Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Be ready for the morning by making your breakfast the night in advance! Peanut Butter Overnight Oats are a go-to easy and delicious breakfast, with old fashioned oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, peanut butter, honey, and bananas.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
I love oatmeal for breakfast, for their health benefits and the endless varieties I can make, so overnight oats are my solution to the changing seasons. While I do like to switch up the toppings and ingredients in my overnight oats, my go-to recipe is this Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats recipe. It's easy, delicious, packed with 22 grams of protein, and never fails to keep me full until lunchtime!
Ingredients in Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
This overnight oat recipe with peanut butter is made with pantry ingredients that you likely have on hand. Simple and clean ingredients that also pack a punch with 22 grams of protein!
Old Fashioned Oats - I always used old fashioned oats instead of quick oats. They're a heartier texture and won't get mushy like quick oats will.
Milk - I use whatever I have in the refrigerator - anything from 1-2% milk to unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I think coconut and oat milk would be good, too.
Chia Seeds - chia seeds add fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and high-quality protein. They also absorb a lot of liquid and add a chewy texture to the oats.
Peanut Butter - my favorite is Smucker's Natural peanut butter.
Honey - this adds a little but of natural sweetness. Maple syrup would work well, too.
Greek Yogurt - this gets added on the day of and adds the nutritional benefits of Greek yogurt including protein. I typically use plain whole milk Greek yogurt, but have occasionally used vanilla Greek yogurt!
Bananas
Salt - just a dash is all that you need to really bring out the flavor.
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
This peanut butter overnight oats recipe is super simple and very flexible to adapt with ingredients you have on hand.
Combine the overnight oats ingredients. Add the ingredients except for the Greek yogurt and banana into individual jars or glass bowls that have a lid. This recipe is written for two servings but you can easily double or triple it.
Refrigerate. Cover the container with their lids and place in the refrigerator overnight. This is where the magic happens! The liquid will soften the oats to make them into an oatmeal consistency. In addition, the chia seeds will soak up the liquid and lend to the creaminess of the overnight oats.
Stir in Greek yogurt and top with banana. In the morning, you can stir in the Greek yogurt and top with sliced banana and additional drizzle of peanut butter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
Can these be made multiple days in advance?
Yes! I like to make 3-4 days worth of oats ahead of time, adding the yogurt and bananas at the end when I'm ready to eat. You can make them up to 5 days in advance, storing them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. I love storing mine in wide mouth mason jars, which makes them easy for a grab and go breakfast on busy mornings.
Can I substitute other nut butters for the peanut butter?
Definitely. Almond butter and cashew butter would work great in this recipe.
Can I use steel cut oats instead of old fashioned oats?
You can, but the texture will be different. Steel cut oats are chopped instead of flattened, like old fashioned oats, so they have a chewier texture. When I make steel cut overnight oats, I like to soak them longer - 18-24 hours instead of just 12, so they are a bit softer.
Are overnight oats vegan?
If you use almond milk, dairy-free vegan yogurt, and maple syrup instead of honey, then yes these overnight oats are considered vegan.
What is the difference between oatmeal and overnight oats?
Oatmeal is oats that are cooked in water or milk on the stovetop or the microwave. Overnight oats are simply combined with milk and other ingredients, and left to sit in the refrigerator overnight. The oats (and chia seeds in this recipe) absorb the liquid and soften on their own, without cooking.
Are overnight oats eaten cold?
Yes! You do not warm up the oats in the mornings, as the oats are eaten cold.
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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ⅓ cups milk I use vanilla unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1 banana, sliced
Instructions
- Add ⅓ cup of the oats to each of the two bowls with lids.
- Add ⅔ cup of milk, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and a dash of salt to eat bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, add the Greek yogurt, stirring to combine, and top with sliced bananas.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can double this batch to make overnight oats for the entire week. Add a splash more of milk if it needs it after being in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
- You can use whatever milk you prefer - I like unsweetened almond milk.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Can I use something that isn’t diary based for the yogurt?