Prep Ahead Strawberry Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
A creamy, satisfying breakfast packed with protein and fiber, layered with fresh strawberries and rich peanut butter. It is designed to be made in batches so you can grab it and go on busy mornings.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
250 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the rolled oat
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Combine the rolled oat
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oat, greek yogurt, almond milk, and chia seed. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is completely uniform and no pockets of dry oats remain.
Look for: the mixture is completely uniform and no pockets of dry oats remain
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Place a spoonful of the oat mixture…
In three individual pint sized glass jars, place a spoonful of the oat mixture at the bottom of each jar.
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Layer half of the sliced strawberry and…
Layer half of the sliced strawberry and half of the peanut butter evenly across the three jars.
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Divide the remaining oat mixture among the…
Divide the remaining oat mixture among the jars, then top with the remaining strawberry and peanut butter.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Seal the jars with tight fitting lids…
Seal the jars with tight fitting lids and place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight (8 hours), to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquids.
Allow: 4 hours
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Grab one jar directly from the refrigerator…
Grab one jar directly from the refrigerator in the morning and enjoy cold. Stored in the refrigerator, these oats will keep beautifully for up to 4 days.
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