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Easy Overnight Peanut Butter Banana Oats: Best Creamy Breakfast

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This easy overnight peanut butter banana oats recipe is creamy, naturally sweet, and tastes like a decadent dessert for breakfast—but it’s actually good for you. It takes five minutes to throw together the night before, making it the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk of your choice
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ripe banana, sliced (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter, warmed (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine the wet ingredients: In your jar or bowl, add 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the peanut butter is completely incorporated.
  2. Add the oats: Pour in 1 cup of rolled oats. Stir well with a spoon or spatula until every oat is coated in the liquid mixture. Scrape the bottom and sides of the jar.
  3. Seal and refrigerate: Put the lid on your jar and place it in the refrigerator. Let it sit for at least 6 hours, but overnight (8-12 hours) is ideal.
  4. Check the consistency in the morning: Give the jar a gentle shake or stir. The oats should be thick and creamy. If too thick, stir in a splash of milk. If too thin, adjust next time.
  5. Prepare the toppings: Just before serving, slice your ripe banana into thin rounds. Warm 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until runny.
  6. Assemble and serve: Spoon the oats into a bowl or eat directly from the jar. Top with banana slices, a drizzle of warm peanut butter, and a sprinkle of chia seeds and chocolate chips. Eat immediately.

Notes

Don’t stir the banana into the oats before refrigerating; it will oxidize and turn brown. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Mix peanut butter into liquid first to avoid clumps. Let sit full 8 hours for proper texture. Can be stored in fridge for up to 4 days without toppings.

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Keywords: overnight oats, peanut butter, banana, breakfast, easy, creamy, healthy, no-cook

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