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.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 447kcal
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.
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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.
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