Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Overnight oats in a jar topped with sliced bananas, peanut butter drizzle, and blackberries.

Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

This creamy, no-cook breakfast tastes like a peanut butter banana smoothie in oatmeal form – perfect for busy mornings! It's naturally gluten-free (use certified GF oats), vegan-optional, and packed with protein and fiber. Prep it the night before for a grab-and-go meal.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Resting Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings servings

Calories 403kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, vanilla flavored (oat, soy, or milk of choice)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
¼ cup mashed banana (substitute applesauce, coconut yogurt, or pumpkin puree)
Optional toppings for serving: banana slices, a drizzle of peanut butter, chopped peanuts, or dark chocolate chips.

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Instructions

Mix the Base: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, protein powder, peanut butter powder, chia seeds, and cinnamon until well combined.
1 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Add Liquids & Fold: Pour in the almond milk and creamy peanut butter. Stir until the peanut butter is incorporated. Finally, add the mashed banana and use the Velvet-Fold Finish—gently folding it in to keep those sweet ribbons intact.
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, vanilla flavored, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup mashed banana
Take a taste test: If you want it sweeter, add another tablespoon of maple syrup and/or a pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
The Great Divide: Evenly distribute the mixture into two 8oz or 12oz mason jars (or airtight containers).
The Beauty Rest: Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, though overnight is even better.
Morning Prep: Give your jar a quick stir. If the oats are too "sturdy," add a tiny splash of milk. Add your fresh toppings and enjoy!
Optional toppings for serving: banana slices, a drizzle of peanut butter, chopped peanuts, or dark chocolate chips.
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. This recipe is super customizable – add more protein powder for an added boost or cocoa for a chocolate twist!

Notes

The PB Powder Swap: If you don't have peanut butter powder, add an extra tablespoon of creamy peanut butter and reduce the almond milk by 1 tablespoon to maintain the thickness.
Sweetness Warning: Oats become sweeter as they sit with the banana. Taste in the morning before adding extra syrup!
Jar Size: Use a 12oz or 16oz jar to leave plenty of room for your 'Velvet-Fold' ribbons and extra toppings.

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