Quick and easy breakfasts are a necessity for every family. Whether you are up early and out the door for work, or you are a stay at home mom, easy breakfast options are a must. This overnight oat recipe is one of my favorites! I can quickly throw this together in the evening, put it in the refrigerator overnight and have breakfast ready to go in the morning. The great thing about overnight oats is the versatility. Everyone in the family can put their own personal twist on their overnight oats. There are many directions you can go with overnight oats, get creative.
My favorite things about this recipe:
- Super easy- The recipe says 5 minutes for prep but that is generous. You really do not need much time which makes this perfect for when you are running short on time.
- Versatile- The base for this recipe is delicious and lends the opportunity to top your oatmeal with a variety of fun things! As you can see above, I chose to top one with walnuts and the other with fresh fruit! You could also choose additional chia seeds, nuts, nut butter, fresh fruit, or nothing, the recipe is delicious on it’s own!
- Great source of fiber- Fiber is great for keeping us full, keeping our bowels regular and may help in lowering cholesterol. Though fiber helps keep us full, we need protein and fat to additionally help with satiety. That is where PB2 powder, nuts or nut butters come in. We know that fiber, protein and fat are needed to keep us both full and satisfied so make sure you include these components in your oatmeal.
- Flavorful- Oatmeal can be a bland breakfast option lacking taste if you don’t flavor it right. The ripened banana sweetens this recipe nicely! I recommend using ripe bananas since they have a sweeter taste than green bananas.
- Great for on-the go- Use a mason jar, or other sealable container for easy transport to work!
Making this recipe really is simple! It is only 3 steps…Mash the banana, add the remaining ingredients, refrigerate. Yup, it is that easy!
Overnight oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 Ripe banana smashed
- 1/2 cup Oats
- 3/4 cup Milk of choice
- 2 tbsp Almond Butter PB2 powder
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Mash banana until it is a paste
- Combine all ingredients together and place in a covered container
- Leave in the refrigerator overnight.
Notes
Next time you are looking for an easy breakfast idea, try this easy overnight oat recipe. And don’t forget to top it with your favorite toppings! My personal favorite is chopped walnuts, it pairs so nicely with the banana and cinnamon.
Quick and easy breakfasts are a necessity for every family. Whether you are up early and out the door for work, or you are a stay at home mom, easy breakfast options are a must. This overnight oat recipe is one of my favorites! I can quickly throw this together in the evening, put it in the refrigerator overnight and have breakfast ready to go in the morning. The great thing about overnight oats is the versatility. Everyone in the family can put their own personal twist on their overnight oats. There are many directions you can go with overnight oats, get creative.
My favorite things about this recipe:
- Super easy- The recipe says 5 minutes for prep but that is generous. You really do not need much time which makes this perfect for those busy families.
- Versatile- The base for this recipe is delicious and lends the opportunity to top your oatmeal with a variety of fun things! As you can see above, I chose to top one with walnuts and the other with fresh fruit! You could also choose additional chia seeds, nuts, nut butter, fresh fruit, or nothing, the recipe is delicious on it’s own!
- Great source of fiber- Fiber is great for keeping us full, keeping our bowels regular and may help in lowering cholesterol. Though fiber helps keep us full, we need protein and fat to additionally help with satiety. That is where PB2 powder, nuts or nut butter comes in. Keep in mind that PB2 powder has protein but is lower in fat than whole nuts or nut butter. We know that fiber, protein and fat are needed to keep us both full and satisfied so make sure you include these components in your oatmeal.
- Naturally sweetened- Oatmeal can be a bland breakfast option lacking taste if you don’t flavor it right. Well, the ripened banana sweetens this recipe nicely and additional sugar is not needed to enjoy this dish. Ripe bananas are sweeter in taste than green bananas which makes this the perfect fruit to mash and mix into this recipe.
- Great for on-the go- Use a mason jar, or other sealable container for easy transport to work!
Overnight oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 Ripe banana smashed
- 1/2 cup Oats
- 3/4 cup Milk of choice
- 2 tbsp Almond Butter PB2 powder
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Mash banana until it is a paste
- Combine all ingredients together and place in a covered container
- Leave in the refrigerator overnight.
Notes
Next time you are looking for an easy breakfast idea, try this easy overnight oat recipe. And don’t forget to top if with your favorites! My personal favorite is chopped walnuts, it pairs so nicely with the banana and cinnamon flavors!