Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats are the best start to your day – creamy, delicious and nutritious! Mashed banana and peanut butter are the ultimate flavour combination, and you’ll love it in these easy overnight oats. Just a few minutes of preparation time before bed is needed and these oats will be ready for you to enjoy in the morning!
You will love these Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats because:
- They are ideal for meal prep – they’ll last for three days in the fridge, so you can get a head start on your breakfast for the week ahead.
- Of how easy they are to prepare – all you have to do is mash a banana, combine it with your other ingredients and pop the oats in the refrigerator overnight!
- You can adjust the quantities to your needs – the written recipe serves two, but it can easily be halved or doubled depending on how many people you want to serve.
- This recipe is so versatile – customise the toppings to your liking. Add fruit, nuts or yoghurt or just enjoy it as is.
Ingredients in this recipe:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
Banana – for the maximum natural sweetness, use a ripe banana. Bananas are at their best for this recipe when they are in between the eating and baking stage!
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – are ideal to use in this recipe. Although steel-cut oats and quick-cooking oats can be used in overnight oats recipes, they can produce a different texture and may require a different ratio of liquid.
Milk – I use almond milk in this recipe, but oat, soy or even dairy milk works fine. Add more milk prior to serving if you prefer a thinner texture.
Chia seeds – for extra fibre. Black or white chia seeds can be used in this recipe.
Maple syrup – for a hint of extra sweetness. You could also use honey – just be sure to combine it well with the peanut butter, as it will be harder to mix in once the milk and oats have been added.
Peanut Butter – use good quality natural peanut butter. Smooth or crunchy both work fine in this recipe.
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
1 – Mash the banana:
In a medium bowl, mash the banana using a potato masher or fork.
2 – Combine with the peanut butter:
To the banana, add the peanut butter and maple syrup and mix well to combine.
3 – Add the remaining ingredients:
To the banana and peanut butter mixture, add your rolled oats, milk and chia seeds. Whisk or stir the mixture well to combine.
4 – Refrigerate:
Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Tips for success and FAQs:
My Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats are so easy to prepare. As there are such few ingredients, I do recommend using the best quality available.
We recommend enjoying the oats within three days, for the best taste and texture.
Refrigerate your overnight oats mixture for at least 6 hours. I make mine just before bed and they’re perfect to enjoy in the morning.
There are different rules regarding this, depending on where you live in the world. For Australian residents, Coeliac Australia provides a great resource on this topic. Always be sure to read the labels and consult with a health professional if you are unsure.
Serving suggestions:
One of my favourite parts of making Easy Overnight Oats, is customising the toppings!
For this recipe, I like to use a topping of coconut yoghurt, some sliced fresh banana and a drizzle of peanut butter.
You could also try:
- Chopped peanuts – they add a great crunch and texture to the oats.
- Greek yoghurt, if you do not need to keep the recipe vegan.
- Fresh or dried fruit of your choice.
These Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats are a delicious way to start the day. I hope you’ll love how easy they are to prepare, not to mention the fantastic taste! Be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below!
Alex xx
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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
For the Overnight Oats:
- 1 large banana – ripe See Note 1
- ¼ cup peanut butter See Note 2
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup (80 g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ¼ cup (300 ml) milk – I use almond or oat See Note 3
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds See Note 4
Toppings (optional):
- Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt
- peanuts – roughly chopped
- coconut flakes and banana – freshly sliced when serving
Recipe Measurements:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, mash the banana.
- Add the peanut butter and maple syrup to the banana and mix until well combined.
- Add the milk, oats and chia seeds and stir to combine.
- Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve with toppings of your choice and additional milk if the mixture is too thick.
Notes
- Banana: for the best flavour and sweetness, make sure your banana is ripe.
- Peanut Butter: use smooth or crunchy – whatever you prefer.
- Milk: use milk of your choice. I use almond or oat milk. Add more milk when serving if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
- Toppings: the toppings are optional (and are not included in the nutritional information). Use toppings of your liking – see suggestions above.
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
Erin
Peanut butter is a must for me for breakfast so I HAD to try these. These have become my go-to take-along breakfast. Delicoius!
Alexandra
Hi Erin, I am so pleased that you enjoy the Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. It certainly is a great way to start the day. 🙂
Audrey
This was so delish! The peanut butter and banana went together so well.
Alexandra
Hi Audrey, thank you for your comments on the Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. I am so happy that you enjoyed them. 🙂
Karen
Wow! I am not a morning person, but these overnight oats are just the thing to get me out of bed. I love the combination of banana and peanut butter. The texture of all your overnight oat recipes is really quite perfect and the flavor is always spot on. Thanks!
Alexandra
Hi Karen, thank you for your lovely comments on the Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. It is such a great flavour combination. 🙂
Cynthia
Hi Alex! I’ve been loving your overnight oats recipes and have been making them as part of meal prep. This one is my favorite! I added a bit of cinnamon to them and it tastes like I’m having dessert for breakfast. It’s so good, thank you!
Alexandra
Hi Cynthia, thank you for your fantastic feedback on our Overnight Oats. What a great idea to add cinnamon to the Peanut Butter Oats. Sounds delicious! 🙂