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Creamy Overnight Peanut Butter Banana Oats (Easy 5-Minute Recipe)

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These creamy overnight peanut butter banana oats are a 5-minute prep breakfast that transforms into a velvety, pudding-like texture overnight. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this make-ahead meal is perfect for busy mornings and keeps you full until lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (50g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 medium ripe banana (with brown spots), half mashed, half sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (32g) creamy peanut butter (natural preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds (optional but recommended)
  • 1 pinch of salt (flaky sea salt or kosher)
  • Optional toppings: extra banana slices, drizzle of peanut butter, sprinkle of cinnamon, chopped peanuts, dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mash half of the ripe banana in a small bowl with a fork until smooth and paste-like. Slice the remaining half for topping.
  2. In a mason jar or airtight container, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and maple syrup until fully combined and no streaks remain.
  3. Stir in the mashed banana, rolled oats, chia seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until evenly distributed. The mixture will look thin.
  4. Arrange the reserved banana slices on top, pressing them gently into the oat mixture so they are partially submerged.
  5. Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight (8-12 hours). For best creaminess, let it sit up to 48 hours.
  6. In the morning, stir the oats well. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Serve cold or microwave for 30-45 seconds for warm oats. Top with desired toppings.

Notes

Mashing half the banana into the oat mixture is the key to achieving a creamy, pudding-like texture. Do not use quick oats or steel-cut oats—rolled oats are essential. For meal prep, make 4-5 jars at once and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add toppings just before serving to keep banana slices fresh. If reheating, microwave in 30-second bursts with a splash of milk to loosen texture.

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