Peanut butter banana overnight oats are my favorite way to start the day. Savory, sweet, creamy, and so easy to make. You're going to love this oats recipe!
Recipe: $0.73 | Per Serving: $ 0.73 | Servings: 1
I could live off of these peanut butter and banana overnight oats, they're just so good! Packed with so much great flavor, not too sweet, and given the fresh taste of banana slices in every bite, these oats are irresistibly good!
This was actually the first overnight oats recipe that I created and from that branched off all of the others like Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats, Oreo Overnight Oats, and Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats.
That said, I still eat these oats at least once a week or more. I doubt that I'll ever get tired of them. Banana and peanut butter are such perfect pairing that I even put them in a Peanut Butter Banana Mug Cake together.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- A better option. This overnight oats peanut butter banana recipe is truly delicious option thanks to the natural sweeteners, protein, fiber, and more. This is a breakfast you can feel great about eating too.
- Affordable. This recipe makes one huge serving for less than $1! Perfect for a very filling meal but don't be surprised if you need to split it into several days because one batch usually serves me for 2 breakfasts.
- Convenience. There's nothing more convenient than waking up to breakfast already made and ready to eat. Just grab a spoon, slice some bananas and serve it up!
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Old fashioned oats- This is the base of the recipe. These oats will soak up liquid overnight to soften without the need to cook them. We use oats in so many recipes including 4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies and Simple Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal.
Greek yogurt- Adding Greek yogurt will make the oatmeal thicker and creamier.
Peanut butter- You will need some creamy peanut butter for added protein and flavor.
Banana- Use a ripe banana. But wait to add it to the oatmeal so it doesn't brown overnight.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🧾 Substitutions
Oats: Both old-fashioned oats and steel-cut oats, including quick-cook steel-cut oats, work well for this recipe with minimal texture differences. For variety, try our Birthday Cake Overnight Oats.
Milk: Choose any type of milk, including whole, low-fat, almond, coconut, or your preferred milk. Alternatively, water or coffee creamer can be used. We particularly enjoy unsweetened almond milk.
Sweetener: Options include honey, maple syrup, agave, or a low-carb liquid sugar substitute. Choose according to preference.
Yogurt: Opt for any plain or flavored yogurt. Greek yogurt is our favorite, especially Honey flavored. Alternatively, omit yogurt and add an extra ¼ cup of milk.
📖 Variations
If desired, you can heat your overnight oatmeal in a microwave safe bowl in the morning for about 1-2 minutes. While overnight oats are traditionally enjoyed chilled, they are just as tasty (if not more so) when warmed!
🔪 Instructions for Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Step 1: Add the milk, yogurt, vanilla, salt, maple syrup, and chia seeds (if using) to a bowl.
Step 2: Whisk until smooth.
Step 3: Stir in the oats and mix until combined.
Step 4: Stir in peanut butter until well mixed.
Step 5: Pour the oat mixture into a sealed container and place into the fridge to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 6: In the morning, add more milk to adjust the oat mixture to your liking (or eat it thick).
Top with sliced bananas (and more peanut butter) if desired.
🍴 Recipe Tips
Optional Chia Seeds: While adding chia seeds is optional, they can provide additional benefits to your meal. Chia seeds absorb some of the liquid in the oats, resulting in a thicker consistency in the morning. To adjust the thickness to your liking, simply stir in additional milk until you reach your desired consistency.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
Your overnight oats are good for 5 days in the fridge so if desired, you can meal prep for the week on Sunday and not have to worry about breakfast again until Saturday.
⏲️Make Ahead Instructions
You can eat your oats right after they've been mixed together, but the oats will be chewy. Letting them sit for at least 4 to 6 hours is ideal for a better texture and consistency as it will take several hours for the oats to absorb the liquid in the oats.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Nope. We recommend waiting overnight so you can wake up to the perfect bowl of oats, but if you like your oatmeal chewy then you can eat them immediately after stirring together, or after just waiting an hour or so.
Keep your overnight oats covered and stored in the fridge when not being eaten. This will help to keep them from spoiling and will allow them to taste delicious longer.
Absolutely! While chia seeds give a little extra thickening and add a lot of added health benefits, you can easily omit them if desired.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk ($0.05)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt ($0.32)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
- 1 pinch salt ($0.01)
- 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup ($0.04)
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds *optional ($0.02)
- ¾ cups old fashioned oats ($0.09)
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter or pb2 powder ($0.05)
- ½ ripe banana ($0.13)
Instructions
- Whisk together the milk, yogurt, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup in a bowl until blended.
- Stir in the chia seeds, if using.
- Stir in the oats and mix until combined.
- Stir in peanut butter until well mixed.
- Pour the oat mixture into a sealed container and place into the fridge to chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, add more milk to adjust the oat mixture to your liking (or eat it thick).
- Top with sliced bananas (and more peanut butter) if desired.
Notes
- Sweeteners: Use honey, maple syrup, agave, or low-carb liquid sugar substitutes.
- Yogurt: Use plain or flavored yogurt, such as Greek yogurt or regular yogurt. Omit yogurt and add extra ¼ cup of milk if preferred.
- Sliced Banana: Add just before serving to prevent browning.
- Chia Seeds: Adjust consistency by adding more milk; chia seeds absorb liquid and thicken oats.
- Storage: Overnight oats last up to 5 days in fridge, improving in texture if left for at least 4 to 6 hours. Ideal for meal prepping.
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