Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

Overnight oats are one of my go-to breakfasts because they taste great and can be made it a variety of flavors. They do take a little bit of prep time, but this is done the day before you intend to eat them. That makes them a filling, grab-and-go meal and I love knowing exactly what ingredients are in the jar. Check out this recipe for a peanut butter banana version of overnight oats.

Overnight Oats for a Quick, Make-Ahead Breakfast

I have to admit: I used to hate overnight oats. I liked the taste and I enjoyed the texture of oatmeal. However I could not get used to the COLD temperature. Overnight oats are prepped the night before you want to eat them and sit in a jar or container in the refrigerator. Thus, the next morning they are nice and chilly.

Well, two things have happened since: some mornings I actually enjoy the cold oats (especially on a hot summer morning). And guess what else? You can totally warm up overnight oats with a quick spin in the microwave! I was a couple dozen jars into my oats adventuring before it dawned on me to heat them up! LOL Anyway, problem solved.

This version combines peanut butter and bananas in a tasty flavor combination. It is also a great way to use up the inevitable overripe banana (or three) that shows up on your kitchen counter!

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Let’s get going! I usually make overnight oats in a pint-sized mason jar, but any similarly sized jar or lidded container will work great.

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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Grab some peanut butter and ripe bananas to make up this easy overnight oats recipe.

Prep Time10 mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast, oatmeal

Servings: 1

Equipment

• 1 pint sized jar with lid

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of your choosing)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp monkfruit sweetener (or sweetener of your choosing)
• 1 small ripe banana (the riper the better!) mashed
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• coarsely chopped peanuts (or nuts of your choosing)

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to the jar and mix until combined.
  
• Place lid on jar and set jar in the refrigerator overnight.
  
• Remove from the refrigerator in the morning and eat cold or remove the lid and microwave for about 1 minute to warm it up.
  
• Enjoy!
  

You can experiment with this basic recipe and try other flavor combinations. I also love using PB2 peanut butter powder (regular or also the version with cocoa!) sometimes, instead of peanut butter.

I hope you enjoy this hearty and delicious breakfast option!  If you give it a try, let me know what you think! Need more quick and easy breakfast ideas?

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