Healthy Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds Peanut Butter Banana
A quick and easy no-cook breakfast recipe combining rolled oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, and banana for a creamy, nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons (32g) peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
- 1 ripe medium banana, sliced or mashed
- 1 cup (240ml) milk, dairy or plant-based
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) of milk with 2 tablespoons (32g) of peanut butter. Stir vigorously until the peanut butter is mostly dissolved into the milk.
- Stir in ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Add ½ cup (45g) rolled oats and 1 tablespoon (15g) chia seeds to the wet mixture. Stir to fully incorporate.
- Slice or mash 1 ripe banana and gently fold it into the oat mixture.
- Cover the jar or container tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before eating, stir the oats well. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick. Top with extra banana slices, peanut butter, or nuts if desired.
Notes
Stir peanut butter into milk first to avoid clumps. Adjust thickness by adding milk before serving. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free option. Can substitute almond butter for peanut butter or flaxseeds for chia seeds. Store in fridge up to 3 days; do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar or bowl (about
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 42.5
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 13
Keywords: overnight oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, banana, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, no-cook oats