Description
A creamy and delicious Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats recipe that is easy to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for a quick breakfast. Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, banana, and maple syrup, this no-cook recipe is ideal for meal prep and offers a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon whole flax seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 banana (sliced, added when ready to eat)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mason jar or a bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole flax seeds (if using), and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk and add the maple syrup. Stir well to ensure all the oats are moistened and the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter: Drop in the peanut butter and mix gently just enough to distribute it slightly throughout the mixture without fully blending it.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar with a lid or the bowl with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- Serve: When ready to eat, remove the lid or plastic wrap. Top the soaked oats with the sliced banana. Optionally, drizzle with extra maple syrup and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon over the top for added flavor.
Notes
- You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or even steel cut oats (steel cut will require longer soaking time).
- Adjust the milk quantity up to 1 cup if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Overnight oats can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making this recipe great for weekly meal prep.
- Ensure to slice the banana fresh before serving to avoid browning.
- Flax seeds are optional but add a boost of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
