Overnight Peanut Butter Banana Oats

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium ripe banana, divided
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts, for topping

Instructions

1. Mash half of the banana in a medium bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
2. Add the 1 cup oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, and the pinch of cinnamon to the bowl with the mashed banana.
3. Stir everything together with a spoon for about 1 minute, until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and no dry oats remain visible at the bottom of the bowl.
4. Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers with lids.
5. Slice the remaining half banana and press the slices gently into the top of the oats in each jar.
6. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the oats have absorbed the liquid and softened into a thick, spoonable, pudding-like texture.
7. Check doneness by tilting a jar gently; properly set oats will barely shift and look creamy and cohesive rather than soupy or watery.
8. Before serving, stir each jar well; if the oats seem too thick, loosen with a splash of milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
9. Top with the chopped roasted peanuts just before eating for crunch, and enjoy cold, straight from the jar.

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Why You'll Love This

• No cooking required, ready to eat straight from the fridge
• High in fiber and protein to keep you full
• Perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy weekdays

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.