Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
This high-protein Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats recipe has become my absolute favorite for busy mornings. It’s easy to prepare in just five minutes, then left to chill, and is packed with wholesome ingredients like steel-cut oats, Greek yogurt, and flax seeds, making it the perfect choice for a filling and nutritious breakfast.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked steel cut oats ¼ cup uncooked
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- ½-¾ cup sliced berries or your favorite fruit
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¼ banana
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds or walnuts
- dash of cinnamon and nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Cook the steel cut oats ahead of time (Tip: I cook steel cut oats in bulk and freeze them in 1 cup portions to use later!)
- Combine the cooked oats, and the rest of the ingredients through the banana in a mason jar or tupperware. Stir until combined.
- Put the container in the fridge and store overnight.
- In the morning, add 1 tbsp sliced almonds or walnuts, cinnamon/nutmeg, stir and enjoy!
Notes
- My #1 Tip for making my Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats is to make sure I get that liquid-to-oats ratio just right. If I don’t add enough liquid, the oats can end up too dry or grainy, and we definitely don’t want that.
- Pre-Cook Your Steel-Cut Oats: I cook my steel-cut oats ahead of time to make sure they have a soft, creamy texture. This step is key to getting the perfect consistency for my peanut butter banana overnight oats.
- Save The Toppings For The Next Morning: I wait to add the toppings until the morning so they stay fresh and crunchy. If I add them too soon, they get soggy overnight.
- Mix Well Before Refrigeration: I always give the mixture a good stir before putting it in the fridge to make sure every oat is soaked in the liquid. This helps get a consistent texture throughout.
- Boost Of Sweetness: If I want a little extra sweetness, I add a splash of pure maple syrup or drizzle some honey. It gives the oats a natural, delicious sweetness.
- Do not Freeze: I don't recommend freezing these peanut butter overnight oats.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jar | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.5g | Protein: 27.2g | Fat: 18.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 309.6mg | Potassium: 523.2mg | Fiber: 10.8g | Sugar: 18.7g