A hearty, protein-packed breakfast with rich and creamy peanut butter.
Peanut butter and banana are just one of those can’t-lose combos. It’s a tasty, hearty, and filling combination that creates a sweet treat that’s also nutritionally rich. Peanut butter is famously high in protein. Meanwhile, bananas are a known powerhouse of nutrients, including high potassium and fiber levels. Together, these tasty ingredients make a hearty, instantly energizing meal. This Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats recipe is certainly no exception.
With all the delicious, energizing health benefits of peanut butter and bananas, this quick and easy make-ahead breakfast recipe will definitely satisfy. It also boosts its nutritional profile with almond milk and chia seeds. It’s the perfect sweet and tasty, high-protein way to start your day.
An Easy Make-Ahead Meal
If you’re a big fan of overnight oats, you’ll love the rich and creamy, peanut butter and banana flavor in this recipe. It’s definitely a combination you’ll want to add to your breakfast routine! It creates a classic flavor that will completely satisfy your breakfast sweet tooth in a healthy way.
If you haven’t jumped on this healthy breakfast trend yet, these Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Lats is a great place to start. That’s especially true for you peanut butter lovers out there! Overnight oats have become a popular breakfast option for clean-eaters on the go.
Why do people love overnight oats? Well, they’re super easy to make: You can whip this recipe up in five minutes when you get home from work, or just before bed. Just pop it in the fridge and breakfast is served when you wake up in the morning! It’s as easy as reaching into the fridge and grabbing a yogurt or breakfast shake on your way out, but much tastier and more filling.
A Delicious Blend of Flavors
Obviously, the classic peanut butter and banana flavor combo is really the star of the show in this recipe. But, these Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats boast other ingredients that create a rich blend of flavors. Honey adds an extra touch of sweetness, while cinnamon and vanilla contribute to a rich, warming flavor profile.
Start by combining the oats, almond milk, vanilla, honey, cinnamon, and superfood chia seeds. Mixing up these ingredients first allows the oats to really absorb this subtle blend of flavors that takes this recipe to the next level. Pour some of the mixture into a jar or serving dish of your choice. Then, layer in the sliced bananas and creamy peanut butter before pouring the rest of the oat mixture on top. All that’s left to do is cover the jar, seal it tightly, and refrigerate the oats overnight.
Enjoy this tasty, high-protein meal as a quick and healthy on-the-go breakfast. It also makes a great post-workout snack and has enough sweetness to be enjoyed as a light dessert.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 banana sliced (very ripe)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter natural, creamy
Instructions
- Combine the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and almond milk. Mix well. Pour a small amount into 1 glass jar or other serving containers.
- Layer the banana and peanut butter and pour the remaining oat mixture over top. Cover, seal, and let sit overnight.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition Information
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I was wondering how many carbs this recipe has as it was not stated in the nutrients.
Sorry about that, the carbs for this recipe is 40 g
When do you add the chia seeds? I don’t see it in the instructions.
Thanks for catching that, Shawn! The chia seeds should be mixed in with the milk.
After I eat oatmeal in 2 hrs I’m starved
Jane, Maybe try eating 1 1/2 servings plus a slice of sprouted toast.
Hi Nichole! I’m curious how bananas do in overnight oats recipes. Do they get mushy at all or turn brown overnight? Thanks.
They may change color a little but layered between other items they won’t oxidize as fast.
Just a couple of drops of lemon juice on top then lightly stir will banish the brown banana.
Hello, are these suitable for toddlers/children? Thanks
My kids love this – it just depends on the child’s personal preference. If they like peanut butter, banana, and oatmeal the should enjoy this recipe!
It says 2 servings 227 calories is that per serving or for 2 servings?
It is 227 calories per serving.
Super yum😋
Happy to hear it, Jan! We’re glad you enjoyed it 🙂
what dimension of glass jars should i use.
sorry if this is a dumb question.
You can use pint or quart jars, or a glass bowl with a lid. 🙂
Do you put these in the refrigerator overnight?
Susan, Yes, place in the fridge overnight.
Do you have to cook the chia seeds and oats 1st or not? Just starting a plant based diet and it all looks sooooo delicious. Thank you
No you do not need to cook the chia seeds. They will soften as the soak over night.
What was the answer to cooking the oats first? Do I just let the uncooked oats soak up the mixture before putting in the jars or do I need to cook it first? Thanks
No, you do not need to cook first. The oats will absorb the liquid as they sit and soften.
When you say rolled oats what do you mean? Is quick cooking oatmeal OK? What about steel cut oats?
Rolled oats are quick oats. Steal cut oats are very different!
I prefer making overnight oats with steel cut oats. They don’t get mushy and pasty like quick oats do.
Im diabetic, so is this recommended for me and if so will this cause my blood sugar to go up?
Hi Chuck, that is a question for your physician based on your personal health plan.
I’m assuming you have to eat the next day? Can’t leave in the fridge more than one night correct? Due to the bananas getting brown.
Hi Jeanine, you are correct. Only leave in the fridge for one night. The bananas will turn brown the the oats will become VERY mushy!
How about chunky peanut butter?
Paula, That works fine.
I’m wondering if I could do the overnight oats with the almond milk and chia seeds then add the peanut butter and banana the next morning before eating?? Has anyone tried that? I don’t like cold oats so I would like to warm the oats first then add the banana and pb. Plus it’ll keep the peanut butter from stiffening up and the bananas from getting brown. This recipe looks amazing tho! I can’t wait to try it!
Michelle, Feel free to heat the oats before eating.
So is this recipe supposed to be for two people, or just one person? I see it says the servings is two. Just a little confused.
Betsy, It’s actually 1 serving. I updated the recipe. Please double the ingredients for two servings.:)
To make this more filling, I add a scoop of vanilla protein. Seems to hold my hunger longer with this delicious recipe. You can add a tad more almond milk to compensate.
Hello, Can you use another milk besides almond milk? Would cow’s milk work? Thank you.
Kelly, Sure, almost any milk will work, i.e. dairy, soy, oat milk, etc..
Very tasty but the nutritional info is very wrong and considering this website seeks to help people lose weight ( like me) I think this should be updated
Bradley, The data is now updated. I apologize for the mistake.
Interested in this recipe to hopefully get into a plant based life
Delish but when I added everything up it came to 19 points per serving!
Joanie, We use a smart points calculator.
Oh Lord have mercy! I made this last night and destroyed it this morning! This was soooo good and filing! I’m not an oatmeal person but this was divine!
Haha! We love reviews like this! 🤣 Thank you, Melinda! We’re so glad you loved it!
If I could just see the ingredients I’m so sure I’m going to make and eat for all in the house!
Here you go:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey optional
1 cup almond milk
1 banana sliced (very ripe)
2 tablespoons peanut butter natural, creamy
Is this to be eaten cold?
Hi Gail! Yes, this recipe is meant to be served cold! 🙂
Been eating this every morning this week. Really easy and good!