Modern American Cuisine
Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter and Banana
Lazy Overnight Oats with rich peanut butter and sweet banana—it’s the perfect American breakfast for those who value their time in the morning. Thanks to soaking overnight in the fridge, the steel-cut oats gradually absorb the liquid, taking on an incredibly tender, pudding-like texture. A ripe banana adds natural fruity sweetness and a light caramel aroma, which is perfectly complemented by warm notes of ground cinnamon. A spoonful of thick peanut butter not only deepens the flavor and adds a nutty note but also enriches your breakfast with plant-based protein and healthy fats, keeping you feeling full for a long time.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 10 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Modern American Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Carbs
- 50 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
In a large bowl or individual glass jars, mix together long-c…
In a large bowl or individual glass jars, mix together long-cooking rolled oats, a pinch of salt, and ground cinnamon. Salt is essential in sweet dishes to balance the flavor and bring out the aroma of the spices.
- 02
Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they form a chunky pu…
Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they form a chunky puree—the small pieces will add a pleasant texture. Add the banana puree, peanut butter, and liquid honey to the dry ingredients so that the sweetness is distributed as evenly as possible.
- 03
Pour in the cold milk and stir the mixture thoroughly with a…
Pour in the cold milk and stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon, making sure to scrape the thick peanut butter off the bottom. It’s important that absolutely all the flakes are covered with liquid; otherwise, they’ll remain hard and dry after sitting in the refrigerator overnight.
- 04
Cover the jars with airtight lids and refrigerate overnight (…
Cover the jars with airtight lids and refrigerate overnight (or for at least a few hours). During this time, the oats will slowly absorb the milk, swell, and develop a thick, creamy pudding-like consistency.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Use rolled oats rather than quick oats—they hold their texture much better and don't turn to mush.
How to serve
Right before serving, top with fresh banana slices, some crushed nuts, or chia seeds for an extra crunch.
How to store
Store the prepared portions in glass jars with tight lids in the refrigerator. The oats will stay fresh and tasty for up to 3-4 days.
Note
If you want to make this breakfast vegan, simply swap regular milk for almond or oat milk, and use maple syrup instead of honey.
