High-Protein Peanut Butter Jelly Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy oats layered with peanut butter, protein, and fresh strawberry jam swirl. Prepare overnight for an effortless, protein-packed morning.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 30 g)
06 - 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
07 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Jam Swirl

10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Toppings

14 - Sliced strawberries
15 - Extra peanut butter drizzle
16 - Crushed peanuts

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine chopped strawberries and maple syrup. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring and mashing the berries until they break down completely. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and chia seeds. Allow to cool and thicken for 10 minutes.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly between two jars or containers with lids.
04 - Spoon a generous layer of the cooled strawberry jam over the oats in each jar.
05 - Top with the remaining oat mixture, then finish with another swirl of strawberry jam on top.
06 - Cover jars with lids and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours for optimal texture development.
07 - Before serving, add desired toppings such as sliced strawberries, a drizzle of peanut butter, or crushed peanuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually keeps you full until lunch without the sugar crash.
  • Everything comes together in under 10 minutes of hands-on time, then patience does the rest.
  • The protein content means you're building muscle while enjoying something that feels indulgent.
02 -
  • The jam needs to cool completely before assembly or it will warm the oat mixture and activate the protein powder in unpredictable ways—learned that the hard way and ended up with oat soup.
  • Not all protein powders are created equal here; vanilla is non-negotiable since chocolate or unfamiliar flavors can clash unexpectedly with the peanut butter and strawberry combination.
03 -
  • Use vanilla extract and vanilla protein together—it might seem redundant but they each play a different role and together they create depth that makes the whole bowl taste more sophisticated than it should.
  • The trick nobody talks about is slightly undercooking the jam so it stays jammy rather than becoming thick preserves; you want it to sink into the oats but still taste bright and fresh.
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