Looking for a quick breakfast idea for busy mornings? This easy peanut butter banana overnight oats with chocolate chips recipe is the perfect no-cook make-ahead breakfast to try this spring.
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Oatmeal is my favorite cozy breakfast that I enjoy all winter long. But, with spring just around the corner with it’s warmer days, I want something that is not only delicious and filling but I can also grab and go as my mornings become busier.
That is where these overnight oats come in. It’s my favorite quick and easy breakfast that is just as hearty as oatmeal but cool and creamy, making it perfect for spring or summer days. These no-cook overnight oats are made with peanut butter, bananas, and some mini chocolate chips, and are so easy to prep the night before, so you can wake up to a delicious breakfast just waiting for you to enjoy.
Why You Will Love These Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
- No-cook and super simple to make, as you just mix, then refrigerate overnight, and you have a hearty breakfast waiting for you in the morning.
- Customizable, since you can add in Greek yogurt, chia seeds, flax seeds, or change out the peanut butter and almond milk.
- A healthy and filling breakfast, as it’s filled with oats, bananas, and peanut butter, which will help keep you full and satisfied all morning long.
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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients for Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chocolate Chips
Start your morning with these delicious peanut butter banana overnight oats with chocolate chips. These easy overnight oats are the perfect no-cook breakfast idea for super busy days.
You will need:
- old-fashioned oats
- almond milk
- creamy peanut butter
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- mini chocolate chips
- banana
How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Overnight Oats
- In a small bowl, mash your banana until smooth.
- Combine the mashed banana, oats, almond milk, peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon in a jar or bowl.
- Add in the mini chocolate chips (put some aside for later for the topping)
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, stir, and then top with a few banana slices and more mini chocolate chips.
- Enjoy cold, or you can warm it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Variations:
- Add in some Greek yogurt (1/4 cup) for a thicker, tangier flavor with added protein.
- You can also cut the bananas into small chunks instead of mashing if you would prefer.
- Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower butter.
- Switch out the almond milk for unsweetened almond milk, oatmilk, or regular dairy milk.
- Add in chia seeds, flaxseeds (1 tsp) for extra fiber, or protein powder for extra protein.
Helpful Tips:
- Adjust the almond milk depending on how thick or thin you want your overnight oats to be.
- Meal prep a few jars for the week ahead so you have breakfast ready and waiting for you.
- Make sure to stir well in the morning, and if it’s too thick, just add a little more almond milk.
Storage:
- Store covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
- ½ banana mashed
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1-2 tbsp peanut butter creamy
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash your banana until smooth.
- Combine the mashed banana, oats, almond milk, peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon in a jar or bowl.
- Add in the mini chocolate chips (put some aside for later for the topping)
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, stir, and then top with a few banana slices and more mini chocolate chips.
- Enjoy it cold, or if you prefer, warm it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Notes
Variations:
- Add in some Greek yogurt (1/4 cup) for a thicker, tangier flavor with added protein.
- You can also cut the bananas into small chunks instead of mashing if you would prefer.
- Swap out the peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower butter.
- Switch out the almond milk for unsweetened almond milk, oatmilk, or regular dairy milk.
- Add in chia seeds, flaxseeds (1 tsp) for extra fiber, or protein powder for extra protein.
Helpful Tips:
- Adjust the almond milk depending on how thick or thin you want your overnight oats to be.
- Meal prep a few jars for the week ahead so you have breakfast ready and waiting for you.
- Make sure to stir well in the morning, and if it's too thick, just add a little more almond milk.
Storage:
- Store covered in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
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