Almond butter, strawberry banana overnight oats

One of my favorite breakfasts to enjoy in the sunshine are no-cook overnight oats. I call this particular version my OG recipe because it’s been on the blog for over 8 years and it’s still one of my favorite ways to enjoy overnight oats.

Imagine banana overnight oats (that taste like banana bread!) with fresh strawberry chunks and a drizzle of nutty almond butter in every bite. If you’ve never eaten overnight oats before, it’s time to try them because this flavor combination is UNREAL.

Feel free to make a double batch of this Strawberry banana overnight oats and enjoy the perfect high-protein breakfast all week long!

AK Strawberry Week: Day 5

This creamy, delicious overnight oats recipe is the FINAL recipe from #AKStrawberryWeek! In case you missed it, I’ve been sharing my BEST strawberry recipes all week here on the blog and on Instagram. Check out the great recipe videos on Instagram!

Fall in love with nutrient-dense overnight oats

These almond butter, strawberry and banana overnight oats are the perfect breakfast as they provide a wonderful balance of healthy fats, fiber, carbs and protein. They’re also naturally sweetened from fruit, so they don’t spike your blood sugar as much. I love them after an intense workout because they keep me feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime.

Ingredients for Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats

This high-protein overnight oats recipe combines one of my favorite combinations: strawberries, bananas, and almond butter. It only takes a few ingredients to prepare and absolutely NO cooking is required! You will need the following:

• banana: for the strawberry-banana flavor and natural sweetness in these overnight oats. Make sure it’s a ripe banana.
• Almond milk: or any milk will work in this recipe.
• yogurt: I love using vanilla Greek yogurt in this recipe, but you can use any variety you like. The yoghurt provides the perfect protein boost. Non-dairy yogurt would work well too!
• oatmeal: If you want, you can also use gluten-free oatmeal. Oatmeal absorbs the liquid from milk and yoghurt, making it super creamy.
• Chia seeds: Chia seeds not only add healthy fats and fiber to the Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats recipe, but they also help thicken them up a bit for the perfect texture.
• Fresh strawberries: You’ll love tossing the fresh strawberries right into the overnight oats and then tossing them on top when you’re ready to enjoy!
• almond butter: I love adding a dollop of natural almond butter to these overnight oats when I’m ready to enjoy them. You can use any nut butter you like here and even make your own like this amazing recipe.

Can I use oatmeal?

Unfortunately no, I can’t recommend using rolled oats as they don’t absorb as much liquid as rolled oats and therefore don’t get the right consistency.

Customize your overnight oats

Feel free to add different mix-ins to these Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats such as:

How to make strawberry banana overnight oats

1. Mix the wet ingredients together. In a medium bowl, combine mashed banana, almond milk, and Greek yogurt and stir until combined and creamy.
2. Add dry and store in the fridge. Stir in the oats, chia seeds, and strawberries. Divide evenly between two mason jars or plastic containers, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Top & enjoy! Once ready to serve, top each overnight oats portion with 1 tablespoon almond butter and a few additional banana slices and strawberries, if desired. If you like crunch, top with chia seeds and even some of my healthy homemade granola!

Do you have to cook overnight oats?

nope! The oatmeal expands and “cooks” overnight as it soaks up the liquid from the yogurt and milk. I told you they are magic. They are actually magically creamy, aromatic and oh so perfffffffffect.

Can you eat warm overnight oats?

Yes! I usually eat these Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats cold, but if you’d rather have your oatmeal warm, feel free to microwave them for a minute or two before eating. Be sure to stir them after heating to keep the consistency the same.

How to store banana overnight oats

The great thing about this healthy strawberry banana overnight oats recipe is that it will keep in the fridge in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 5 days. This makes them portable and easy to use on the go on busy weekdays. Be sure to give them a good stir once they’ve sat for a few days and/or add another splash of almond milk.

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I hope you love these Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats! If you make this recipe, be sure to tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram. We would also appreciate if you leave a comment below and rate the recipe. We appreciate you! xo.