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Banana Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter and Cinnamon Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (optional 2-3 minutes warming)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy Banana Overnight Oats recipe that is perfect for a nutritious breakfast. Creamy, naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, and customizable with peanut butter or walnuts, these oats are soaked overnight for a no-fuss morning meal.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or to taste)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Additions

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
  • Handful of walnuts (optional alternative to peanut butter)

Instructions

  1. Mash the Bananas: Peel and mash the ripe bananas evenly on a plate. Then, divide the mashed bananas equally between two glass jars.
  2. Add Peanut Butter and Flavorings: Into each jar, add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (if using), 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavoring, and 1/2 cup of almond milk. Stir these ingredients well to combine; it doesn’t need to be completely smooth.
  3. Mix in the Oats: Add 1/2 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to each jar and stir well to blend all ingredients. Secure the lids on the jars.
  4. Refrigerate Overnight: Place the jars in the refrigerator and let them soak for at least 6 hours or overnight to soften and meld flavors.
  5. Serve and Adjust Consistency: When ready to eat, remove a jar from the fridge, stir well. If the mixture is too thick, add an extra splash of milk to loosen the texture.
  6. Add Sweetener and Heat (Optional): Drizzle extra maple syrup to taste. You can enjoy the oats cold or warm them by transferring to a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. Add an extra splash of water when heating since oats thicken when warmed.
  7. Storage: Store prepared oats in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for convenience.

Notes

  • This recipe can be customized with different types of milk such as cow’s milk, soy, or oat milk.
  • Use walnuts as a crunchy alternative to peanut butter for added texture.
  • Maple syrup can be adjusted or omitted based on your desired sweetness level.
  • Heating the oats is optional; they can be enjoyed cold straight from the fridge.
  • Overnight oats provide a great make-ahead breakfast option that saves time in busy mornings.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/banana-overnight-oats-with-peanut-butter-and-cinnamon-recipe/