Peanut Butter Strawberry Overnight Oats
Creamy peanut butter meets fresh strawberry in this easy, protein-forward breakfast prep that sits in the fridge overnight. Perfect for busy mornings when you need sustained energy.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
250 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Krissy + Lila
Krissy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
250 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the protein oats
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Combine the protein oats
Combine the protein oats, chia seed, plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and peanut butter in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly until the peanut butter is completely integrated and no dry pockets of oats remain.
Look for: the peanut butter is completely integrated and no dry pockets of oats remain
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Divide the oat mixture evenly among three…
Divide the oat mixture evenly among three 8 ounce (235ml) jars or airtight containers.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Wash and stem the strawberry
Wash and stem the strawberry, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Top each portion of oats with the chopped strawberry.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Secure the lids tightly on the containers…
Secure the lids tightly on the containers and place them in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, before eating.
Allow: 4 hours
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Enjoy chilled directly from the fridge
Enjoy chilled directly from the fridge. Storage life is up to 3 days.
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