Banana-Nut Protein Overnight Oats
By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN
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Skip the cooking and soak your oats instead! The beauty of overnight oats is that no cooking is required to make them! Add to that the millions of ways they can be customized, and it’s no wonder they’re a breakfast favorite. Our version combines oats with bananas, peanut butter and our delicious Peanut Protein Powder so that you can start your day fully energized.
Servings
2
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Here’s Why They’re Great
- No cooking needed! It’s worth repeating - there’s no cooking involved when it comes to making overnight oats. Simply combine all of the ingredients then add them to your favorite jar. Cover with a lid and refrigerate overnight!
- Easy nutrition. It can be a challenge to meet your daily nutrition goals, but starting your day with these overnight oats can help! You’ll get a serving of whole grains and fruit plus plenty of plant-based protein.
- Creative customization. You can use this recipe as a base to create a variety of other flavor combinations. Add a variety of fruits, for example, or swap another nut or seed butter for the peanut butter. Play around with extracts and spices too!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium bananas, divided
- 2 cups milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon honey
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¼ cup Once Again Creamy Peanut Butter
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¼ cup Once Again Peanut Protein Powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 empty, clean Once Again Jars
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
Directions
- Peel one banana and add to the bottom of a large bowl. Mash with the back of a fork then add milk, honey, peanut butter, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and oats; stir to combine. Divide mixture among two clean ball jars and cover with a lid. Refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to enjoy, slice or chop remaining banana. Uncover overnight oats, stir, then top with banana and peanuts.
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