sea salt, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. If there’s a little bit of peanut butter left unmixed don’t worry, that means yummy peanut butter swirls in the overnight oats!
Stir in oats and chia seeds until well combined, and move to the refrigerator to set for at least 6 hours, or up to overnight.

To make the fresh raspberry chia seed jam

Add raspberries to a bowl along with 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. Smash the raspberries with a fork or potato masher until totally smooth and broken down.
Taste and add maple syrup or honey to sweeten if desired.
Transfer jam to to the refrigerator and allow it to set for at least an hour. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s nice and thick and the chia seeds are plump and fully hydrated.