Description
Creamy overnight oats layered with rich peanut butter and ripe banana, sweetened with honey and thickened with chia seeds for a no-cook, make-ahead breakfast that’s ready when you are.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 small ripe banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash the banana in a bowl.
- Add rolled oats, milk, peanut butter, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a mason jar or airtight container.
- Seal the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, give it a stir and add toppings like banana slices, more peanut butter, or granola if desired.
- Serve cold or warm slightly if preferred.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and mashability.
- Swap honey for maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Chia seeds help thicken the oats but can be replaced with ground flaxseed.
- Make 2–3 jars at once to prep ahead for the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight oats, peanut butter banana oats, make ahead breakfast, no cook oatmeal, healthy oats recipe