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Overnight Peanut Butter Banana Oats

A simple and nutritious breakfast that combines rolled oats, peanut butter, and bananas, perfect for making ahead of time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats Use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups milk (or non-dairy alternative) You can use almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter Feel free to substitute with almond or cashew butter.
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced Bananas should be ripe for sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional) Can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
  • a pinch salt Helps to balance the flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Stir well until the peanut butter is fully mixed in.
  3. Gently fold in the sliced bananas.
  4. Divide the mixture into jars or bowls, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  5. In the morning, stir the oats, add more milk if needed, and enjoy your nutritious breakfast!

Notes

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze portions for longer storage. Optionally, add toppings like extra banana slices, a drizzle of honey, or chopped nuts before serving.