Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Healthy) (2024)

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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe (Vegan): a quick recipe for vegan overnight oats with banana & peanut butter! Healthy, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free & Delicious.

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Are you having a wonderful August so far? I hope so. 🙂 Erik and I just moved to Minneapolis and things are kinda cray. And by “cray” I mean INSANE! We just packed up everything and left our on-and-off home, Boston, for perhaps the last time ever.

I’ve been living on and off in Boston and its surrounding parts since I was in college. It’s where I grew up, learned how to be independent, and finally saw my mom (a newly minted & proud Grandma at the time) settle in. It’s where I first held my nephew, Dylan… who was once a tiny baby and is now a basically-grown-up 6-year-old.

It’s where my sister, Jenny, and I weathered a storm in our family that we never thought we’d recover from. But we did. Together. It’s where so many memories, both sad & happy, silly and serious were made.

It’s where Erik and I moved for his first time living outside of California. And it’s the first place we left for a new home that we picked for ourselves—not for family, not for obligation, not for others. It’s just for us. So wish us luck! We hope we made the right decision. 😉

While we share a few tissues and wistful sighs, mind if we whip up some easy peanut butter banana overnight oats? After all, peanut butter fills in the cracks in the heart. ❤️

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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats (Vegan, GF)

The last few months of vigorous packing and perhaps even more vigorous who-packs-better-and-faster arguments were interspersed between Erik’s frequent suggestions that we rely on easy vegan overnight oats recipes to make things easier.

Naturally, I said “No.” because that’s how we roll. 😉 Then, I eventually came around to the idea of it… with one of my very favorite healthy breakfasts, overnight oats without milk and my mom’s oft-requested “dessert for breakfast, really?!?!” recipe, The Best Almond Joy Overnight Oats.

Now, we’ve kicked things up 10 tasty notches by combining peanut butter and bananas (YESSSS) with this Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats recipe! This vegan overnight oats recipe tastes like vegan peanut butter banana breakfast cookies with just the right amount of delicious oat chewiness and creamy texture.

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The Ingredients: Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats Recipe (Vegan)

This peanut butter banana overnight oats recipe is vegan, gluten free and made with just 8 ingredients! Check it out:

  • Natural Peanut Butter: 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter adds healthy fat and a tasty boost of protein!
  • Bananas: the perfect potassium-rich complement to this peanut butter overnight oats recipe.
  • Gluten Free Rolled Oats: make sure to use gluten free certified rolled oats to keep this peanut butter banana overnight oats recipe gluten free.
  • Chia Seeds: considered one of the healthiest seeds ever. Packed with Omega-3s (healthy fat), fiber, protein and loads of other nutrients.
  • Non-dairy Milk: I love using unsweetened vanilla almond milk for this.
  • Coconut Cream: you can swap this for your favorite non-dairy vanilla yogurt and still keep this overnight oats recipe vegan.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract: for a delicious vanilla (aka yummy cookie) flavor.
  • Pure Maple Syrup: my favorite natural, vegan sweetener.

How to Make Vegan Overnight Oats: Banana Peanut Butter Flavor

Making vegan peanut butter and banana overnight oats is super easy! Add banana to 1 medium jar or 2 small jars. Mash bananas! Add the rest of the vegan overnight oats ingredients and stir until well mixed. Cover overnight. Add toppings in the morning and enjoy.

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Tools for Easy Vegan Overnight Oats: Peanut Butter Banana

Here are my favorite tools for making easy vegan peanut butter banana overnight oats. Click the links below to explore.

  • Cute Resealable Glass Jars: I seriously cannot get over how wonderful these jars are. Reusable and perfect for portioning!
  • Unicorn Dessert Spoons: Be real, peanut butter banana overnight oats just tastebetter when you eat them with a pretty spoon. .
  • Unsalted, Creamy Natural Peanut Butter: an excellent brand of natural peanut butter with just one ingredient: peanuts.
  • Coconut Cream: so much easier than scooping the fat off the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk. 😉

Did you move this summer? Have you ever tried overnight oats? I can’t wait to hear on both! 😉 I hope you truly enjoy my Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. It’s always a pleasure sharing in these kitchen adventures with you. I am forever grateful. ‘Til the next one…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Healthy)

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 medium 2 small snack sizes or 1 medium serving or 1 large serving 1x
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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe (Vegan): a quick recipe for vegan overnight oats with banana & peanut butter! Healthy, Gluten Free, Dairy-Free, Delicious.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

  • ½ ripe banana
  • ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons coconut cream or non-dairy vanilla yogurt*
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 13 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk

Toppings

  • chopped peanuts
  • ¼ cup sliced banana
  • peanut butter drizzle

Instructions

  1. If making two medium servings, set aside two resealable jars. Here are the resealable glass jars that I use. If making one large serving, set aside one large jar.
  2. Add banana to jars. Mash bananas.
  3. Add all the remaining ingredients into the jars, leaving enough room to stir.
  4. Stir until well mixed. Seal jars.
  5. Store overnight in the refrigerator. Optionally, top with peanuts, banana slices, and peanut butter drizzle. Enjoy cold the next morning, or heat in the microwave in 20-second increments until warm. Storing instructions below.

Adapted from my Healthy Peanut Butter Overnight Oats Recipe.

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Notes

  • *I prefer using coconut cream in overnight oats—it lends a thick, creamy and delicious texture. If using non-dairy yogurt, make sure to choose your favorite kind—the flavor will be very present. Also, use vanilla yogurt for a tasty addition!
  • Storing Instructions: I do not recommend keeping this recipe for longer than 24 hours or so. The banana will ripen & spoil after the first morning/afternoon after keeping it overnight.
  • Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 2 servings per recipe, made with coconut cream, 1 teaspoon maple syrup and without optional toppings.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 medium serving (small jar)
  • Calories: 267
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 51mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Easy Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Healthy) (2024)

FAQs

What not to add in overnight oats? ›

As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."

What is the secret to overnight oats? ›

Add Twice as Much Milk as Oats

Whether you prefer whole milk, rice milk or coconut milk, you can use it. Just make sure to add twice as much milk as oats. Note: You can also use whey, buttermilk or thinned yogurt for a tangier flavor.

How healthy is oatmeal with peanut butter? ›

In terms of getting a shot of potassium, the peanut butter in the oats provides you with that. Peanut butter is a good source of healthy fats and protein. For those trying to build muscle and enjoy faster recovery sessions post-workout, this is good news. The outer bran layer of oats is rich in fibre.

What makes overnight oats healthy? ›

Overnight oats offer a range of health benefits, due to their rich fibre and protein content. They also contain a number of vitamins and minerals, some of which include manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. This makes overnight oats healthy for your gut, as well as for overall health and well-being.

Are overnight oats hard on your stomach? ›

When simply soaking oats overnight without cooking them, they are more likely to be troublesome to your digestion than cooked oats. That means you're more likely to experience those GI symptoms like bloating, flatulence, and stomach cramps.

Do overnight oats spike blood sugar? ›

Oats have a low glycemic index, meaning they cause a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels compared to refined carbohydrates. This slow release of glucose into the bloodstream helps prevent spikes in blood sugar, promoting stable glycemic control.

What happens to your body when you eat overnight oats everyday? ›

The Bottom Line

Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can potentially lower your disease risk, help your gut health thrive, make bowel movements easier and keep you feeling fuller for longer. If you're ready to start your morning with a bowl of oats, try our Cinnamon-Roll Overnight Oats.

What not to mix with oatmeal? ›

Whatever you do, steer clear of the worst offenders: dried fruit with added sugars, like Craisins or dried pineapple. "These are almost always made with added sugar, if not also an artificial sweetener, says Pennsylvania-based RD Gina Consalvo. "Always choose a fresh fruit instead." Need hard proof?

What liquid to use for overnight oats? ›

The only ratio you need to remember when making overnight oats is 1:1. You'll soak one part rolled oats with one part liquid overnight. Use less liquid if you want thicker oatmeal, more if you like it runny. You can use water or any type of milk (like almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc.)

Is a banana with peanut butter healthy? ›

Are Bananas with Peanut Butter Healthy? Yes! The carbohydrates from the banana will give you energy, and then the protein and healthy fats from the peanut butter will keep you full. Putting peanut butter in your banana smoothie makes it filling AND delicious.

Is a banana with peanut butter a good breakfast? ›

Bananas contain more nutrients per serving than jelly, and the fruit doesn't contain any added sugar. With the right kind of bread, a peanut butter and banana sandwich is a nutritious food that supplies a healthy dose of fiber, protein and certain vitamins and minerals.

What is the healthiest thing to put on oatmeal? ›

Additions to make it healthier

Here are some foods to pair with oatmeal to bolster its protein or fat content: a couple of spoonfuls of nut butter, nuts, or seeds. a scoop of protein powder. beaten egg whites (mixed into oatmeal while cooking) or a fried egg on top.

Can you add banana to overnight oats? ›

Method. Mash 1 banana in a bowl with a fork until smooth. Stir in the oats, cinnamon, maple syrup, milk and peanut butter.

Can I eat overnight oats every night? ›

Eating overnight oats regularly can be a healthy and convenient choice. Oats are a good source of fiber, which can aid digestion and help maintain stable blood sugar levels. They also provide essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Why put chia seeds in overnight oats? ›

Why Do You Put Chia Seeds in Overnight Oats? Chia seeds up the nutrition content in overnight oats. They're loaded with good-for-your-gut fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which help calm inflammation in your body and may protect you from chronic disease. They also add a nice protein boost to this recipe.

What not to mix with oats? ›

Some unhealthy toppings for oatmeal include:
  • Sugary syrups like maple syrup or honey.
  • Candied or dried fruit with added sugar.
  • Chocolate chips or other candy.
  • Sweetened whipped cream or heavy cream.
  • Granola or other high-sugar cereals.
  • Sweetened coconut flakes.
  • Artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes.
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What to avoid with oats? ›

Sugar and syrup and honey, oh my! While sugar (in any form) may make your mouth water and oatmeal taste delicious, it can also be dangerous for your health. Eating too much added sugar can contribute to obesity and diabetes, along with affecting your cardiovascular system (per Harvard Health Publishing).

Why shouldn't you put overnight oats in the fridge? ›

If you soak your oats overnight at room temperature (do not put them in the fridge!) between 7-15hrs it allows the natural enzymes and other helpful organisms to begin fermenting the grain and this will neutralise a large portion of the phytic acid.

Why does oats overnight say not to use water? ›

Can I use water? No. Adding enough water to make your oats drinkable will greatly damage the taste. Think of it like eating cereal with water, don't do it!

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