Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

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Peanut butter overnight oats are a simple, make-ahead breakfast with a deliciously creamy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness. No cooking required—mix it up the night before, and breakfast is ready in the morning.

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Why You'll Love Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Who doesn't love a nutritious breakfast with a 5-minute prep? This recipe keeps things simple yet creates a craveable meal. Rolled oats soften as they chill overnight, giving them a thick, creamy consistency. Mashed banana helps everything blend smoothly and adds natural sweetness, so the added sweetener in this recipe is minimal.

Peanut butter and banana are a classic combination that most people already love, which works especially well in overnight oats. Chia seeds help thicken the mixture as the oats soak overnight, adding fiber and protein to this creamy, dreamy meal-prep breakfast.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Banana – Ripe or overripe bananas add natural sweetness and help create a smooth, creamy texture when mashed.
• Peanut butter – Brings richness and classic peanut butter and banana flavor to overnight oats.
• Rolled oats – Old-fashioned rolled oats soften as they soak yet hold their shape for a sturdy, spoonable texture.
• Chia seeds – These add core nutrients and also absorb liquid as the oats soak overnight, helping thicken the mixture.
• Vanilla, cinnamon, and salt – These bring all the flavors together and provide depth and balance.
• Milk – Any milk or plant-based milk can be used. It helps control how creamy the oats turn out.

How To Make Overnight Oats With Peanut Butter And Banana

Mash the banana with the peanut butter, rolled oats, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup or honey, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add the milk and stir until fully combined. Keep the mixture in the bowl or portion it into jars or containers. Refrigerate overnight until the oats are set. By morning, they’ll be thick, creamy, and ready to eat with your favorite toppings.

Recipe Tips

• Use ripe or overripe bananas. A ripe banana works well, but an overripe banana adds even more natural sweetness and mashes easily into the oats.
• Peanut butter type. I prefer natural, creamy peanut butter, but if you’re using a sweetened variety, consider skipping the maple syrup so your oats aren’t too sweet.
• Use any milk you like. I love soy milk when keeping this plant-based, but dairy or non-dairy milk at any fat level works well in this recipe.
• Sweetness is intentionally mild. This recipe relies on the combination of natural banana sweetness and maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice), so taste and adjust after chilling if needed.
• Toppings and add-ins are flexible. Shredded coconut, fresh or frozen berries, or chocolate chips can be stirred in before chilling or added on top just before serving. Add a scoop of nonfat yogurt for a protein boost.
• Expect a thicker texture after chilling. These oats set up creamy, but they also could use a quick stir before serving to distribute the ingredients, if needed. Add a splash of milk if you want them looser.

Toppings & Serving

Toppings are optional and best added right before serving. A dollop of peanut butter, banana slices, and a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips are a favorite combo. Feel free to add homemade granola and a handful of shredded coconut! When serving, give the oats a quick stir before eating, and add a splash of milk to thin them out if needed. You can heat them in the microwave on a gentle setting if you prefer them warm.

Make-Ahead & Storage

These peanut butter overnight oats are ideal for meal prep and grab-and-go for busy mornings. Once mixed, they can be refrigerated overnight for up to 5 days. Store them in glass jars or any containers of choice with fitted lids.

If you love peanut-based make-ahead recipes, you might also like my easy peanut sauce recipe.

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Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Peanut butter banana overnight oats are a simple, make-ahead breakfast with a deliciously creamy texture and the perfect amount of sweetness. No cooking required—mix it up the night before, and breakfast is ready in the morning.

Prep TimePrep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total timeTotal Time: 8 hours hrs

Yield 3 cups

Author Traci

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients 

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This recipe (without toppings) yields 3 cups of overnight oats.

• ▢ 2 large Bananas
• ▢ ¼ cup Peanut Butter, *See recipe note
• ▢ 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (uncooked)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, adjust to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (or Honey), adjust to taste
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon Salt, adjust to taste
• ▢ 1 cup Milk, plant-based or dairy milk

Optional Toppings

• ▢ Banana Slices
• ▢ Peanut Butter
• ▢ Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, add the BANANA, PEANUT BUTTER, ROLLED OATS, CHIA SEEDS, VANILLA EXTRACT, GROUND CINNAMON, MAPLE SYRUP, and SALT. Mash and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Add the MILK and stir again until well combined.
• Store the oats in the bowl with a fitted lid or portion the mixture into jars with fitted lids for individual servings.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, then use within 4 or 5 days.
• Serve cold with optional toppings.

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Recipe Notes

Use ripe or overripe bananas. A ripe banana works well, but an overripe banana adds even more natural sweetness and mashes easily into the oats.

Peanut butter type. I prefer natural, creamy peanut butter, but if you’re using a sweetened variety, consider skipping the maple syrup so your oats aren’t too sweet.

Use any milk you like. I love soy milk when keeping this plant-based, but dairy or non-dairy milk at any fat level works well in this recipe.

Sweetness is intentionally mild. This recipe relies on the combination of natural banana sweetness and maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice), so taste and adjust after chilling if needed.

Toppings and add-ins are flexible. Shredded coconut, fresh or frozen berries, or chocolate chips can be stirred in before chilling or added on top just before serving. Add a scoop of nonfat yogurt for a protein boost.

Expect a thicker texture after chilling. These oats set up creamy, but they also could use a quick stir before serving to distribute the ingredients, if needed. Add a splash of milk if you want them looser.

Equipment

• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• medium mixing bowl
• vegetable masher or fork
• jars or containers with lids (for chilling and storage)

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on brands, ingredients, and portions.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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