Description
A quick and nutritious Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats recipe perfect for a convenient and healthy breakfast. Rolled oats soaked overnight in milk with flax seeds, cinnamon, peanut butter, and sweetened with pure maple syrup, topped fresh with banana slices for a creamy, delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- 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
Topping
- 1/2 banana, sliced (add just before eating)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mason jar or bowl, mix the rolled oats, whole flax seeds, and cinnamon thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices and seeds.
- Add Liquids and Sweetener: Pour in the milk and add the pure maple syrup, stirring well to combine all ingredients and begin the soaking process.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter: Add the peanut butter by dropping it into the mixture and mixing just lightly to leave some swirls for texture and flavor contrast.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar with a lid or the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the flavors.
- Add Fresh Toppings Before Serving: When ready to eat, remove the cover and top the oats with the sliced banana. Optionally, drizzle extra maple syrup and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon for added sweetness and aroma.
Notes
- You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or steel cut oats, but soak time may vary.
- Adjust the milk quantity up to 1 cup for a thinner consistency if preferred.
- Store prepared overnight oats covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for easy meal prep.
- Nutritional values are estimated and may vary based on ingredient brands and quantities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
