Overnight Oat Breakfast Jars with Banana and Peanut Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Creamy overnight oats layered with ripe banana slices and swirls of peanut butter for a wholesome and kid-friendly breakfast. This American-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, combines Rolled oats, Milk (dairy or plant-based), Greek yogurt into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 medium Banana, sliced
• 1 tbsp Chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp chia seeds, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
2. Step 2: Spoon half of the oat mixture evenly into 2 glass jars or containers.
3. Step 3: Layer 1 medium sliced banana evenly on top of the oat mixture in each jar.
4. Step 4: Add the remaining oat mixture on top of the banana slices, smoothing the surface.
5. Step 5: Warm 2 tbsp peanut butter slightly in the microwave for 15 seconds to loosen. Drizzle the warm peanut butter over the top layer in each jar.
6. Step 6: Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours) to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
7. Step 7: In the morning, stir the oats gently and enjoy chilled or warmed.