Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Protein Overnight Oats
Enjoy a healthy and delicious breakfast with these creamy peanut butter banana protein overnight oats, perfect for busy mornings. This recipe combines the goodness of oats, chia seeds, protein, and fruit for a satisfying start to your day.
Equipment
- Jar or small container with lid
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1/2 small banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey optional
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or desired nuts for topping
- Sliced banana for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a jar or small container, combine the dry ingredients: rolled oats, chia seeds, protein powder, and cinnamon.
- Add the wet ingredients: unsweetened almond milk, plain Greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, and mashed banana to the dry mixture.
- Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and no dry spots remain.
- Optionally, stir in maple syrup or honey for additional sweetness.
- Cover the jar and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and thicken.
Serving
- In the morning, stir the oats well.
- Top with chopped peanuts or your preferred nuts and sliced banana before serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite toppings like berries, cocoa nibs, or a drizzle of honey. Adjust sweetness to taste.