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Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats: Easy 5-Minute Recipe

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These creamy peanut butter banana overnight oats are a quick, no-cook breakfast that tastes like a peanut butter banana smoothie in oatmeal form. Made in just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for meal prep and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for dairy-free; use extra milk)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 medium ripe banana (the riper the better)
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (natural, like Skippy or Justin’s)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust based on banana sweetness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure vanilla)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: sliced banana, extra peanut butter drizzle, dark chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, cinnamon, hemp hearts

Instructions

  1. Mash the banana: Peel one ripe banana and place it in a small bowl. Use a fork to mash it until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining (about 30 seconds).
  2. Add the wet ingredients: To the same bowl, add 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. If needed, microwave for 15 seconds to help blend.
  3. Stir in the dry ingredients: Add 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is evenly distributed, ensuring no dry patches remain at the bottom.
  4. Transfer to a jar: Pour the mixture into a mason jar or airtight container, leaving about an inch of space at the top for expansion.
  5. Seal and refrigerate: Tightly seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but ideally 8-12 hours (overnight).
  6. Serve: In the morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Serve cold or microwave for 45-60 seconds for a warm breakfast. Top with desired toppings.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Avoid quick oats (they turn mushy) and steel-cut oats (won’t soften enough). For best texture, use fresh rolled oats and fresh peanut butter. Don’t skip the salt—it helps the oats absorb liquid evenly. Toppings should be added fresh in the morning, not overnight. Oats keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, but texture is best within 1-3 days. Do not freeze.

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