High-Protein Peanut Butter Jelly Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with protein, peanut butter, and strawberry jam

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 30 grams)
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Peanut Butter Layer

09 - 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter

→ Strawberry Jam Swirl

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

# How-To:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and no dry oat particles remain.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, add diced strawberries and maple syrup. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and release their natural juices. Lightly mash with a fork to achieve a chunky compote consistency. Remove from heat, stir in chia seeds and lemon juice, then allow to cool and thicken.
03 - Divide the oat mixture equally between two jars or containers, filling each approximately halfway. Spread 1½ tablespoons of peanut butter on top of the oat layer in each jar, then add the remaining oat mixture as the final layer.
04 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cooled strawberry compote on top of each jar and gently swirl with a spoon to create a marbled effect throughout the top layer.
05 - Cover each jar with a lid and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to absorb the liquid and reach optimal creaminess.
06 - In the morning, stir gently if desired to recombine layers. Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator, optionally topped with additional fresh strawberries or a sprinkle of roasted peanuts. Briefly microwave if a warm consistency is preferred.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • You get 23g of protein without feeling like you're choking down a protein shake, which honestly changed my whole morning routine.
  • The peanut butter layer stays distinct and creamy instead of disappearing into the oats, making each spoonful taste like a small surprise.
  • Zero cooking required means you can prep this while your coffee brews and it's ready when hunger hits.
02 -
  • If you don't let the strawberry jam cool before adding it, it will warm up your oats and start breaking them down immediately, which defeats the whole overnight slow-absorption magic.
  • The peanut butter layer is non-negotiable to keep separate, so don't just stir it in at the beginning or you'll lose that distinct creamy burst when you hit it with your spoon.
03 -
  • Invest in good glass jars with lids because you'll actually want to eat straight from them and take them places, plus they keep everything fresher longer.
  • If you prefer warm oats, a quick 30 to 45 second microwave blast in the morning brings them to the perfect temperature without disrupting the texture.
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