Name: Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1 ripe banana; 1/2 cup almond milk; 1-2 tbsp peanut butter

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Are you ever rushing out the door in the morning without breakfast because you don’t have time? If so, I have the best recipe for you! These peanut butter banana overnight oats take only 5 minutes to make the night before, and are ready for you to grab and go in the morning!

They are gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free. The banana naturally sweetens the oats and provides such a delicious and refreshing flavor. If overnight oats aren’t your thing, you can definitely heat them up in the morning. Such a versatile breakfast!

What Ingredients Do I Need?

As if these banana overnight oats weren’t easy enough, you only need a few ingredients! I’m telling you, these are SO EASY. You’ll be making them everyday! Here’s everything you’ll need:

Rolled oats
Almond milk
A ripe banana (the key is an extra ripe banana!)
Cinnamon
Chia seeds
Peanut butter

Benefits of Overnight Oats

There are so many benefits to overnight oats. The first one being the convenience aspect. I don’t know about you guys, but I have no patience for making oats in the morning. I’m not sure if I’ve just gotten so used to overnight oats or what, but I cannot be bothered!

Overnight oats are made the night before and require zero cooking. I’ve come to prefer my oats cold instead of hot, but you can certainly heat them up in the morning if you prefer.

Secondly, oats on their own provide so many health benefits. They are high in fiber, which is great for heart health, digestive health, and will keep you full and satisfied.

Whenever I have oats for breakfast, I’m always good until lunch and don’t need any snacks. They are so filling! Rolled oats are also super cost-friendly and will run you around $3 for a huge bag. They’ll last you forever and will give you so many meals for a great price!

How to Make the Overnight Oats

All you need to make these banana overnight oats are a container and all the ingredients listed above. Super easy!

Start by adding the rolled oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon to a container. Grab a super ripe banana and reserve 1/4-1/2 of it for later.

Mash the remaining banana with the back of a fork until it’s totally smooth. This is easier with extra ripe bananas! Add the mashed banana in with the rolled oats along with the almond milk.

Mix everything together well, cover with a lid, and store it in the refrigerator overnight. You can also store the remaining banana in the fridge.

In the morning, take the oats and banana out of the refrigerator. Mix the oats well and top with the remaining banana and a big spoonful of peanut butter. Enjoy!

Toppings

I kept my peanut butter banana overnight oats really simple. You can definitely get creative and add a little something extra to make it your own! Here are some toppings that would be amazing in these overnight oats:

Fresh berries
Diced apples
Chopped walnuts
Almond butter
Cacao powder
Maple syrup

More Overnight Oats Recipes

If you’re a fan of overnight oats, make sure you try out some more recipes that are absolutely delicious!

Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Recipe by Mary WeissCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy

Servings

serving

Prep time

minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup almond milk
1-2 tbsp peanut butter

Directions

In a container or mason jar, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
Use 3/4 of your ripe banana and mash it with the back of a fork. Save the rest for topping your oats in the morning! Add the mashed banana in with the rolled oats along with the almond milk.
Mix the overnight oats until everything is combined. Place in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 3 nights.
Take the oats out in the morning and top with the remaining banana and peanut butter. Enjoy!