I believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I am one of those people that cannot leave the house until I have eaten. My kids are the same way. My daughter loves eggs and cream of wheat while my son is a cereal or waffle man. However, he eats lunch later in the school day now and since most of his important school work is done first thing, I worried that he wasn’t getting enough protein.
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are his go-to for lunch, so I thought creating a breakfast dish using those ingredients would make him happy, while giving him a boost of protein. I decided to try peanut butter & jelly overnight oats and let me tell you, it turned out SO FREAKING GOOD! He loves it and now says it’s the best breakfast ever. Depending on how much he eats and how much extra peanut butter we put on top, this breakfast has anywhere between 14-20 grams of protein a serving! Now I know he will stay full until lunch and stay sharp until recess. YASSS!! Mom win!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Overnight Oats
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (you can also use almond milk or coconut milk if you’d like)
2 tablespoons Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon (or more) of Smucker’s Concord Grape Jam
Hemp seeds to top
Just grab a bowl and mix everything together except the jelly & hemp seeds. The peanut butter will be clumpy, but that is okay since it gives the oatmeal yummy clumps of peanut butter goodness. Toss it in the fridge overnight and BOOM it is done. I scoop it into a bowl with some gobs of jelly, a little more peanut butter and a sprinkling of hemp seeds. Easy peasy!
We grabbed the ingredients for our peanut butter & jelly overnight oats over at Target. Right now, you can save on both Jif Creamy Peanut Butter & Smucker’s Concord Grape Jam on your next #TargetRun using the Cartwheel app! Woohoo! Click here for more details and be sure to pin this recipe so you can give it a try for yourself!
Nicole | The Professional Mom Project says
This looks great! I love overnight oats but I’ve never tried it with PB&j such a smart idea. Pinning to try this week!
Tricia Vaughn says
I’m going to have to fix this. I am a huge PB&J fan so I know I’ll love them! Thanks for sharing!
Belle says
That looks amazing! I love peanut butter but we can’t have any at home since my son is allergic to it. ;(
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Terri says
This looks amazing, I love Peanut Butter and jelly
Mary says
I’ve just started making overnight oats and I’ve enoyed the no fuss breakfast mornings. I can’t wait to give yours a try. I love PB&J!
Esther says
This looks SO good and easy! Love quick and easy breakfast choices because I’m always limited on time in the morning.
Naya @ Lactivist in Louboutins says
This is a great idea! Quick and easy breakfast foods are always a win in our house!
Melissa says
I think our kiddos would love this! I’m adding this to our list of foods to try.
Vicki @ Babies to Bookworms says
That looks so delicious!! I will have to try these!!
Lee Anne says
Oh my goodness, yum! This sound so good, I’m definitely going to make this!
XO
Lee Anne
http://www.lifebylee.com
jehava says
This looks great and really easy! Thanks!
Christine - The Choosy Mommy says
The last time I tried an overnight oats thing, everything was like grossly soggy. I love oatmeal, but I just couldn’t eat it. Did it still have the oatmeal texture to it?
cara says
This sounds really good! I think even my kids would be on board with this! 🙂
Stephanie Benton says
This looks so yummy and easy! thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
I hope you enjoy it! Have a wonderful week!
smiling notes says
I love peanut butter overnight oats but I have never thought of adding jam to it! Sounds sooo delicious! Have to give it a try now 🙂
xoxo
Lauren says
It is so so good! Or even toss in some fruit 🙂
Megan Campbell says
I’ll have to try this with Z. He’s not huge on breakfast but he loves some PB and J!
Lauren says
Yeah my son is pretty pciky as far as breakfast foods too. I was a little surprised by how much he loved this!
Bella B says
mmmm this looks so good!!! I love anything with peanut butter.
Lauren says
Me, too!! And I have passed my PB love onto my son! ha!
Julia says
This looks so yummy and easy to make. I love putting peanut butter in my oatmeal so I’ll have to try this.
Lauren says
Peanut butter makes everything better!
Michelle @ Lillian Abbey says
I love overnight oats! My husband is obsessed with PB so this would be a great thing for him to snag on his way out the door in the morning.
Lauren says
That would be a perfect quick breakfast for him! 🙂
Leighann says
Ahhh! I used to make pb&j overnight oats all the time while pregnant! I loveeeed them, and overnight oats in general! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
Oh my gosh, I used to eat entire JARS of peanut butter while pregnant.. so your comment brought me back! 🙂
Cori says
Oh yummy, I have got to try these! I make overnight oats all the time, such a great breakfast.
Lauren says
so easy right? I love them!
Sharon says
Yum! I have always wanted to try overnight oats. Finally there’s a flavor that gets me excited!
Lauren says
You will love it, it takes just minutes to put it together and it is so good and filling!!
Claire says
oh my gosh! I love overnight oats! PB&J is a classic.. that I eat far too often 🙂 Check out my post on overnight oats!
Lauren says
I am going to go check yours out right now! 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
katie says
This looks absolutely delicious! I am going to have to give this one a whirl!
xx katie // a touch of teal
Lauren says
it is really good and healthy too with lots of protein!
Jalisa Harris says
This looks amazing. My son is on the pb&j diet lol. Aside from mac & cheese that is all he will eat.
Lauren says
Our kids would get along great!! 😉 #momlife
Brittany says
These look so yummy!!!
Lauren says
Thank you! Have a great week!
Ashley says
What a yummy twist on over night oats! I really can’t wait to give this one a try!
xo Ashley
Lauren says
Thank you! I know you will love how it turns out, they are so good!
Jenn | Two Came True says
This looks so yummy and easy to make, and I can’t wait to try these for my Twins.
Lauren says
I am sure they will love it! It is like cereal but better!
Ali Rost says
Thank-you for sharing. I keep forgetting just how easy & nutritious overnight oats are. Writing myself a note to make some this week.
Lauren says
Of course! I go through breakfast phases too and sometimes I forget how great these are too! Have a fabulous week 🙂
suzanne says
I wouldn’t have thought of putting this in my overnight oats, but it looks delicious! Pinned 🙂
Lauren says
You can even try it with almond butter 🙂 I hope you like it!
Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says
I eat oatmeal every morning, but still haven’t tried overnight oats. This recipe makes me want to try them. Yummy!
Lauren says
Oh my gosh, you would LOVE them! I was unsure of them until I actually made them. They are really easy and you cant mess them up! (or else I would have by now.. trust me!)
Cathy @ Our Mini Family says
Mmmm I am drooling right now!! Pinning to make for later!
Lauren says
Thanks for pinning! 🙂
Nicole Parise says
That sounds amazing! Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfasts 🙂
xx nicole
http://www.nicoleparise.com
Lauren says
I love them! I usually put fruit in mine, but my son is all about PB&J 🙂
Kristen Kavan says
I LOVE overnight oats more than any other breakfast item! They are so delicious. And, I love PB&J, so this is the best combo ever!
gunjan says
Peanut butter and jelly are my favorite combination and especially when combined with oats it becomes irresistible. Thanks for sharing this , it my breakfast plan for tomorrow now.
Alexandra Hammer says
This sounds and looks amazing! I haven’t had a PB&J in sooo many years!
Xo,
Alexandra Christine Blog
http://www.alexandrachristineblog.com
Ashleigh says
These overnight oats look and sound so wonderful! I love planning ahead and having breakfast ready in the morning, so this is perfect! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
YUM!! I am all about PB&J anything! 🙂
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
This is a great idea! Love how you took a classic flavor and used it in a breakfast food.
Jenna says
Anything I can make ahead for the next morning is a winner in my book. Your son certainly looks like he enjoyed it!
Bethany Mitchell says
My son would love this!
Kate says
Yum, this looks so good! I’ve been sticking with PB and banana oats, but I may have to change it up after reading this!
Lauren says
That sounds good too!! I may need to try that one! 🙂
Kim says
Adding peanut butter to anything sounds heavenly!! I have never tried overnight oats, but I need to try them! Anything that quick and easy in the mornings is a win for me!
Lauren says
They are really good, like a chunky, creamy cereal! 🙂
Mary Barham says
I cannot wait to make these for my babies!! they are OBSESSED with peanut butter!!
Lauren says
My son is too! He eats a PB & J sandwich for lunch every single day!!
Morgan says
Yum! I usually make chocolate protein peanut butter over night oats! I’ll have to try this.
Lauren says
Ohhh that sounds amazing!!
Kathy Minas says
This looks delicious and simple. Thanks for sharing! Will definitely have to try it out when my little one is older.
Lauren says
It is very easy and we all love it! Have a great day!! 🙂
Patricia says
This looks incredible!! I pinned it too!!!
Lauren says
Awesome thank you for pinning! 🙂
Amy says
Holy moly! This looks SO good and so simple! My boys love PB&J! I bet the kids loved it – I know mine will! 🙂
Lauren says
Yes my son asks for it all the time now.. but my daughter is probably the only child I have met who doesnt like pb&J!
Krysten says
Peanut butter and jealous is my little man’s favorite food. I have been trying to think of ways to get him to eat more oats and healthy things, but didn’t know how. This is absolutely perfect, thanks!
Lauren says
It is my son’s favorite as well and this is the only way I have been able to get him to eat more protein for breakfast! 😉
Jennifer Corter says
Ooh! These look tasty! I have a feeling that my little guy would LOVE this!
Lauren says
Yes, my son is super picky and he loves it! 🙂
Sue Parke says
I’m totally trying this! It looks so good I’m ready to kick my screen lol!
Lauren says
It is delicious!! You will love it!
Mistle says
This looks amazing!!! I am a huge lover of peanut butter and of course jelly as well. I will be saving this to make soon!!
Lauren says
Yes, peanut butter makes everything taste better in my opinion!! 😉
Karen says
love overnight oats, but never thought of adding jelly. How tasty. Going to try this. Stopping by from Full Plate THursday
Lauren says
That’s for stopping over!! Have a wonderful week! & the jelly is great in there, just add it after the fact 😉
Miz Helen says
We will love your overnight oats and your little guy is just precious! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing you awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Melissa says
I love overnight oats! It’s especially great as a working mama because I can just grab and go. I will have to try this version!
Lauren says
Yes they are great on the go and for a quick breakfast!
Michele says
What a creative way to combine to great meals! I’m sure your son loved it as a new breakfast option!
Lauren says
I was surprised by how much he liked it, since he is super picky!
Kate A says
This sounds delicious! We’re always on the look out for easy and yummy breakfast options- this will be perfect!
Lauren says
yes I love that I can prep it at night and be done with it! 🙂
Jessica Kromer says
I love making overnight oats for breakfast. It’s one of our daughter’s favorites. Can’t wait to try this delicious recipe out. 🙂
Lauren says
I hope you enjoy it!
Angela says
I have to start making more overnight oats because they look so good! PB&J sounds so wonderful!
Lauren says
It really is so good and totally different from old school warm oatmeal!
Laura {The Rambling Ramnaths} says
This looks so good! I haven’t tried overnight oatmeal yet but this one looks like a winner. Do you serve it cold or warm it up? I love that you turned it into something you knew your son would eat. So creative.
Lauren says
I love it cold and so does my son. I think it would lose some of the texture if you warmed it up. 🙂