Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats are going to be your new favorite food if you like chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas. They taste like dessert and are thick and creamy, yet they are full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats that will keep you full and happy.
Just mix it up, put it in the fridge overnight, and wake up to the best breakfast ever!
What You’ll Need
For the Oats:
- ½ cup of rolled oats
- ½ cup of milk, either dairy or non-dairy
- 1/2 banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (to make it thicker)
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- ½ tsp of vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
For toppings (optional but tasty!):
- Banana slices
- Small chocolate chips
- A little bit of peanut butter
- Peanuts that have been crushed
What You’ll Need
- Container that seals tightly, like a mason jar
- Stirring spoon
- A little knife for cutting bananas
How to do it
- Mash the banana.
In a small bowl, mash half of a banana until it is smooth. - Combine the Oats Base
Put rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and mashed banana in a mason jar. Mix it up well.
- Close and chill overnight
Put the lid on the jar and put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the oats soak. - Mix and serve
Add a bit more milk to the oats in the morning if you need to. - Put on toppings and enjoy!
Put sliced bananas, micro chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, and a dab of peanut butter on top.
Helpful tips
- Use bananas that are ripe! The riper it is, the sweeter it is.
- Want it to be extra creamy? Put in ½ cup of Greek yogurt.
- Use almond, oat, or coconut milk instead of dairy to make it dairy-free.
- Add a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder to get more protein.
- For the greatest taste and texture, let the oats sit overnight.
Changes and Replacements
- No peanut butter? Use butter made from almonds or cashews.
- No chia seeds? You can use flaxseeds instead or cut back on the milk a little.
- Want more crunch? Before serving, add chopped nuts or granola.
Leftovers and how to store them
- You can keep it in the fridge for up to three days.
- Make several jars at once for meal prep!
In Conclusion
That’s all there is to it; your Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats are ready! They’re a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that’s rich, creamy, and full of chocolate and peanut butter. Try them out, snap a picture, and tell me how they worked out. Have fun! 🍫🥜🍌✨