These protein overnight oats without protein powder is a great and delicious way to get the morning started, you just need 5 minutes and a bowl with a lid. Make extra for breakfasts for the week.
[This recipe was originally posted in April 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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How will these overnight oats make your life easier?
if you're someone who doesn't like the taste of protein powder, peanut butter is a great substitution for overnight oats, like in these protein overnight oats, smoothies, and other breakfasts.
You can make a protein oats recipe (or these basic ones or Apple Cinnamon ones) at night OR even once a week for a few days, that way you don't have to spend any time in the morning making breakfast.
These Healthy Breakfast Tacos, Homemade Zucchini Bread, yogurt with this Peanut Butter Granola, Sausage & Egg Casserole are all breakfasts you can make ahead of time and heat up quickly for a delish easy breakfast.
Or you can take a few minutes to whip up this Wild Blueberry Tea Smoothie, Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding, or Easy Yogurt Bowl.
What makes these overnight oats so good?
- Greek yogurt
- Old fashioned oats
- Peanut butter
- Chia seeds
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Banana
- Milk
How do I make these overnight protein oats?
Start making your protein overnight oats recipe by adding plain Greek yogurt, old fashioned oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to a bowl or mason jar with a lid.
Sprinkle cinnamon over your protein overnight oats ingredients, slice up banana and add to jar, then cover with milk.
Remove your protein overnight oats from the fridge prior to eating, you can heat it up or eat cold depending on preference.
Substitutions/Tips
- Use your favorite type of milk, and as much as you'd like.
- You don't have to stir your oats either, you can stir it right before eating in the AM.
- Use a light weight jar if you're taking it to work. It'll be just as easy but not as heavy.
- Adjust the amounts of each ingredient to your preference
- Store your overnight oats in the fridge for up to 5 days, that means you can make extra for more breakfasts.
- Other great add-ins: other fruit like berries or apple slices, flax seeds, other seeds, chocolate chips, chocolate protein powder, or vanilla protein powder.
FAQ
Overnight oats can have different amounts of protein in them depending on what ingredients you add to them. These protein overnight oats, for example, have Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oats for protein.
Overnight oats are made with oats, which are a whole grain. As a non-diet dietitian, I usually stay away from calling certain foods healthy, but knowing that oats are a whole grain, they can improve your heart and digestive health.
As you add other ingredients to your overnight oats, you'll get nutrients from those foods as well, so it can easily be a whole meal with different food groups, which is a healthful way to eat.
High protein add-ins: Greek yogurt, peanut butter, peanut butter powder, cottage cheese, protein powder, etc.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- Oats: Peanut Butter Granola, Overnight Oats with Yogurt
- Peanut butter: PB Caramel Sauce, Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding, Peanut Butter Granola, PB Greek Yogurt Dip
- Banana: Mixed Berry Smoothie with Granola, Chunky Monkey Chia Pudding
- Greek yogurt: Homemade Zucchini Bread, Lentil Stroganoff, Spiced Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce, Curry Pumpkin Soup & Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Did you make these protein overnight oats? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats with Banana
Equipment
- spoon
- Jar
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkle cinnamon
- ½ medium banana sliced
- 1 cup milk or adjust depending on personal preference
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, with milk last, cover and refrigerate until use (up to ~5 days). You can heat it up or eat cold depending on preference.
Notes
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Shashi at SavorySpin says
Cold mornings have me hitting the snooze button multiple times - but if I knew this delicious breakfast was waiting for me, I might be jumping out of bed to dig in!
Rebecca says
it does make getting out of bed easier! less to have to do when you get out
Marie says
Bananas and peanut butter is one of my absolute favourite food combinations! What a fantastic idea to put them into overnight oats. I will be making this recipe soon!
Rebecca says
right?! it's the best combo ever! LMK how it turns out
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Overnight Oats are one of my favourite breakfasts and this sounds like such a delicious flavour combination to enjoy in the mornings
Rebecca says
same here! thanks
Jeanette says
Great breakfast choice. Even if it looks like a little portion, it makes me so full for a longer time 🙂 Easy and so good. Much better as I don't like hot oatmeal in a bowl. Pinning this 🙂
Rebecca says
right?! it's packed! and that's awesome! not only are these easier, but not hot for you!
Danielle says
Overnight oats save us so much time in the morning and banana and peanut butter is always a favourite.
Rebecca says
same here! they're the best
Deborah Brooks says
Peanut butter and banana are always a fabulous combination!
Rebecca says
always!!
Abbey Sharp says
Peanut butter and banana were made to be together. Love this overnight oats combination
Rebecca says
right?! amen
Carrie says
Yum! I love overnight oats too! I make up 3 or 5 of them when we go to the beach and then I have a healthy breakfast every day while we are there! I've been on a Blueberry "cheesecake" overnight oats kick lately! So many fun variations you can do with them!
Rebecca says
great idea! love having super easy & nourishing breakfasts. also, blueberry cheesecake sounds amazing!
Elysia says
I love overnight oats and this version with PB and banana sounds divine!Would love waking up to this delicious breakfast!
Rebecca says
thanks! it's a great way to wake up
Rachel says
I've still never made overnight oats. I feel like I'm missing out!!
Rebecca says
oh man, you've got to try them! they're so easy & versatile
Mikki says
I'm not usually a fan of overnight oats, but this recipe looks like it may be a recipe I'd be willing to give a try.
Rebecca says
ohh LMK how it turns out if you make it.
Kalee says
Yum! This combo sounds amazing, and I love how convenient overnight oats are! I love easy meals!
Rebecca says
thanks! and overnight oats are THE BEST!
Jessica Levinson says
These peanut butter banana overnight oats look so delicious! Would love to wake up to this for breakfast! Having one less thing to worry about doing in the morning works for me, so this is perfect meal prep!
Rebecca says
thanks! and I agree, one less thing to worry about makes a HUGE difference!
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
Yum! This is my favorite combo of flavors. I'm looking forward to trying this recipe!!
Rebecca says
right?! Me too! thanks
Jenn says
I love the convenience of overnight oats, and this recipe, with the banana, is truly delicious!
Rebecca says
they're the best
Alexandra says
Such a delicious recipe -
nothing beats having breakfast already made for you when you wake up!
Will be whipping up a batch regularly!
Rebecca says
right! it's the best feeling
Erika says
These are great and perfect for those rushed mornings!
Rebecca says
they're totally perfect for rushed mornings!
Annissa says
I am all for having breakfast made when I wake up. This flavor combination is sure to get me out of bed for sure! I love that you added chia seeds for extra nutrition.
Rebecca says
it's the best feeling! thanks!
Michelle says
Peanut Butter and bananas are so good together. Love this healthy breakfast
Rebecca says
aren't they?!
Mary C. says
When I make this, I'm better able to get out of bed in the morning. In fact, I don't have to entirely wake up until I get the bowl out of the refrigerator. Fabulous!
Rebecca says
that's the life!