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Creamy Overnight Peanut Butter Banana Oats – Easy Breakfast

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This creamy overnight peanut butter banana oats recipe is the ultimate stress-free breakfast for hosting or busy mornings. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, ripe bananas, and peanut butter, it delivers a pudding-like texture and natural sweetness that will impress guests and satisfy cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk)
  • ½ cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large ripe banana (about 120g), mashed
  • 3 tablespoons (48g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15-30ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For toppings (per serving): ½ medium banana, sliced; 1 tablespoon (16g) peanut butter, warmed; 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts or almonds; optional dark chocolate chips or shavings; cinnamon dusting

Instructions

  1. Mash the ripe banana in a medium mixing bowl with a fork until mostly smooth.
  2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour in the rolled oats and chia seeds. Stir with a spatula until all oats are coated and no dry pockets remain.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 to 6 mason jars or airtight containers, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top.
  5. Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (8 to 12 hours).
  6. The next morning, remove jars from the fridge and stir each one. The mixture should be thick, creamy, and spoonable. If too thick, stir in an extra tablespoon of milk.
  7. Top each jar with fresh banana slices, a drizzle of warm peanut butter, chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant or steel-cut. The double banana trick (mashing half into the mixture and slicing the other half on top) enhances flavor and creaminess. Let jars sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to take off the chill. These keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and flavors deepen over time. Do not freeze.

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