Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe
A delicious and nutritious Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats recipe that combines creamy mashed bananas, rich peanut butter, and wholesome oats for a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast. This no-cook dish is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with cinnamon and chia seeds for added texture and nutrients. Perfect for busy mornings, it can be customized with your favorite toppings like banana slices, hemp seeds, or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus overnight refrigeration)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 2 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp chia seeds
Toppings (optional)
- Banana slices
- Peanut butter
- Hemp seeds
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl or mason jar, mix together the rolled oats, mashed bananas, peanut butter, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and chia seeds until well combined.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the mixture tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
- Add Toppings and Serve: The next morning, stir the oats and add your choice of toppings such as banana slices, additional peanut butter, hemp seeds, or chocolate chips. Enjoy your ready-to-eat, creamy breakfast!
Notes
- You can use any type of milk such as dairy or other plant-based alternatives according to your preference.
- For extra protein, consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup to taste.
- This recipe can be made for multiple servings by multiplying the ingredient quantities.
- Overnight oats can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.