Description
This Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats recipe is a quick, nutritious, and delicious no-cook breakfast option. Rolled oats soaked overnight in milk are combined with peanut butter and sweetened with maple syrup, then topped with fresh banana slices for a creamy and satisfying meal ready to grab and go in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon whole flax seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Topping
- 1/2 banana, sliced (add when ready to eat)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mason jar or bowl, mix the rolled oats, whole flax seeds, and cinnamon thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and seeds.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk and maple syrup, stirring well to combine all ingredients uniformly with the oats.
- Add Peanut Butter: Drop in the peanut butter and stir gently just enough to swirl it around—the peanut butter will partially blend into the mixture while leaving some texture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar with its lid or use plastic wrap to cover the bowl. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to allow the oats to soak and soften.
- Serve: When ready to eat, remove the cover and top your overnight oats with the sliced banana. Optionally, drizzle extra maple syrup and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon over the top for added sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or steel-cut oats, but soak time may vary.
- If you prefer thinner oats, increase the milk up to 1 cup for a creamier consistency.
- Overnight oats keep well covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them perfect for meal prepping.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or toppings as desired.
- This recipe is customizable by swapping peanut butter with other nut or seed butters according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
