What kind of oats should I use for blended overnight oats?

Any oats you’d use to make regular overnight oats can also be used to make blended overnight oats. Rolled oats and quick oats work perfectly, but you should steer clear of steel-cut oats, as their coarser texture doesn’t work as well for overnight oats.

What are the best blended overnight oats toppings?

You can top your blended overnight oats with whatever your heart desires! This peanut butter flavored recipe would be fantastic topped with banana, strawberry, or even chocolate chips!

What kind of blender should I use for these peanut butter blended overnight oats?

The best blender to use for this recipe is one that also works as a food processor. Something like a Nutribullet is perfect, as the small size makes for minimal cleanup for this small batch recipe.

Peanut Butter Blended Overnight Oats

Description

These peanut butter blended overnight oats are the perfect easy quick breakfast for any peanut butter lover. Easily made the night before, they’re a great to-go breakfast option and are full of healthy ingredients.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Blended Overnight Oats

1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup Greek yoghurt
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1 Tablespoon peanut butter
1 Tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon maca powder

For Topping

extra peanuts (optional)
a splash of maple syrup, if you like it sweeter

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Instructions

Blend: Add oats, almond milk, Greek yoghurt, chia seeds, peanut butter, maple syrup, and maca power to a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour: Pour the mixture into a ramekin.
Set: Let the blended overnight oats set in the fridge overnight, or at least 4 hours.
Serve: Remove the blended overnight oats from the fridge, top with additional toppings, if desired and enjoy!

Notes

Vegan option: To make these blended overnight oats vegan, simply swap the Greek yoghurt for a dairy-free yoghurt such as coconut, almond or soy yoghurt.
Gluten free option: For gluten free overnight oats, use gluten free oats.
Without maca powder: If you don't have maca powder, you can simply omit it, if you want to add a bit more flavour, use 1 teaspoon of vanilla instead.
Extra protein: To add some more protein, blend in 1-3 Tablespoons of protein powder. You may need to add an addition 1/2 Tablespoon of liquid per Tablespoon of protein powder added.
Other toppings: Other toppings that would taste great with these blended overnight oats include
- berries
- banana
- chocolate chips (dairy-free or regular)
- cinnamon
- other seeds/ nuts
- honey

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 4 hours
Category: Breakfast
Method: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Australian