Peanut Butter & No-Jelly Overnight Oats

Peanut butter and jelly overnight oats made with fresh fruit, all natural peanut butter, gluten-free oats, and flaxseed. Perfect for meal prepped breakfast!

Did I tell you guys that I’m working on a cookbook?

OK, don’t get *too* excited.

By “working”, I really mean polishing the idea in my mind, tumbling the concept from synapse to synapse in hopes one of them will fire up and spit it out.

One of my friends recently joked that I consider putting out a cookbook called “Quarantine Cuisine” with fun plant-based recipes to make during the pandemic.

I mean, it does have that ring to it, right?

For the most part, though, this space on the internet and my content on Instagram keeps me busy, even during these tumultuous times.

In the light of recent events, I do feel called to show up in different ways, like getting back to staple recipes.

There are so many combinations I enjoy on a regular basis but don’t share with you, because I feel like they’re too “elementary”.

These Peanut Butter & No-Jelly Overnight Oats are one of those said combos.

For the last few weeks I’ve been preparing them in mason jars in the fridge with plenty of drippy peanut butter, smashed strawberries, and flaxseed meal.

Basic breakfast BAE.

If you’re in need of an easy breakfast, you’re new to overnight oats, OR if you just needed a reminder that PB&J is tops, this recipe is for you!

To be honest, my eating has been all over the place the past few weeks.

Anyone else?

I feel as though I’m simultaneously eating too much and too little.

I know stress plays a huge role in my digestion, but I also think it’s that I’m eating different as I switch from eating tons of raw salads to eating more non-perishables and cooked food.

Luckily, these Peanut Butter & No-Jelly Overnight Oats are easy on the digestion.

They’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs.

The soaked oats go down easily in the AM even when I wake up with my stomach in knots, spooning overnight oats into my mouth as I watch BREAKING NEWS flashing across the news screen.

Here’s what you need:

• gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
• golden flaxseed meal
• unsweetened almond milk
• all-natural peanut butter
• pure maple syrup (optional)
• organic strawberries (fresh or frozen)

That’s it!

For the strawberries, you can use either fresh or frozen.

If using frozen strawberries, allow them to thaw completely in the fridge before mashing them into this recipe.

For the peanut butter, I recommend using an all-natural peanut butter where peanuts are the only ingredient!

OK, so, the first assumption we need to squash here is that all PB&J recipes need to include jelly or jam.

It does not.

Instead of using actual jelly, I smashed up fresh strawberries for a “jammy” feel and flavor without any added sugars.

I found my berries to be sweet enough on their own to jazz up these oats without any extra sweetness.

If you’re looking for a touch more sweetness, try adding 1-2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup to enhance the natural sweetness of your berries!

You could also add a pinch of coconut sugar or date paste.

This recipe is different from most of my overnight oats recipes because it calls for flaxseed meal instead of chia seeds to help bulk up the oats.

If you don’t have ground flaxseed on hand, try using chia seeds instead.

I love the way the nutty flax compliments the flavor of the peanut butter in this combination!

The method is so simple– mix everything in a mason jar the night before and wake up to peanut butter and jelly in overnight oat form.

Oh, and it’s normal for the oats to be slightly stiff after absorbing all the moisture overnight.

I like to uncover my oats, give them a nudge with my spoon, and add more unsweetened almond milk as needed to reach the best consistency.

Now you’re ready to serve!

Try out these Peanut Butter & No-Jelly Overnight Oats as a super simple morning breakfast.

No fancy ingredients and no fancy techniques.

You’ve heard of quarantine and chill?

Well these oats are just hand-mix and chill.

I love to double or triple the recipe and prep them in multiple mason jars for quick breakfasts.

I think they’d be a great way simple way to feed and nourish the family during this crazy time!

Try topping them with more peanut butter drizzle, fresh strawberries, and your favorite granola.

Enjoy!

If you make these Peanut Butter & No-Jelly Overnight Oats, I want to see!

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Loving the easy overnight oats combinations?

Check out my Purple Sweet Potato Overnight Oats, Strawberry Coconut Almond Butter Overnight Oats and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats too!

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XO Lauren

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