Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats recipe that’s perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast. Made with rolled oats, flax seeds, cinnamon, milk, maple syrup, peanut butter, and fresh banana slices, this no-cook recipe is prepared overnight for convenience and ready to enjoy in the morning.
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, add when ready to eat)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mason jar or bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole flax seeds, and cinnamon thoroughly.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the milk and maple syrup, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- Incorporate Peanut Butter: Drop in the peanut butter and gently mix it around just a little to keep some texture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar with a lid or the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Add Toppings and Serve: 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 on top for added flavor.
Notes
- You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or steel cut oats, but adjust milk quantity and soaking time accordingly.
- For thinner oatmeal, increase the milk to up to 1 cup.
- Overnight oats can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making them ideal for meal prep.
- Nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
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
