These Peanut Butter Protein Overnight Oats are the perfect on-the-go breakfast!
Gone are the days of stopping for Starbucks or Chick-fil-A breakfast on your way to work.
I had to.
Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but overnight oats are certainly a great option for a grab-n-go breakfast.
Sometimes there are those mornings where you wake up and either you don’t know what you want to eat, in which case your overnight oats are already waiting for you, problem solved. OR, you don’t feel like making anything, in which case your overnight oats are waiting for you, problem solved.
When I had a field sales job right out of college, I ate overnight oats every single morning. Literally.
Since I had to be at work sometimes by 6am, I would make them the night before, pack them in my lunch box (tehe) and eat them when a more acceptable time for breakfast came around, in between customer stops.
This recipe, in particular, is full of nutrients and will keep you full until lunch, without a doubt. You can even make your own additions: maybe some fruit preserves, or granola, or maybe pumpkin seeds. Whatever you want.
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats (use whichever type of oats float your boat – again, had to)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (don’t be afraid to add a little extra. the oats will soak it up!)
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (I use Jif!)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 banana, chopped
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Quest Vanilla Milkshake flavor)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Combine ingredients in a jar and mix well.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Enjoy in the morning!
Did you like this recipe? Pin it for later!
Jess says
Pinned this!! It looks fabulous your photos are awesome. I enjoy eating overnight oats, but don’t make it as often as I’d like. I’ve been into the fried egg and fruit on the side, lately
The Blissful Balance says
Thank you so much! I like to switch it up, I usually use them for when I’m too busy to make anything in the morning. I’ve actually been trying to eat more eggs in the morning ha
Liz says
Yum! I don’t usually eat oats because I feel like they don’t keep me full but I’m sure with all that protein, this would keep me satisfied until lunch! I’ll have to give this a try
The Blissful Balance says
I am totally the same way. And then I started adding protein and it has changed everything!!
Emily. Sweets and Beets says
Your overnight oats look so much creamier than mine ever do! And your peanut butter.. so creamy.. giiiirl
The Blissful Balance says
Hahah SO CREAMY. thanks girl <3
Kendel says
I’ve been eating overnight oats for lunch lately. They are DELISH. I can’t believe I didn’t start making them earlier! Haha. Chocolate overnight oats are my fave. I could eat it forever and ever and ever and never get sick of it. I tried to make peanut butter once, but it was just so…peanut-buttery. I think I overdid it a bit/my peanut butter has a weird taste haha.
Beverley Cheng says
Mmmm! That scoop of peanut butter on that wooden spoon is literally perfection haha. Mine never looks that good! And agreed overnight oats are the best for on the go (especially if you have to be somewhere at 6 am! yuck!)
The Blissful Balance says
Haha a fancy camera makes things look better I suppose. And yuck is right – who decides these things?! ;P
Leighanne says
I’m having a real moment with overnight oats right now!! Def trying this recipe this week!