Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats
Hearty oats made with milk, yogurt, peanut butter and a touch of cinnamon make a healthy, filling breakfast to power you through your morning. These Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats will become your new breakfast staple!
Soaking oats overnight are one of my very favorite breakfasts, and these Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats are the best I’ve tried. The peanut butter and banana combination is spot on. The oats have a delicious hearty, chewy texture after soaking overnight. And I really love that all I have to do in the morning is grab my bowl of oats out of the refrigerator because the prep is done the night before!
No matter the season or the stage of life you are in, there is always room for quick and easy breakfasts. Maybe you wake up early to work out and then grab a quick breakfast before heading into the office. Maybe you’re a busy mom who eats breakfast with one hand while holding a baby and packing lunches with the other. Or perhaps you need a quick and easy breakfast that you can grab and take with you on your way to class in the morning. Whatever mornings look like for you, I’m betting that you’d love to wake up to a bowl of these Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats waiting for you in your refrigerator.
Overnight oats are made by soaking old-fashioned oats in milk, or a mixture of milk and yogurt, overnight. You can add whatever mix-ins you like; cinnamon, maple syrup, frozen blueberries, almond butter and peanut butter are a few of my favorites. In the morning, add fresh fruit or nuts if desired and enjoy.
Compared to oats that you cook with heat on the stovetop or in the microwave, overnight oats retain more of a chewy texture, which I just love. In this recipe, I’ve added a tablespoon of peanut butter which gives just enough peanut butter flavor that you know it’s there without being overpowering. If you’re craving lots of peanut butter flavor, I’d add another tablespoon of peanut butter to your oats.
Topped with banana slices, these Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats will become one of your favorite breakfasts too. I know I’ll be making a batch of these at least once a week once back to school time hits! They keep in the refrigerator for two or three days, so you can make a big batch once and enjoy having a couple of days’ worth of breakfasts ready and waiting in the mornings.
More Easy Overnight Oats Recipes:
- Strawberry Chia Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Nectarines and Cream Overnight Oats
- Chia Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats
Hearty oats made with milk, yogurt, peanut butter and a touch of cinnamon make a healthy, filling breakfast to power you through your morning. These Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats will become your new breakfast staple!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- about 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, to taste
- ½ banana, for serving
Instructions
The night before:
- Combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter and cinnamon in a bowl or mason jar. Stir until everything is well combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning:
- Stir oats again and top with slices of banana; enjoy. I like to eat my overnight oats cold, but you can warm them in the microwave if you like. I usually just make enough for the next day, but if you prefer to make a bigger batch, the oats should last for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
 
Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfasts, too! I love how easy they are to whip up and how comforting it tastes. This peanut butter banana version sounds fantastic, Kristine! I will definitely be trying this out!
Thank you, Gayle!
I was just thinking about making a peanut butter and banana oatmeal bake! The flavors really are one of the best combos out there, especially for breakfast! I need to try making overnight oats one of these days, they look so good!
Mmmm, a peanut butter and banana oatmeal bake sounds delicious, Izzy!
I really need to try overnight oats…I am sooo bad at breakfast! This looks delicious, Kristine!
Thanks, Denise! Overnight oats are SO convenient for busy mornings!
I love having breakfast already taken care of the night before! These sound delicious!
Thank you, Kelly!
You can’t go wrong with PB and banana! I can’t eat dairy, but I think I could easily swap in coconut yogurt, or just use extra almond milk.
Yes, I think either of those options would work well! 🙂
Overnight oats have been my favorite breakfast since the spring, and I love that you added peanut butter! I’m going to have to try this version, Kristine! 🙂
If you try these oats, I hope you love them, Marcie!
Hi there, do you use plaine greek yogurt or flavored??
Hi Pam, I use plain Greek yogurt. If you prefer things a little sweeter, you might try vanilla yogurt.
Hi, Can you use Almond milk instead of regular milk?
Yes, almond milk will work great! Enjoy!
HOW MANY CARBS ARE THIS??
Hi how many kcals in the overnight banana and peanut butter recipe thanks
Hello Kristine,
First of all I would like to leave you a compliment. You have a very great and beautiful blog 🙂
Second, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the great recipe. I love peanut butter and have been looking for a suitable recipe for peanut butter and overnight oats for a long time 🙂
Thank you very much! 🙂
I will try it out tonight and go shopping.
But I have a question about it: Can I do the oats for 2-3 days in advance or is it better to prepare them fresh every evening?
Wish you all the best.
I give you five stars 🙂
Best regards,
Nadine
P.S.: My English isn’t the best, but I hope it’s enough 🙂
Hi Nadine, Your kind words made me smile! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. The oats will last for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Keep them in a covered container and stir them before using. Add the banana right before serving. I hope you love them!