These Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats make the perfect easy breakfast or snack. They are packed with nutrition thanks to whole grain oats, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt. Plus, they are perfect to meal prep in advance!

Creamy and Delicious Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Packed with healthy fats, plenty of fiber, whole grains, and protein, overnight oats are nutritious quick and easy breakfast! If you love oatmeal but don’t always have the time to make a batch each morning then overnight oats are for you!

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You can make them the night before, grab them in the morning, top with fresh fruit, and start the day with a nutritious breakfast that will keep you feeling nourished and energized until lunch!

What Are Overnight Oats?

Overnight oats are made from combining whole grain rolled oats with a liquid, like almond milk, and other tasty ingredients like nut butter, yogurt, or fruit. The oats soak overnight in the liquid, soften, and have the perfect creamy texture, similar to stovetop oatmeal.

Why I LOVE Overnight Oats

I have become a huge fan of overnight oats over the last year or so and I don’t see my love for them going anywhere any time soon. Here are few reasons why I LOVE overnight oats:

  • Easy to make – all you need is five minutes the night before to stir together your overnight oats and pop them in the fridge for any easy breakfast the next morning.
  • Incredibly filling – unlike other breakfast options, these oats keep me feeling satisfied until lunch.
  • Packed with nutrition – overnight oats are packed with fiber, healthy fats, carbohydrates, and protein!

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What You Need to Make PB Banana Overnight Oats

Old Fashioned Oats: for this recipe we’re using gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats.

Banana: to ensure the oats have that delicious banana flavor, you’ll need one whole ripe banana.

Almond Milk: my go-to liquid for overnight oats is almond milk just because I always seem to have it on hand. You can use an unflavored almond milk or vanilla flavored.

Greek Yogurt: pb banana overnight oats are packed with protein thanks to the addition of whole milk Greek yogurt. It makes the oats nice and creamy, too!

Peanut Butter: the combination of peanut butter and banana is a match made in heaven and there is plenty of delicious peanut butter flavor running through these oats. Be sure to use a natural peanut butter without any added sweetener or oils if you can find it!

Chia Seeds: these add an extra dose of healthy fats and fiber plus they help to give the oats a great texture.

Cinnamon: oats and cinnamon go so well together! plus the spice pairs perfectly with the banana and peanut butter.

Sweetener: maple syrup or honey will work both well in these oats. You could also leave out the sweetener entirely if you prefer.

Vanilla Extract: for that delicious vanilla flavor in every single bite.

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Ways to Customize

  • Use a different nut butter – any nut butter will work in this recipe so feel free to get creative! Cashew butter, almond butter, or even pecan butter would all be wonderful.
  • Sweeten things up – Feel free to add another tablespoon of sweetener to your oats if you like them on the sweeter side.
  • Keep your oats dairy-free – You can use your favorite dairy-free Greek yogurt (like coconut milk or almond milk yogurt) in this recipe.
  • Add extra fruit – my strawberry overnight oats are one of my favorite recipes because I love adding extra fresh berries to my oats! You can add a handful of strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries to these oats for extra berry flavor. A handful of shredded coconut would also be delicious!
  • Switch up the milk – instead of almond milk you can switch things up and use coconut milk or cashew milk. Regular dairy milk would be great too!

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How to Make Peanut Banana Overnight Oats in 5 Simple Steps

Step One: Add the Greek yogurt, mashed banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and cashew butter to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until well combined.

Step Two: Add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until well combined.

Step Three: Transfer the oats to large wide mouthed glass container with a lid (like a weck jar/mason jar).

Step Four: After the oats have chilled, remove them from the fridge and give them a stir.

Step Five: Separate the oats into two different serving bowls or jars. Feel free to add an extra splash of milk if you want to thin the oats out a bit. Top the oats with a spoonful of peanut butter, banana slices, and a sprinkle of hemp or chia seeds.

My Favorite Healthy Additions

  • Protein Powder I love adding a plain or vanilla protein powder to these oats to add even more protein to my breakfast or snack.
  • Flax Seeds you can add flax seed instead of chia seeds to these oats if you like for healthy fat and fiber.
  • Hemp Seeds I love adding these for a little extra crunch!

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Topping Ideas

Toppings are one of the best parts of eating overnight oats for me and there are a wide variety of delicious toppings to choose from. You can go with fresh fruit, more nut butter, nuts and seeds, and so much more. Here are a few of my favorite topping options:

How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?

Your overnight oats should last for 3-5 days in an air-tight container in the fridge. While they will still be good to eat after a few days, know that the texture of the oats may change as they soak up more liquid.

Can You Eat Them Warm?

Yes! While overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold instead of hot, like traditional oatmeal, you can heat them up if you prefer. I recommend giving them a try cold first though to see how you like them.

If you would like to heat them up, you can do so by heating them for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until warm.

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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: no cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats make the perfect easy breakfast or snack. They are packed with nutrition thanks to whole grain oats, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt. Plus, they are perfect to meal prep in advance!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 mashed banana
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup gluten free old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Add the Greek yogurt, mashed banana, almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and peanut butter to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until well combined.
  2. Add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until well combined.
  3. Transfer the oats to large wide mouthed glass container with a lid (like a weck jar/mason jar).
  4. After the oats have chilled, remove them from the fridge and give them a stir.
  5. Separate the oats into two different serving bowls or jars. Feel free to add an extra splash of milk if you want to thin the oats out a bit. Top the oats with a spoonful of peanut butter, banana slices, and a sprinkle of hemp or chia seeds.

Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat

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16 Comments

  1. These were the best overnight oats I’ve ever made. They were super filling. I had them first thing and didn’t feel hungry all morning.






  2. These are the best overnight oats. I make this recipe all the time! Easy and so delicious.






  3. Meredith Epstein says:

    delish and easy!






  4. This recipe has revolutionized my morning routine!! I never got the fuss about overnight oats until I tried this. I am a breakfast eater, but was getting bored of my daily cereal. This is so good and I look forward to eating it in the morning! I’ve made it 3 times in the past 2 weeks. I stick it in a Tupperware container and it stays perfect in the fridge for 3 days. I’m obsessed. I can’t say enough






    1. Ashlea Carver says:

      I’m so glad you love this recipe as much as I do, Morgan!

  5. Loving this recipe for an easy and filling postpartum breakfast! So delicious!






  6. Kelly Powers says:

    Yum! Love this classic recipe. Overnight oats are such a great base for seasonal fruit.

  7. Ashley K. says:

    I made this as written plus a couple tablespoons of cocoa powder. Didn’t use the sweetener since my bananas were suuuuuuuper ripe and sweet. This is the first overnight oats recipe I’ve enjoyed! I think the chia seeds really help with the texture (which has been my issue with other overnight oats recipes). Delicious!






  8. This was so delicious! I used almond butter instead of peanut butter. First time I’ve enjoyed overnight oats. Hubby liked it too.






    1. Ashlea Carver says:

      Wonderful!! So glad to hear that!

  9. Thus was so delicious! I used almond butter instead of peanut butter. First time I’ve enjoyed overnight oats. Hubby liked it too.

  10. My very first attempt at overnight oats and they were delicious. Great recipe, thank you!






  11. Casey Colodny says:

    Ashley, you are the queen of overnight oats! These were creamy, peanut buttery and filled me perfectly!






    1. This is the only overnight oat recipe you will ever need!!!! First time making them and it is perfect. Creamy, delicious, perfectttt in every way and super customizable. Also Ashlea thank you for including notes if wanting to double/triple the recipe! I made a double batch of these and wanted to make it chocolate so used the cocoa powder measurement from chocolate overnight oat recipe. I’ll be good for the week and because you can add whatever topping to them you have a diff variation everyday. Thanks so much!






  12. Very tasty – I love almost anything with PB! This recipe made enough oats for at least 4 days for me to. (I add a heaping teaspoon of hemp seeds, ground flax, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and some walnuts to each serving.) Thanks for the yummy addition to my breakfast!






    1. Ashlea Carver says:

      so glad you loved it, Linda!