Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats
This quick and easy recipe is the perfect breakfast. Prepared in just minutes the night before, it couldn’t be any more convenient to make. Made with filling chia seeds and oats, it also contains peanut butter, pecans and banana to create an addictive yet healthy bowl of goodness.
Servings 1 person
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ ripe banana sliced
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 6-8 pecans
Instructions
- In a small-medium bowl, combine the oats, unsweetened almond milk, and chia seeds. Once combined, add the dash of vanilla and mix in.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or cling film. Put in the refrigerator overnight to chill.
- The next day, put the peanut butter and sliced banana in a small microwave-friendly bowl. Put in the microwave on high for just 10-20 seconds,or until the bananas have softened and peanut butter starts to melt.
- Toast the pecans by spreading them out on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F/180°C for 5-8 minutes, or until fragrant. Pecans can be prone to burning quickly, so be sure to keep an eye on them.
- Remove the oats from the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap/cling film. Add the banana and peanut mix on top.
- Top with pecans and maple syrup. Serve up and enjoy.