Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter & Fruit

Creamy, no-cook oats you prep in minutes and chill overnight. Budget-friendly, filling, and easy to customize.
Time: 5 minutes prep + overnight chill • Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
• 1 cup milk (dairy or shelf-stable; use more to thin if needed)
• 1/2 cup yogurt (optional; any kind)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1–2 tbsp honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional) + pinch of salt
• 1–1½ cups fruit (fresh, frozen, or well-drained canned) — bananas, berries, peaches, or apples
• Optional add-ins: 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax; 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

• Mix the base: In a bowl, whisk milk, yogurt (if using), peanut butter, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
• Add oats & fruit: Stir in oats and most of the fruit (save some for topping). If using chia/flax, add now.
• Chill: Divide into two jars/containers, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
• Serve: Stir, add a splash of milk if too thick, and top with the remaining fruit. Enjoy cold—or warm 45–60 seconds in the microwave.

Swaps and Tips

• Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
• Dairy-free: Use plant milk; skip yogurt or replace with dairy-free yogurt.
• No sweetener: Mash in a ripe banana for natural sweetness.
• High-protein: Use Greek yogurt, add 1–2 tbsp powdered milk, or an extra spoon of peanut butter.
• On a budget: Frozen fruit works great; canned fruit in juice (drained) is affordable and tasty.
• Storage: Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.