This easy Overnight Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal is delicious! You'll definitely want to get out of bed for breakfast as a great way to start your day! This peanut butter oatmeal is made with chia seeds, honey and walnuts, so it's a healthy breakfast, too.
Overnight Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Am I the last person to discover how delicious overnight oats are? Oh sure, I have been seeing them on pinterest and even on other friend's blogs, but have never thought to give them a try. Well that is all changing since I now have made my first batch and I know it won't be my last. I think originally I was just skeptical, like how can this work?
Well skeptic no more, in under 10 minutes I had these whipped up, in the refrigerator and did not have to fuss with breakfast the next morning. They were ready to go and provided a nice healthy way to start my day. And since I'm usually running late to work, e.v.e.r.y minute counts!
So my mornings (at least my work mornings) are supposed to go like this - get up at 4:58 a.m., jump into my workout clothes (well maybe more like fumble into them), fill my water bottle and drive to the club where I meet my workout buddy for 5:30 classes. Monday mornings we go to Power and Wednesdays we go to a class called Barre (it's like being a ballerina and in a torture chamber at the same time but a great workout!). Thursdays I work out on cardio equipment.
Prep this oatmeal the night before to enjoy this healthy breakfast first thing in the morning. The flavors are amazing!
After working out, I head home to eat, shower and get back out the door. I might make some toast or grab a bowl of cereal but then I tend to get fiddling with my iPad catching up on social media and playing Words with Friends. Then yikes, I see I've spent too much time and I still need to shower and get out the door.
Having this grab and go breakfast is an easy way to get a good meal and cut out prep time. I've also made these Apple Pecan Oatmeal breakfast cookies that also are a good way to start your day. Another grab and go breakfast are these Ham and Brie Breakfast sandwiches.
Ingredients/Items needed for Overnight Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal
- Banana
- Peanut Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Honey
- Soy Milk (or other kinds of milk)
- Old Fashioned Oatmeal
- Chia Seeds
- Cannamon
- Walnuts
- Small Canning Jars
What are overnight oats?
By prepping the oatmeal the night before, the oats will hydrate, soft up and ready to eat the next morning and you will find the texture just right.
Can you eat the oats hot or cold? How long do they last?
The easy answer is both works. I personally have liked the cold texture oats but you can also heat them up a bit in the microwave. It comes down to personal preference. The overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for 5 days if covered well.
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Overnight Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Get out of bed sleepy head and enjoy this Banana Peanut Butter oatmeal you made the night before! Also made with chia seeds, honey and walnuts a healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
- ½ banana mashed
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
- 1 tablespoon honey plus more for drizzle
- ¾ cup soy milk (or your favorite milk - almond, etc)
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- chopped walnuts for topping if desired
- banana slices for topping if desired
Instructions
- Combine the mashed banana and peanut and mix well
- Add the remainder of ingredients (except toppings), mix, cover and place in refrigerator
- Will be ready in 6 hours or overnight
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 524Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 193mgCarbohydrates: 73gFiber: 10gSugar: 24gProtein: 18g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Julie says
Deb, this Oatmeal looks incredible and would be a life saver for me because I'm always running late in the AM!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
You and me both Julie!! Thanks!
Debra Needles says
Yum! Looks like some delicious comfort food for a cold morning! Thanks for sharing with us at the Funtastic Friday Blog Hop!
Anonymous says
I've been making overnight oats and I think I'm making them wrong. Do you shake it up before leaving it overnight? ...or do you do it in the morning before you eat?
Deb Attinella says
This recipe does not call for shaking.... mix the ingredients and place in jar - then I topped with honey and bananas in the morning
Flo Terry says
do you warm them up or eat it cold?
Deb Attinella says
We ate them cold....tasted good. I suppose you could heat them but not necessary.
Carol @Comfort Spring Station says
I love overnight oats and they are so easy to personalize. Pinned and shared
Gabrielle Tyler says
Hello! I have never tried overnight oats, but i really want to give it a try. This sounds easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Linda says
Thank you for sharing. I'm always in a rush in the morning. Hubby and I are going to have to give this a try.
Audrey Humaciu says
I wish we had thought of these when I was up and out the door every morning at 5 am.
Thanks for sharing on #TastyTuesdays
Nicole says
I want to use unsweetend vanilla almond milk in mine. Would you suggest adjusting the vanilla extract used or do you think it will be ok as is?
Deb Attinella says
Hi, I sent you a personal email but I think you could skip the vanilla...that milk has a lot of that flavor in it.