These Peanut Butter Maca Overnight Oats are one amazing breakfast. Energizing, delicious, and super easy to make. Packed with healthy oats and superfood maca, they are nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for busy mornings.
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From time to time, I get obsessed with one particular ingredient. I then use that ingredient in almost everything I eat. Lately, I'm super obsessed with maca powder. Not that it's a bad thing to be obsessed with superfood like maca, but I started to feel I'm maybe overdoing it, you know.... maybe a little too much.
But how not to love maca. It tastes amazing - deep earthy mildly nutty, and it works well in so many things. You can make Maca Latte, or add it to smoothies. Even make little sweet snacks, like these Turmeric Maca Energy Balls.
Maca is so delicious, powerful superfood. It's a great energy booster, thus great to have in the morning. My latest experiment adding maca to overnight oats showed to be successful.
These Peanut Butter Maca Overnight Oats are delicious! Peanut butter pairs so well with maca and I also added chocolate because... why not? This breakfast will not disappoint you. It's powerful, tasty, and super easy to make.
Why you need to try this?
- It's a healthy meal packed with protein and fiber.
- It's effortless to make with only a few pantry ingredients.
- These overnight oats are full of delicious flavors.
- They are made without unhealthy refined sugars.
- They require very little prep time, just 5 minutes, while the refrigerator does the rest of the work!
- They are energizing and very satisfying. Perfect make-ahead breakfast.
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Ingredients used
This peanut butter maca overnight oats recipe is very simple. You will need only basic pantry ingredients:
- Rolled oats. They are an excellent source of fiber especially beta-glucan which is known for its power to lower cholesterol and therefore keep your heart healthy (Source). I used rolled oats here, but you can use quick oats if you like.
- Milk of choice. I used almond milk, but you can use any milk you prefer and like. Note that coconut milk won't work well here, because of the flavor.
- Maca powder. Maca contains fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. It also contains other bioactive compounds, and antioxidants including alkaloids, which are responsible for many maca powder benefits. Also, maca is an adaptogen, which means it can help to support hormonal, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. It is also quite effective for improving libido and stamina. (2)
- Peanut Butter. I used creamy all-natural peanut butter here. Peanut butter is packed with proteins, healthy fats, and fibers.
- Sweetener. I used pure maple syrup, but you can easily use honey here if you like.
- Vanilla extract.
How to make Peanut Butter Maca Overnight Oats
This peanut butter overnight oats with maca powder recipe is very simple. You just mix the ingredients, then let them sit in the refrigerator while you sleep. In the morning only add toppings.
Equipment used
- Measuring cups.
- Bowl / wide-mouth jar with the lid.
Step by step instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.
- Start with preparing and measuring all the ingredients. I like to use measuring cups.
- Step 2: Prepare the oats.
- Place oats in a small bowl or a jar.
- Add in milk, maca powder, and sweetener.
- Stir the mixture to combine using the spoon.
- Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener if needed.
- Secure with a lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to 6 hours. The best is to leave the oats overnight!
- Step 3: Assemble the oats.
- The next day, add banana slices and peanut butter.
- Add other toppings (optional). I used chopped peanuts and melted dark chocolate
- Serve and enjoy!
Substitutions
- You can substitute the almond milk with any milk - organic soy milk, cashew milk, or oat milk. Cow’s milk works well too. Coconut milk won't work well here.
- You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats. Note: quick oats will turn very mushy if you leave them soaking overnight. But if you like creamier, softer texture, then quick oats are the way to go.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey. See the "Sweetener recommendation" section for more suggestions.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter.
Tips for storing
- Store overnight oats in a sealed container or a jar with the lid.
- Keep overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but they are best to eat within 24 hours.
Recipe variations
- Boost the oats with more fibers and Omega-3s by mixing in some ground flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.
- Some other toppings suggestions: pine nuts, chopped hazelnuts, chestnuts, pecans, and walnuts.
- Try adding other spaces, like Ceylon cinnamon.
Make it weight loss friendly: Skip banana, and use low-carb sweetener.
Add in a protein powder: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder. This will transform overnight oats into a great protein-packed, pre-workout meal.
Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Recipe tips
- Rolled oats are the best for making overnight oats. Instant quick oats are also ok but can turn out mushy. I wouldn't recommend using steel-cut oats here because they won't soften quite the same.
- I like to put my overnight oats in a glass jar with a lid because the jar is easy to store. But any airtight container or bowl with plastic wrap over the top will do.
- Warming the oats. If you prefer warm oats, you can heat the oats in the microwave (for 45-60 seconds) or transfer oats to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until warmed. You may need to add more liquid as oats get thick while cooking.
- If you're adding vanilla protein powder, then omit sweetener. Flavored protein powder will give oats enough sweetness.
Sweetener recommendation
I used pure maple syrup in this recipe. Maple syrup is unprocessed sugar, it has a mild sweet taste and fewer sugary calories. You can use other sweeteners.
- You can use liquid honey or date syrup.
- Use liquid stevia or any liquid low-carb sweetener for the keto / low-carb option.
- Coconut sugar, dark muscovado sugar, and molasses work well too.
Pair these peanut butter maca overnight oats with:
📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Maca Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Start with preparing and measuring all the ingredients. I like to use measuring cups.
- Place oats in a small bowl or a jar.
- Add in milk, maca powder, and sweetener.
- Stir the mixture to combine using the spoon.
- Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener if needed.
- Secure with a lid and place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to 6 hours. The best is to leave the oats overnight!
- The next day, add banana slices and peanut butter.
- Add other toppings (optional). I used chopped peanuts and melted dark chocolate
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute the almond milk with any milk - organic soy milk, cashew milk, or oat milk. Cow’s milk works well too. Coconut milk won't work well here.
- You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats. Note: quick oats will turn very mushy if you leave them soaking overnight. But if you like creamier, softer texture, then quick oats are the way to go.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey.
- Store overnight oats in a sealed container or a jar with the lid.
- Keep overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but they are best to eat within 24 hours.
Nutrition
This post is originally published in January 2018. It's updated with new information and republished in June 2022. The recipe stayed the same.
Gina says
Love using maca powder in my smoothies and oatmeal. It goes perfectly with the PB in this recipe. Delicious!
Jane V says
Looks great! Such a delicious treat to try.