Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

About these Oats

Have you ever tried the pre-packaged overnight oats from Mush? This homemade Banana Peanut Butter Overnight Oats recipe reminds me of them—but without the extra sugar! And that peanut butter + banana combo is soooooo stinkin’ delicious!

Overnight oat recipes went viral in the pandemic and I think we were all just experimenting with ways we could eat the same foods, but differently? Especially with unusual free-time/down time on our hands?

I first made this banana overnight oats recipe during Covid, but gave it a face lift. You’ll love because they’re high in protein, take less than 5 minutes to make, and will become a staple part of your breakfast routine. I love that I can make the oatmeal the night before and grab them on a busy morning or even enjoy them as a snack or for lunch or dessert! Plus, you probably have everything you need in your pantry to make them already. 😜

Keep reading to make your creamy peanut butter and banana breakfast dreams come true! Or if you’re looking for another tasty breakfast, also check out these Almond Joy Overnight Oats, Pear Overnight Oats, these Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats, these Pecan Pie Overnight Oats, this Homemade Cranberry Nut Granola, or Blueberry Banana Bread! Or for a savory take, try these Cheesy Oats, too!

Recipe Ingredients

• Oats: I used old fashioned rolled oats. They soak up all the flavor so well! Quick Oats will get too mushy and steel cut will not soften much.
• Yogurt: Adds such a great creamy texture and some protein. I used Two Good Vanilla yogurt, but you could also use a plain Greek yogurt, too.
• Peanut Butter: I like creamy peanut butter to create the magic shell, but if crunchy is your thing, that works too. 
• Milk: I like 2% or Fairlife for extra protein. A dairy free alternative is also sufficient.
• Chia Seeds: Get in your fiber! I also like how these get a little jelly-like as they sit in the liquid and firm up.
• Banana: I recommend using a spotty one so it really sweetens these oats up.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitutions and Variations

I have so may overnight oat recipes you should check out if you want to shake things up. Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, Pecan Pie Overnight Oats and Almond Joy Overnight Oats might be my fav, but if you want to modify this recipe, feel free! Some options:

• Nut butter: Use cashew butter or almond butter instead of peanut butter or try granola butter or a seed butter to make it nut free.
• Fruit: Add additional fruit like diced apples or berries. Or use chopped strawberries instead and make these peanut butter & jelly overnight oats. Love that flavor combination? Try my Peanut Butter and Jelly Cups or these PB&J Bars.  
• Toppings: So many possibilities for your favorite toppings. Additional nut butter, sliced bananas, chopped peanuts or another nut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds. Add a drizzle of maple syrup for more sweetness or a dollop of greek yogurt or whipped cream for extra creaminess.

How to Make This Recipe

1. Decide whether you’re going to prep this recipe in portion size tupperware/a mason jar or in one big batch. If using multiple containers, divide this recipe by two or four to ensure equal proportions.

1. Pour the rolled oats, yogurt, almond milk, and protein powder into a mason jar or small Pyrex bowl.

2. Once mashed, pour the rest of the ingredients (except the peanut butter) into the bowl.

3. Stir together so the oats are covered. Pending time allows, refrigerate the oats for 2-4 hours before adding the hard-shell peanut butter topping. If not, simply stir the peanut butter into the oat mixture before placing in the refrigerator.

4. Before serving, melt the peanut butter in a microwavable safe bowl for 30 seconds. Pour onto the top of the overnight oats and allow to harden (to create that “magic shell” top!)