There are no less than one million overnight oats recipes on the internet these days. Okay, okay, that may be a slight exaggeration, but it sure seems like there’s an overnight oats recipe that will satisfy any flavor combination or craving. On this blog alone, I’ve shared a bunch, but here are my favorites:
And then there’s the basic how-to post for those who want to create their own batch of overnight oats: How to Make Overnight Oats.
But what about today’s recipe for peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats? Where does this one fall in the mix?
My peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats recipe is actually a throwback recipe I shared on the blog years ago. We’re talking 2013, my friends! When I went to make a batch of peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats for breakfast a couple of weeks ago, I thought of this post! I’ve been making the recipe for years and have it memorized but when I took a moment to look it up on the blog, I immediately realized the photos needed a little updating. Now that this recipe got a little makeover, I’m bringing it back to the forefront of the blog because it’s one you should add to your must-make list, especially if you’re in the market for a simple, prep-ahead style breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied for hours.
So what do you need to make this overnight oats recipe? Not too much! Here’s a brief rundown of the ingredients:
- Old Fashioned Oats
- Peanut Butter
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of choice)
- Honey
- Chia Seeds
Making the overnight oats could not be any easier. You just stir everything together in a bowl, cover it up and refrigerate it overnight before adding a splash of almond milk and any desired toppings in the morning. This is the kind of breakfast I can get behind on busy weekday mornings with three kids in the mix!
I hope you love it, too!
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: breakfast, recipes
Description
This recipe for peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats is packed with peanut butter flavor and tastes fantastic when topped with a scoop of peanut butter, a handful of fresh berries or a sprinkle of your favorite nuts.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk + another splash in the morning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (do not omit or the oats will not thicken as well)
- Optional toppings: Honey roasted peanuts, fresh berries, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, etc.
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl
- Allow the bowl to sit overnight in the refrigerator
- In the morning, add a splash of milk and stir everything together again
- Top with honey roasted peanuts, additional peanut butter, fresh berries, etc.
Notes
If you love the taste of natural peanut butter and don’t feel like you need any sweetener, you can easily omit the honey.
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These look fantastic, it kind of reminds me of bircher muesli! Will be trying this (particularly as my health kick starts up again :-))
It’s safe to say I’m nothing less than pumped to be making this for breakfast tomorrow. It’s pretty bad that I am already anxious for tomorrow to be here just so I can have it!
I’ve been bookmarking and reading your blog for ages and finally made this recipe!! I am in love! Just eating it right now 🙂 the best pre dance snack ! (I’m a ballerina in training and do modern and jazz afterwards as well so need enough energy!) and if course I love peanut butter 🙂 amazing!!
Howdy! I just want to offer you a huge thumbs up for the great info you have right
here on this post. I’ll be coming back to your blog for more soon.
Reading some of the comments here, I just wanted to let people know that you really don’t need the chia seeds, so go ahead and make this if you don’t have any. I make overnight oats and never use the chia seeds. I even use more liquid than this recipe suggests and they still thicken plenty! I typically use 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup almond milk + 1/4 – 1/3 cup greek yogurt. I do find however, that quick oats thicken up more than the rolled oats. (And with the quick oats, they are ready after only an hour or so, so you don’t HAVE to wait overnight either!! So with or without chia seeds (which of course are still fine and lovely) make some oats!!
I just did one of your circuit workouts and the 8 minute abs. I looked at some of the breakfast recipes and picked one that looks YUMMY! My healthy peanut butter cookie dough together and it’s in the fridge 🙂 I can’t wait to wake up and enjoy some healthy cookie dough! Thank you for the recipe.
These are soooo delicious! Not sure why I waited so long to make them – love your other overnight oats recipe/tutorial. Added cinnamon and topped with bananas and coconut this morning – yum! Thanks for another great recipe!
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! I have tried a few versions of overnight oats but didn’t like them. I have been making this one for awhile and my twins love them! Made them two days ago and they asked to have it again for breakfast yesterday. Picked them up from school today and they asked to have it for lunch tomorrow. 🙂
I’m loving all of your oatmeal posts! I’ve recently gotten into a breakfast rut, so this definitely helps! I add a few tablespoons of greek yogurt to the overnight oats to give it some creaminess.
Could you sub anything for the peanut butter?
Have a peanut allergy in our household.
Hi Vera! Yes! Almond butter or pretty much any other nut butter will also work in this recipe!
used this recipe from Julie ..wanna say her thanks a lot
Stellar go-to recipe! Very customizable, satisfying, filling, and fun.
YES Julie! This recipe is exactly what I need right now in my phase of life, two crazy babies and an odd work schedule means zero time for my usual breakfast routine. Thank you for creating this !
I feel for you!!! Anything we can do to make life easier these days is key!! <3