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Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats

Published December 22, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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A jar of peanut butter banana oatmeal on a wood board with text overlay
A jar of peanut butter banana oatmeal on a wood board with text overlay
A jar of peanut butter banana oatmeal on a wood board with text overlay

Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats is the best way to start the day! This easy recipe combines oats, peanut butter, banana, cinnamon, and maple into the most delicious oatmeal that takes only minutes to make. These oats can be enjoyed chilled, warmed, and on-the-go.

A mason jar of peanut butter and banana overnight oats on a wood board with wood spoon and banana blurred in the background

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Mornings are very busy and this easy, make-ahead breakfast recipe for Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats has definitely simplified them. 

I use one of my favorite go-to flavor combinations to create these oats. Peanut butter, bananas, maple, and cinnamon.

I actually first got this idea from a local sandwich shop called Purebread Deli. I re-created their Hound Dog sandwich (which is sadly no longer on the menu) into this Peanut Butter Banana Panini and then made this oatmeal recipe next.

Why This Recipe Works

It’s a super easy, make-ahead breakfast recipe. You can make jars or bowls of this oatmeal for the week and have breakfast practically ready for you as soon as you wake up. It definitely helps when mornings get crazy busy.

The combination of flavors is so good together and it is delicious right out of the fridge or warmed up.

Both kids and adults will love this oatmeal!

Peanut Butter & Banana Overnight Oats

Ingredients

Ingredients to make peanut butter banana overnight oats on a white background with labels

  • You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or even steel cut oats.
  • Any type of milk should work just fine in this recipe.
  • Flax seeds are optional. You can swap them for chia seeds, if you’d like.

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Prepare these oats the night before you want to eat them for breakfast.

You will need a mason jar or bowl. If using a mason or canning jar, I recommend the 16 ounce size. I do use the smaller 8 ounce jars, but it tends to overflow a little.

Create!

oats in a glass jar with other ingredients around it

Mix the oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon in a mason jar or bowl.

Overnight oats and milk and cinnamon in a glass jar with a banana and bowl of peanut butter next to it

Stir in the milk and maple syrup.

Chef’s Tip: if you prefer a thinner oatmeal, you can use up to 1 cup of milk.

Peanut butter oats in a mason jar with the lid in and a banana in the background

Drop in the peanut butter and mix it around just a little.

Place the lid on the jar or cover the bowl with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

Present!

angles view of a mason jar of peanut butter and banana overnight oats on a wood board with wood spoon and a spoon blurred in the background

In the morning, remove the lid or plastic wrap. Top the oats with the banana slices.

You can drizzle on some extra maple syrup and add a pinch of cinnamon to the top of the bananas, for added flavor.

Chef’s Tip: if you prefer to warm your oats, do so before you add the banana.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or even steel cut oats.
  • Increase ratio of milk to oats for thinner oatmeal. You can use up to 1 cup of milk.
  • Overnight oats can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are a great option for weekly meal prep.

FAQ’s

Are Overnight Oats Healthy?

Overnights oats can be considered healthy as oatmeal provides plenty of whole grains, protein, fiber and more.

Do You Eat Overnight Oats Hot or Cold?

Overnight oats are meant to be enjoyed cold, right out of the refrigerator, however, you can warm them up if you prefer.

Simple heat them in the microwave or on the stovetop.

What is the Ratio For Overnight Oats?

The ratio of overnight oats can vary.

For thicker oatmeal, use 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of milk.

If you prefer a thinner oatmeal, use up to 1 cup of milk for a 1/2 cup of rolled oats.

Can You Use Quick Oats for Overnight Oats

Yes. You can use quick oats or even steel cut oats, sometimes called Irish oatmeal.

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A mason jar of peanut butter and banana overnight oats on a wood board
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Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats is the best way to start the day! This easy recipe combines oats, peanut butter, banana, cinnamon, and maple into the most delicious oatmeal that takes only minutes to make. These oats can be enjoyed chilled, warmed, and on-the-go.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 447kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon whole flax seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/2 banana (sliced - wait until ready to eat)

Instructions

  • Mix the oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon in a mason jar or a bowl.
  • Add the milk and maple syrup and stir well.
  • Drop in the peanut butter and mix it around just a little.
  • Place the lid on the jar or cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • When ready to eat, remove the lid or plastic wrap. Top the oats with the banana slices. Drizzle on extra maple syrup and add a pinch of cinnamon to the top of the bananas, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or even steel cut oats.
  • Increase ratio of milk to oats for thinner oatmeal. You can use up to 1 cup of milk.
  • Overnight oats can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are a great option for weekly meal prep.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2.3mg

This recipe was originally posted on June 22, 2017. It was updated with step-by-step instructions, new photos, tips, techniques, FAQ’s and video in December 2020.

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Comments

  1. Tisha Taylor says

    May 2, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    Can you use instant oatmeal if that’s all you have on hand for the oats?

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      May 3, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Yes! They should work out just fine.

      – Lauren

      Reply
  2. Estella Osorio says

    June 6, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Looks delicious. Gotta try.

    Reply
  3. Teja says

    October 20, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    I made overnight oats for the first time following this recipe and I had no idea if I’d like them, since I’ve never had them. They are absolutely delicious! I think I like them better than oatmeal. I did sub honey for maple syrup and it was just fine.

    Reply
  4. Winnie says

    September 3, 2019 at 9:59 am

    This by far is my favourite breakfast. I make it almost everyday! I also add 1 tsp chia seeds and 1 tsp hemp hearts. Few more calories but healthy ones. I also put a whole banana on top in the morning lol!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 3, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      So glad to hear that you love it!
      – Lauren

      Reply
  5. Brittany says

    February 24, 2019 at 7:44 pm

    This sounds delicious! Has whole milk been used instead of almond milk?

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 24, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Hi Brittany! You should be able to use whole milk, no problem 🙂

      Reply
  6. Esther M. says

    June 27, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    OMG…so delicious!
    I had it for breakfast this morning and even forgot about the peanut butter in there. Just put it in the microwave to warm up for a few seconds. It was so good and so filling.
    I also sprinkled a few walnuts on top.

    Thanks for a great recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      June 28, 2018 at 9:25 am

      So glad you liked it! I like it warmed up too!

      Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 12, 2018 at 7:52 am

      Glad you enjoyed it! I like it warmed up a little too 🙂

      Reply
  7. amy says

    May 23, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Baby approved!!

    Thank you for the recipe! Breakfast is tricky with my picky 12 month old. she’s anti-eggs. She absolutely loved this. So did her father and myself 🙂

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      May 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Haha – that’s awesome! You’re having better luck than me! My son is allergic to egg and won’t way anything except crackers and dry Cheerios! Glad everyone likes it!

      Reply
  8. Dina says

    April 24, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    I love this recipe….I am a long distance runner and all these ingredients are my favorite! I make my own granola to put in my yogurt and it comes out amazing..

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      April 25, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Awesome! I am so glad you love it!!!

      Reply
  9. Debbie says

    September 18, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Can you use steel cut oats or quick oats for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 18, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      Hi Debbie!
      My guess is that either of those types of oats will work for overnight oat recipes, but I’m not sure that the oat to milk ratio would be exactly the same. I haven’t tested this recipe with anything except rolled oats so I can’t tell you 100% for sure. Sorry I can’t be more help!

      Reply
  10. Tabitha says

    September 10, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Hello! Just curious as to what your thoughts would be with adding some plain Greek yogurt? I don’t get enough yogurt since I don’t like the texture without it being in something else like a smoothie.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      September 10, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Tabitha! I know there are recipes out there that use both Greek yogurt and milk, but I haven’t done it myself so I am not sure hat ratios would work. I also don’t know if the tangi-ness of the yogurt would taste as good with peanut butter and bananas as it does with fruit. You could always add more peanut butter to try to mask the taste – you can never have too much peanut butter 🙂

      Reply
  11. Brianna Hoag says

    August 22, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Could I make a big batch of this and have it for a few days in a row? It sounds so delicious.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      August 23, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Hi Brianna! I’ve honestly never kept it longer than a day, but imagine it would get mushier as the days go by. I’d try maybe 2 and see how it goes before making too much 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kristin says

    August 22, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    I’ve never had overnight oatmeal like this and excited to try and this recipe sounds awesome. So do you just eat the oats straight from the frig, cold or do you warm it up?

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      August 22, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Hi Kristen, thank you! With these oats I usually just eat them cold, right out of the fridge. You can warm them a little if you prefer, they should be just fine 🙂 Hope this helps!

      Reply
  13. Youssef says

    August 21, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    Do you cook them at all (oats)

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      August 21, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Youssef! Nope, no need to cook the oats. They will soften up plenty after sitting in the milk all night 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  14. Alexis says

    July 27, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Hi! Can you tell me what size jar you use? I want to be sure I have the right size!!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 27, 2017 at 8:46 pm

      Hi Alexis! I used 8oz canning jars. Everything just fit 🙂 Hope you love this recipe as much as I do!

      Reply
  15. Ayesha says

    July 20, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Hi lauren! can you give nutritional value of this.. counting calories now a days :/

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 20, 2017 at 7:35 am

      Hi Ayesha! I’m working towards getting a program that adds all the nutritional info to each recipe, but in the meantime I put all the ingredients into the calorie counter on http://www.myfitnesspal.com and got a total of 456 calories using the exact ingredients in the recipe. There are also 51 carbs, 21g fat, 16g protein, 183mg sodium, and 12g of sugar. Hope this helps – Lauren

      Reply
  16. Victoria says

    July 16, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    I was wondering if you or anyone in your family has had difficulty digesting flaxseeds. I’ve read it’s not recommended not only for digestion purposes, but also to ensure you receive all the nutrients by eating them ground instead.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 17, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Hi Victoria! We have no problems at all with flax seeds, but you are right – you get more benefit from ground flax seeds, especially if they are ground immediately before eating them. I like to add them whole for texture and some benefit (plus it’s easier than breaking out the grinder 🙂

      Reply
  17. Joanne |No Plate Like Home says

    July 10, 2017 at 6:55 am

    This looks yummy. I should use up my rolled oats.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 10, 2017 at 8:01 am

      Thanks Joanne! You’ll have to run out to buy more – this oatmeal is so addicting!

      Reply

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