This simple Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats recipe is perfect for a high-protein breakfast. Peanut butter and oats pack a high-protein punch and matched with banana, you get a perfect flavor combination. I like to make mine with unsweetened almond milk for an extra nutty flavor.
Banana Overnight Oats is packed full of nutrients to make a healthy start to the day. This recipe is rich in magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber. Enjoy the sweetness of ripe bananas balanced with the savory nuttiness of peanut butter. It’s a healthy breakfast overnight recipe that’s ideal for busy mornings.
It’s a 5-minute recipe to make ahead. The oats soften in your choice of milk overnight to create wonderful creamy oats in a jar. In the morning, top with peanut butter, add your banana slices and you’re ready to grab and go. The basic recipe uses just 4 everyday ingredients.
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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Peanut butter always reminds me of my childhood. The taste is familiar, comforting, and just right first thing in the morning. Add some bananas and your morning gets off to a good start.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats make a perfect post-workout snack. The nutrients from the bananas plus the filling protein from the oats and peanut butter will quickly replenish your body.
This easy-to-make oatmeal recipe is ideal when you’re busy but want a healthy start to the day. Meal prep by soaking your oats the night before and enjoy a quick healthy breakfast even when you’re in a hurry. Make your oats in a jar with a lid and you can take them with you to work!
These ingredients are a guide only. Adjust to suit your taste buds. Some people like to add extra maple syrup, and others leave it out altogether just enjoying the natural sweetness of the milk and oats.
The chia seeds or flax seeds are optional. These superfoods are full of omega-3 healthy fats, antioxidants, protein, and fiber but they do have a high-calorie cost – so go easy if you’re aiming to lose weight. The flax or chia seeds will thicken the mixture for added creaminess.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats – sometimes called old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 milk – dairy or plant-based milk or you can even use water
- 1/2 Tbsp flax or chia seeds (optional)
- One drop of vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 a small ripe banana sliced
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp cacao nibs (optional)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Overnight Oats Without Yogurt
This recipe doesn’t use yogurt. I find overnight oats made with milk are wonderfully creamy, especially if you use flax or chia seeds. But if you do want to use yogurt, add it as a topping (you may need to use a larger 16oz mason jar) or stir the yogurt into the oats before refrigerating overnight.
How To Make Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Find full instructions and ingredients in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Print off for future reference.
STEP 1: Add your rolled oats to a large 8oz glass jar or container. If you’re using flax or chia seeds stir them into the oats.
STEP 2: Add the vanilla extract. Pour the milk over the mixture and mix well. You can use any milk or even water. I like to use unsweetened almond milk for this recipe. The taste works well with the peanut butter and adds to the high protein content. This is an overnight oats without yogurt recipe but if you prefer your overnight oats with yogurt you can add 1 or 2 Tbsp at this stage and stir well.
STEP 3: Put the lid on your overnight oats jar or cover the top with wrap (cling film). Place in the fridge and leave the oats to soften and soak up the flavors. The absolute minimum time is 4 hours but it’s best to leave the oats overnight.
STEP 4: In the morning, just before serving, top the oats recipe with peanut butter and arrange the banana slices. Sprinkle with cacao nibs and dribble over the maple syrup. At this stage, you can add any extra toppings: dust with cinnamon or sprinkle with chopped nuts – go wild!
Recipe Tips
- Are the overnight oats too thin or too thick? Too thin? Stir in more oats and leave for at least an extra 30 minutes before eating. Too thick? Mix in some more milk or add some yogurt. Make a note, and next time you make the recipe adjust the liquid quantities to suit your preferences.
- Make a big batch on a Sunday night to last you through to Friday. Overnight oats can be stored for 5 days in the fridge.
- This recipe works best with rolled oats but you can use steel-cut oats or quick oats. Using steel-cut oats gives you a more chewy consistency and it’s best to soak them for a little longer. With quick oats, the mixture turns out very soft and you need to watch out for the oats clumping together – give them an extra stir.
- Add toppings just before eating. You can stir the banana slices and peanut butter into the mixture before leaving to soak overnight. This lets the oats soak up their flavors. But only do this if you’re going to eat the oats the following morning. When you add banana to the oats, the mixture won’t keep well for more than a day.
- Most people eat their overnight oats cold but you can choose to warm them up quickly in the microwave.
Kitchen Equipment
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- Mazon Jars. I like to use 8oz jars but if you want to add lots of toppings try these larger 16oz jars. You can also opt for jars with lids and spoons, handy when you need to grab and go!
- Measuring spoons and cups. Good measurement takes the guesswork out of recipes. These nesting spoons and cups come in quality stainless steel and are labeled in metric and imperial.
- Serrated fruit knife. Ideal for chopping fruits and vegetables with soft skin. It also doubles as a butter knife.
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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice – dairy or plant-based
- 1/2 Tbsp flax or chia seeds optional
- One drop of vanilla extract optional
- 1/2 a small banana sliced
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp cacoa nibs optional
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Add your rolled oats to a large 8oz glass jar or container. If you're using flax or chia seeds stir them into the oats.
- Add the vanilla extract (optional). Pour the milk over the mixture and mix well.
- Cover with a lid or wrap and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is better).
- In the morning add the peanut butter, arrange the banana slices on top and sprinkle with the optional cacao nibs. Drizzle over maple syrup to taste.