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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats with Yogurt

    June 29, 2023 Updated April 26, 2024 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Breakfast, Prep Ahead Meals

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    Peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt is a 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. Use this simple Overnight Oats with Yogurt template.

    overnight oats topped with banana in a mason jar with a banana and spoon in the background

    [This peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt recipe was originally posted in April 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage/Reheating Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other good overnight oats recipes
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

    Overnight oats make for an easy breakfast that is great to eat while getting ready for the day, on your commute, or at your desk. They don't require any prep in the morning, and can be thrown together in about 5 minutes.

    You can even skip stirring them after adding ingredients, just make sure to add the yogurt first, then cover all the oats with your milk. This will ensure the oats get hydrated and soften up. Stir them before eating.

    These peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt, and many others also store well, so make extra servings, or pop leftovers back in the fridge for later if you're less hungry.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick description of what's in this recipe.

    • Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess, protein, and helps hydrate oats. Use plain, vanilla or fruit flavored.
    • Old fashioned oats: Use old fashioned/rolled oats or steel cut oats. Quick oats would work, but they might get mushy since they're chopped up smaller.
    • Peanut butter: Adds protein, satiety, and delicious flavor. Use creamy peanut butter or chunky. Or another type of nut butter.
    • Chia seeds: Adds a fun texture to your peanut butter banana overnight oats and some fiber. You can skip them if you want, though.
    • Vanilla extract: Adds a slight vanilla taste and what feels like sweetness.s
    • Cinnamon: A dash of cinnamon adds some flavor, this is optional too.
    • Banana: Add your favorite ripeness of banana for added flavor and sweetness. A riper banana will sweeten up your overnight oats more than one that needs to be sliced.
    • Milk: You'll need some liquid to hydrate the oats, I like adding milk for creaminess, flavor, and added protein. You could use water in these peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt.

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    overnight oats ingredients

    1. Add plain Greek yogurt, old fashioned oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to a bowl or mason jar with a lid.

    Layer in yogurt first if you want to skip stirring your peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt before refrigerating.

    step 1 of building overnight oats: add Greek yogurt and oats to a mason jar

    2. Sprinkle cinnamon over your overnight oats ingredients, slice up banana and add to jar, then cover with milk.

    jar with a gold lid with a dish of cinnamon and a banana next to it

    3. Remove your peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt from the fridge prior to eating, heat it up or eat cold depending on preference. 

    Storage/Reheating Tips

    You can store these overnight oats in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about a week. Eat peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt cold or warm up in the microwave (just remove the lid if it's metal.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Use your favorite type of milk, cows milk or dairy free option, and as much as you'd like.
    • You don't have to stir your oats either (just add yogurt first, then oats and other toppings. Make sure oats are submerged in the liquid so they can hydrate), you can stir it right before eating in the AM.
    • Substitute the peanut butter for your favorite nut butter: sunflower butter (for nut allergies), almond butter, cashew butter, etc.
    • 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 about a week, that means you can make extra for more breakfasts.
    • Other great add-ins: honey, maple syrup, sugar, other fruit like berries or apple, flax seeds, other seeds, chocolate chips, chocolate protein powder, or vanilla protein powder in peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt.

    FAQ

    Do overnight oats have a lot of protein?

    Overnight oats can have different amounts of protein in them depending on what ingredients you add to them. These peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt, for example, have Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oats for protein.

    Is peanut butter and banana healthy for breakfast?

    It's a great combination for breakfast, especially if you enjoy them. Banana is a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Peanut butter is a good source of plant based fat and protein to keep you satisfied.

    peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt is a great way to enjoy the flavors of peanut butter and banana, in an easy to make and transport breakfast that's satisfying.

    How do I add extra protein to oats?

    High protein add-ins: Greek yogurt, peanut butter, peanut butter powder, cottage cheese, protein powder, etc. This peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt recipe has 3 of these high protein add-ins to make it satisfying.

    sliced banana in peel next to overnight oats in a jar

    Other good overnight oats recipes

    • Overnight Oats with Yogurt
    • Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
    • Apple Pie Overnight Oats

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Oats: Overnight Oats with Yogurt, Single Serving Oatmeal, Single Serving Apple Crumble Tart, Single Serving Oatmeal Cookie
    • Peanut butter: PB Caramel Sauce, Peanut Butter Banana Chia Pudding, PB Greek Yogurt Dip
    • Banana: Mixed Berry Smoothie with Granola, Single Serve Banana Bread.
    • Greek yogurt: Lentil Stroganoff, Curry Pumpkin Soup & Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Did you make this peanut butter banana overnight oats? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

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    Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats with Yogurt

    Peanut butter banana overnight oats with yogurt is a 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. Use the bananas for sweetness or add some sweetener to make it your fave.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

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    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 about a week). You can heat it up or eat cold depending on preference. 

    Notes

    • If you use vanilla or other flavored yogurt, no need to add vanilla extract
    • Swap peanut butter for your favorite nut butter, same with the milk
    • Use old fashioned/rolled oats or steel cut oats. Quick oats would work too, but they might get more hydrated/break apart more since they're cut up more than old fashioned.
    • Optional toppings: fresh or frozen fruit, honey, maple syrup, other sweetener, protein powder, etc.
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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    1. Mary C. says

      August 14, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 16, 2020 at 4:36 pm

        that's the life!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      Peanut Butter and bananas are so good together. Love this healthy breakfast

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 10, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        aren't they?!

        Reply
    3. Annissa says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 10, 2020 at 5:03 pm

        it's the best feeling! thanks!

        Reply
    4. Erika says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      These are great and perfect for those rushed mornings!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 10, 2020 at 5:04 pm

        they're totally perfect for rushed mornings!

        Reply
    5. Alexandra says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious recipe -
      nothing beats having breakfast already made for you when you wake up!
      Will be whipping up a batch regularly!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 10, 2020 at 5:05 pm

        right! it's the best feeling

        Reply
    6. Jenn says

      January 10, 2020 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      I love the convenience of overnight oats, and this recipe, with the banana, is truly delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 10, 2020 at 5:06 pm

        they're the best

        Reply
    7. Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says

      April 07, 2018 at 9:33 am

      Yum! This is my favorite combo of flavors. I'm looking forward to trying this recipe!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 09, 2018 at 10:54 am

        right?! Me too! thanks

        Reply
    8. Jessica Levinson says

      April 06, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 09, 2018 at 10:55 am

        thanks! and I agree, one less thing to worry about makes a HUGE difference!

        Reply
    9. Kalee says

      April 06, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This combo sounds amazing, and I love how convenient overnight oats are! I love easy meals!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 09, 2018 at 10:56 am

        thanks! and overnight oats are THE BEST!

        Reply
    10. Mikki says

      April 06, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        April 09, 2018 at 10:57 am

        ohh LMK how it turns out if you make it.

        Reply
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