Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Published 7/12/2023 • Updated 8/27/2024
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If I had to choose one overnight oats flavor to eat for the rest of my life, it would hands down be this peanut butter banana variation. I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve made them and the same goes for lots of you. I love eating them with a giant scoop of peanut butter on top with some sliced bananas. And, more recently, I’ve been adding a scoop of protein powder!
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“I can’t even count how many times I’ve made this recipe! I sometimes add a little protein powder to it too! This is one of my favorite breakfasts to meal prep for a busy week. Thank you!” -Larissa
This peanut butter banana overnight oats recipe is one of our most popular Fit Foodie Finds breakfasts. They are smooth, and creamy, and only take 5 minutes to prepare. Bonus – my 1-year-old Gus is obsessed with them, which means your kids will love them too 🕺
What is in peanut butter banana overnight oats?
You are absolutely going to love this creamy overnight oats recipe. It’s sweetened with mashed banana and honey and made thick and creamy with Greek yogurt and peanut butter. Enjoy!
- Rolled Oats
(you can sub quick cooking, but we prefer the texture of rolled) - Creamy Peanut Butter
- Banana
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Greek Yogurt
- Honey
- Chia Seeds
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
(you can sub quick cooking, but we prefer the texture of rolled)
Variations for PB Banana Overnight Oats
- Add protein: If you’re hoping to fit more protein into your diet, go ahead and try adding around 2 tablespoons of your favorite protein powder or collagen.
- Use a different sweetener: feel free to swap the honey for maple syrup, agave, or even brown sugar.
- Swap the peanut butter: if you can’t do peanut butter, any kind of nut butter works. Try almond butter or cashew butter!
Topping Ideas
Don’t forget the toppings…it’s the best part! We went with more sliced bananas, a dollop of creamy peanut butter, and some chopped peanuts. Here are other ideas:
- Berries
- chocolate chips
- Fresh lemon zest
- Almond milk
- Dried cranberries
Check it out!
Guide to Overnight Oats
This is our guide to overnight oats. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make overnight oats and how to flavor them, too! We have a base recipe that we swear by and have tested 8 simple flavor variations so that you don’t get bored.
How long do PB Banana Overnight Oats last in the fridge?
Store leftover peanut butter banana overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3. We recommend on adding your toppings fresh right before serving.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Wet
- 1/2 medium banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, creamy
- 1/4 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt, plain
- 3/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- First, mash 1/2 banana in a large bowl. Then add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Add in dry ingredients and mix again.
- Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold.
Tips & Notes
- Feel free to double this recipe.
- It should stay good refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
- Depending on how thick you like your overnight oats, you may add a splash of almond milk before serving.
- Nutrition facts are without the toppings.
Watch It
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! I love overnight oats and will usually make a batch of 8 (2 servings for the next 4 days) for my hubby and I. Any idea if the bananas will stay good for that long? Thanks!
That’s a really good question. You should be fine, but it all depends on the ripeness of your nanner!
I made this recipe late last night for a easy start to a very early work day and it was delicious! Seriously can’t believe how good it tasted – it was enough to wake me up and get me going and feel full from 6 am – 2pm so thank you 🙂 it was also super easy to make. I altered it a bit – almond instead of peanut butter, nutmeg instead of cinnamon and no Greek yogurt and I used steel cut oats instead of rolled and it is the most amazing and hearty breakfast!
YASSSSSSS! Wow you used steel cut oats? Did it work? Did they get soft enough? I’ve never actually tried overnight oats with steel cut, but I get asked all the time!
Yes, the steel cut oats worked amazingly! The whole thing tasted like a soft, almost buttery texture – which would make me feel guilty except knowing there’s nothing bad in it 🙂
This is delicious! My boyfriend and I are doing the SSS (starting off with week 1 since I just found your site) and this was our breakfast today. I’ve never had OO before and these are amazing and a super easy recipe to boot! I love how the calorie count is included and the portion size is perfect. Thanks so much for these interesting and appetizing choices!
YAY!!! So glad you found me and that you’re starting the SSS. Such a fun program…I did the workouts all weekend!
Would I be able to serve this warm as well??
Absolutely! I have before.
This looks yummy but not sure if I’d like it cold. When you warm it, do you just pop it in the microwave?
Yes! That’s all you have to do.
Just stumbled across your blog. I love it! I just made these overnight oats for my lunch tomorrow and pre-workout breakfast on Saturday. Making meals ahead of time helps me stay on track.
Woohoo! Love times a million!!!
Can you use a substitute for greek yogurt? Coconut milk?? I don’t do dairy. Thanks!
Hey Kelly! I have not personally tried that, but I don’t see why not. You could also just omit the Greek yogurt and up the almond milk in this recipe!
Hi Lee,
This year’s recipes look absolutely scrumptious!!! Quick question – do these fit one serving in a jar like last year’s did? That’s been so convenient to keep in the fridge!
Just curious,
Kelly Renée
These serve 2! But actually- 2 servings will fit perfectly in a mason jar, so you’re good to go if that’s what you have!
Overnight oat week, LOVE IT! I haven’t made them all winter because I like my oats warm on cold mornings, but need to start prepping these again.
I am the same way, but am finally back on the overnight oat train. Hopefully it will bring some warm weather my way! PLEASE!
Love overnight oats. Great recipe and your video is absolutely wonderful.
Thanks, love!
A combo of flavours that never goes out of style, Yum!
Look forward to seeing what else you have in store, three cheers for overnight oats.
WEEEEEE!