Peanut Butter Raisin Overnight Oats Recipe
Happy New Year! Be sure to check out last week’s post if you’re looking for ways to get the New Year started off right in terms of healthy eating and increasing your activity level. January is national oatmeal month, so I thought I’d start off the New Year with one of my favorite and simple overnight oats recipes.
Ingredients
This recipe is incredibly simple and uses only 7 ingredients! Feel free to make substitutions if needed. The ingredients are:
Oats - Old-fashioned or quick-cooking are best; use gluten-free if needed. I would avoid steel-cut because they take longer to set.
Hemp hearts - Costco usually sells them in large bags or they can be found in the bulk section at your local grocery store.
Raisins - I use black raisins, but golden or another variety would work as well; you could also try dried cranberries or chopped dates.
Cinnamon & vanilla - Both are optional but add a lot of flavor.
Milk - Dairy or non-dairy varieties work; add more or less depending on the desired consistency of your overnight oats.
Peanut butter - You can also choose a different nut or seed butter; you can even make your own!
Nutrition
This recipe is packed with nutrients meant to fill you up and nourish you. Many oatmeal recipes are high in sugar and low in protein which can leave you feeling hungry soon after eating. This oatmeal still tastes sweet because of the raisins, but the addition of the hemp hearts provides protein, healthy fat, and fiber. Raisins are also an excellent source of iron.
Depending on the milk you choose to use, your oatmeal also may be a good source of calcium and vitamin D. Cow and soy milk provide 8 grams of protein per cup as well. If you use non-dairy plant-based milk, be sure to look for unsweetened varieties and try to find one that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
Meal prep
Meal prep is a great way to save time during the week and overnight oats are the perfect meal prep recipe. I’ll often make as many as 3-4 servings at a time so they are ready to go for the week and I don’t have to think about breakfast in the morning before work. Overnight oats are very portable and easy to bring with you wherever you are going! If you struggle to eat breakfast in the morning because of lack of time, then overnight oats are for you!
Peanut Butter Raisin Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats (gluten-free, if needed)
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk (non-dairy, if needed)
- 1-2 tbsp natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except peanut butter in a mason jar and stir to combine.
- Cover and stick in the fridge overnight or for up to 5 days.
- Remove from fridge and stir. Add a splash more milk if the mixture looks too dry for your liking.
- Stir in peanut butter and enjoy right away!
Are you looking for more recipes featuring oatmeal? Be sure to check out past posts with all my favorite oatmeal recipes! What are your favorite ways to eat oatmeal?
