Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Creamy peanut butter, ripe banana, and hearty oats come together for a simple, wholesome breakfast that practically makes itself overnight. No cooking required. Just stir everything together, refrigerate, and wake up to a satisfying jar of oats that’s ready to eat.

The natural sweetness of the banana blends with the nutty flavor of peanut butter (or use a different nut butter, if you prefer) for a delicious balance of flavor and texture. Top your oats with sliced banana, a drizzle of peanut butter, crushed nuts, or even a sprinkle of homemade granola for extra crunch.

Prepare one or several jars ahead of time to have breakfast ready for the week.

📝 Notes & Tips

Mash bananas well for even sweetness throughout.
Use old-fashioned oats, they give the best creamy yet hearty texture.
For extra protein, stir in Greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder.
Make it dairy-free with almond milk, oat milk, or another plant based milk.

Topping Ideas:

Sliced bananas or strawberries
Chopped nuts or seeds
A spoonful of yogurt
A drizzle of honey or extra nut butter
Homemade granola for crunch

Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Cooking Method: No Cook

Courses: Beverage, Breakfast, Desert, Lunch

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 ripe banana, mashed
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup milk, any kind
1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (optional for creaminess)
1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional, for thickness)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of salt

Optional Toppings

peanut butter, banana slices, chopped nuts, granola

Instructions

1
In a small bowl or jar, mash the banana with a fork until smooth.
2
Stir in oats, milk, yogurt, peanut butter, vanilla, cinnamon, chia seeds, and salt.
3
Add honey or maple syrup if desired, then cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
4
In the morning, stir and enjoy cold or warm up it up. Top with your favorite toppings, if desired.

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