Vegan Breakfast
Vegan Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats
This breakfast is the ultimate fusion of creamy texture and natural sweetness, combining hearty rolled oats with rich peanut butter and fresh banana. It is an effortless, no-cook meal that develops a luscious, pudding-like consistency as it chills overnight.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 445 kcal
Method
Start your morning with these creamy vegan overnight oats featuring peanut butter and banana. This simple, no-cook recipe uses chia and hemp seeds to create a satisfying texture that keeps you full until lunch. It is the perfect high-protein vegan breakfast for a busy lifestyle or anyone seeking a delicious meal.
Step 1. In a medium mixing bowl, peel the banana and mash it thoroughly with a fork until it reaches a smooth, liquid consistency. Mashing the banana completely matters because it allows the fruit's natural sugars and starches to emulsify with the soy milk, creating a naturally thick and sweet base for the oats.Add the natural peanut butter and maple syrup to the mashed banana and whisk until well combined.
Stir in the rolled oats, black chia seeds, shelled hemp seeds, and ground cinnamon. The chia seeds are essential here as they absorb many times their weight in liquid, providing the structural 'gel' that thickens the oats without cooking.
Pour in the unsweetened soy milk and stir until no dry clumps remain. Using soy milk provides a higher protein content and a creamier mouthfeel compared to other plant milks.
Divide the mixture into two glass jars or airtight containers. Seal and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or ideally overnight.
In the morning, give the oats a vigorous stir. If the mixture is too thick, add an extra splash of soy milk to reach your desired consistency. Top with fresh banana slices and an extra drizzle of peanut butter before serving.
Notes
Use bananas with brown spots on the skin; they have a higher sugar content and mash more easily into the oat mixture.
The combination of rolled oats, soy milk, and hemp seeds provides a robust 16 grams of plant protein per serving, making this a highly satiating meal.
If you prefer a crunchier texture, stir in the hemp seeds just before eating rather than soaking them overnight.
Always use 'natural' peanut butter (just peanuts and salt) for the best flavor and to avoid hydrogenated fats.
