Overnight Oats Fruit Peanut Butter (Printer-Friendly)

Layers of oats, fresh fruit, and peanut butter come together for a creamy, nutritious start.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based, optional)
04 - 2 teaspoons chia seeds
05 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

→ Fruit Layer

06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup banana, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup blueberries or mixed berries

→ Peanut Butter

09 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter

→ Toppings (Optional)

10 - 2 tablespoons granola
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts
12 - Extra fruit for garnish

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix rolled oats, milk, yogurt (if using), chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup until evenly combined.
02 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
03 - Add sliced strawberries and bananas, then spoon natural peanut butter into each jar.
04 - Top with the remaining oat mixture in each jar.
05 - Place blueberries or mixed berries on top as the last fruit layer.
06 - Cover jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
07 - In the morning, gently stir the contents and top with granola, extra fruit, or chopped nuts before serving chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Creamy overnight oats are a fuss-free morning meal
  • Easy to customize with your favorite fruit and nut butters
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  • Oats jars can be adapted using any seasonal fruits you prefer
  • Make vegan by using only plant-based milk and yogurt
03 -
  • Mix oats base thoroughly to avoid dry patches overnight
  • Layer fruit and nut butter so flavors blend together by morning
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