There are no less than one million overnight oats recipes on the internet these days. Okay, okay, that may be a slight exaggeration, but it sure seems like there’s an overnight oats recipe that will satisfy any flavor combination or craving. On this blog alone, I’ve shared a bunch, but here are my favorites:
And then there’s the basic how-to post for those who want to create their own batch of overnight oats: How to Make Overnight Oats.
But what about today’s recipe for peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats? Where does this one fall in the mix?
My peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats recipe is actually a throwback recipe I shared on the blog years ago. We’re talking 2013, my friends! When I went to make a batch of peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats for breakfast a couple of weeks ago, I thought of this post! I’ve been making the recipe for years and have it memorized but when I took a moment to look it up on the blog, I immediately realized the photos needed a little updating. Now that this recipe got a little makeover, I’m bringing it back to the forefront of the blog because it’s one you should add to your must-make list, especially if you’re in the market for a simple, prep-ahead style breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied for hours.
So what do you need to make this overnight oats recipe? Not too much! Here’s a brief rundown of the ingredients:
- Old Fashioned Oats
- Peanut Butter
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of choice)
- Honey
- Chia Seeds
Making the overnight oats could not be any easier. You just stir everything together in a bowl, cover it up and refrigerate it overnight before adding a splash of almond milk and any desired toppings in the morning. This is the kind of breakfast I can get behind on busy weekday mornings with three kids in the mix!
I hope you love it, too!
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: breakfast, recipes
Description
This recipe for peanut butter cookie dough overnight oats is packed with peanut butter flavor and tastes fantastic when topped with a scoop of peanut butter, a handful of fresh berries or a sprinkle of your favorite nuts.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk + another splash in the morning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (do not omit or the oats will not thicken as well)
- Optional toppings: Honey roasted peanuts, fresh berries, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, etc.
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl
- Allow the bowl to sit overnight in the refrigerator
- In the morning, add a splash of milk and stir everything together again
- Top with honey roasted peanuts, additional peanut butter, fresh berries, etc.
Notes
If you love the taste of natural peanut butter and don’t feel like you need any sweetener, you can easily omit the honey.
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Whipped coconut milk. Do it, just trust me on this one.
i did this back in january and i couldn’t get enough! as a big-time coconut AND whipped cream lover, it was heaven.
Whip it and then let it sit in the fridge for a few hours before eating it. It thickens to the most amazing texture.
i definitely didn’t have the patience to let it sit. thanks for the tip! i’m pumped to try this again.
YUM those overnight oats look amazing thanks for the idea!
Ok you talked me into it! I’ll buy them chia seeds to make something as wonderful as that oatmeal looks!!!!! Yum! 🙂 I LOVE your pink jacket!!!!!! so cute!
thanks, mallory! and i hope you love the oats! 🙂
YUM! What a delicious and peanut buttery breakfast. that’s right up my alley! 🙂
Yup, totally have to make this now! Peanut butter for breakfast is my favorite. It’s just so filling and makes me happy.
Love that scarf you have, by the way!
Ahhh the oatmeal recipe I’ve been waiting for! Sounds delicious. I’ve already decided what tomorrow’s breakfast will be! 😉 I SO wish we had a Fresh Market around here. The peanut butter cup coffee is right up my alley.
i wish we did, too!! i love that place and always try to go when i visit my parents.
I think I will whip that up for Saturday morning! Sounds spectacular.
The Kidless Kronicles
Thanks for posting the recipe I can’t wait to try these! Nothing better than a big peanut butter breakfast 🙂
those oats look incredible, i’m making those tonight! and i need that coffee!
I am so making this for breakfast this weekend. PB and oats… what more could you want!!!
Mmm!! Those PB overnight oats sound amazing!!! I’m w/ya on being on a PB kick… I concocted some PB pancakes this morning, yum!!
How long ago did you buy that PB coffee from the Fresh Market? I really want to get some & am going to be near a Fresh Market (it’s an hour & a half from me) this weekend finally, but I see it says “limited time” on the package… hope they still have it, I really want some!!
i think it may be gone now, sadly. i got it over the summer. they seem to bring back their seasonal flavors every year though!
Awww… 🙁 Thanks for letting me know though. I’ll definitely have to keep an eye out for that one!
That coffee sounds freaking amazing!!! But then again, I’d probably drink asparagus flavoured coffee just because I loooove coffee so much!
LOL!
I really need to purchase some old fashion oats. Your oatmeal recipes always look so good (and the COOKIE ONES!!), but they always have old fashion oats in them! I only have the packet oatmeal 🙁
You should give coconut sugar a whirl. It tastes just like brown sugar!
If I don’t have chia seeds at home, do you think I could use xatham gum for thickening & it would have the same effect?
i think it’s worth a shot! if you try it, please let me know how it goes!
Goodness yum…especially the honey roasted peanut topping!
What kind of coconut milk do you use for cooking with? I’ve always wanted to try it, but I never know what I”m supposed to buy. They have the cartons and the cans and then even more options once you narrow that part down.
i use the kind in the can. i like the kind in the carton in my coffee though!
I dont know why I’m scared to try cold oats. These look/sound delicious!
I might have to go buy oats just to make that!
Yuuum! Those oats look perfect and I NEED a cup of that coffee!
Only you could make a walking outfit look that cute! I love it :).
I am not much of an oats fan, but I must say, those peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough overnight oats sound amazing! I am especially loving the addition of honey roasted peanuts on the top! 🙂 I just might have to give them a try! Maybe you will convert me into an overnight oats lover ;).
My one experience with overnight oats was an epic fail. I didn’t like it at all! Perhaps this is the recipe to give it another shot!
LOVE the outfit you have on for your walk. Especially the scarf and your jacket!! Details?
thanks! the jacket is actually from marshalls and i got it for like $25 back in december. i bought the scarf from reebok last week for only $10! here’s a link: http://shop.reebok.com/us/product/women-cable-knit-collar-accessories/AO803?cid=Q43533&breadcrumb=u3Zsw
What kind of peanut butter did you use? Regular or natural? Thanks!
i used publix natural chunky peanut butter for this recipe.
I am new to oatmeal, if you don’t like them cold, how long would you recomend heating them up for in the morning?
i’d heat them in 30 second intervals, stirring regularly, until they’re warm enough for you!
About to get off work and now I will be heading straight to the store to buy some chia seeds (hopefully I can find them). I could use a mix up for breakfast besides my usual oatmeal and egg whites.
check the bulk bins!
Drat! I couldn’t find any. I am stationed in Rota Spain and sometimes the base grocery store just doesn’t carry what I am looking for. I may h e to check out a local store in town.
Those oats sound delicious! And I’m the same way, I can’t exercise too much immediately after a big meal or I cramp up!
I cannot eat oatmeal or overnight oats without putting chocolate protein powder and peanut butter in it, its soo yummy and makes me feel like I am eating a dessert!
YUM! I’m a huge overnight oats fan but have never tried a peanut butter version 🙂 This is going to be my breakfast tomorrow!
Anything with “cookie dough” in the name has me sold from the get-go!
Mmmm those oats sound fantastic! Looks like I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow morning!
Got to try that oatmeal! Is it weird that I don;t like oatmeal in the morning- only for dinner!? lol I have no idea why!
I’ve tried overnight oats a few times and liked them but this recipe may make me LOVE them! I thought my dog was the only one that tangles himself (and me) in the leach, glad to know we’re not alone lol 🙂
Now those are some overnight oats I could be down with! Looks awesome! I can’t wait until it is warm enough here in the Midwest to go on evening walks… it has to stop snowing first!!! 🙂
Do you have a simple recipe for how you prepare pork chops? I’ve seen them pop up a few times now and a craving has hit.
hi sharan! i almost always just heat a bit of olive oil in a pan and then just saute them in whatever spices i’m feeling. here’s one of my favorite recipes: https://www.pbfingers.com/2011/01/11/sugar-n-spice-pork/ <– nice and easy, too!!
You are awesome!
I need bowls upon bowls of this! And I seriously die with every adorable picture of Sadie. She’s so sassy and hilarious!
Hey Julie! which are those sneakers? i love them! would you do a “sport special” at the fashion page? regards!
hi j! they’re reebok smoothflex run sneakers: http://shop.reebok.com/us/product/Women-SmoothFlex-Run-Shoes/EH340?cid=J95754&cm_vc=apz5&cm_vc=account_rr hope this helps!
did you say cookie dough? I’M IN!
i love cookie dough and i love overnight oats!! honey roasted peanuts would be an awesome addition!
I love coconut milk but I always fear I won’t be able to use the whole can when I open one. I think I just need to start using it into more and more of my every day recipes…oatmeal, cereal, smoothies, it’s just so good!
The Earth’s Choice brand has mini cans!
So, do you put coconut milk in your coffee too? I am trying to get away from the sweet flavored creamer to just black, which I am doing fairly well with but still have to have flavored coffee. Yours doesn’t look black, so curious what you use.
Yum! I will definitely be trying this! But, do you know a good substitute for chia seeds? I don’t have any, and I have had trouble finding them at my local grocery store.
This will definitely be my breakfast before boot camp on Sunday morning – thanks much for sharing! PS – LOVE the scarf!
Yum! I can’t wait to try these oats once lent is over…I gave up PB and all nut butters for lent!! EEK!!
I pinned a recipe last night (and tried it this morning) that seems right up your alley. Cook you rolled oats in part coconut milk and part water. I cooked 1/2 cup rolled oats in 1/2 cup coconut milk and about 3/4 cup water. While that’s cooking, toast some almonds (sliced, slivered, whole chopped) and some shredded or flaked coconut. Toss that into the cooked oatmeal and top with a few chocolate chips. Almond Joy Oatmeal! It was so good!
Those overnight oats are KILLING me!!! I’m going to have to wait til Lent is over to try that delicious looking bowl 🙁 I miss PB!!
YUM! I’ve got to try those oats! I love that it doesn’t have yogurt in it since most OOs do!
Those oats look fantastic! Since I follow your overnight oats recipe as it is (and have passed it on to many family members), I’m excited to give this variety a try!
Where did you get the J mug? I just made a coffee bar and need a J mug like that!
I totally can’t hang when it comes to power walking either, especially after a nice big dinner! Cramp city. And I can’t wait to try these PB overnight oats! Anything that tastes like cookie dough is right up my alley.