One of my very favorite breakfasts to enjoy when that sunshine hits is no cook overnight oats. I call this particular version my OG recipe because it’s been on the blog for over 8 years and still happens to be one of my very favorite ways to enjoy overnight oats.
Just imagine banana overnight oats (that taste like banana bread!) with bites of fresh strawberries and a swirl of nutty almond butter in every single bite. If you’ve never experienced overnight oats before, it’s time to give them a try because this flavor combo is UNREAL.
Feel free to make a double batch of these strawberry banana overnight oats and enjoy the perfect protein-packed breakfast all week long!
Fall in love with nutrient-dense overnight oats
These almond butter, strawberry and banana overnight oats make the perfect breakfast because they’re a wonderful balance of healthy fats, fiber, carbs and protein. They’re also naturally sweetened from fruit, so they won’t spike your blood sugar as much. I love them after an intense workout because they keep me feeling full and satisfied until lunch.
Ingredients in strawberry banana overnight oats
This protein-packed overnight oats recipe combines one of my favorite combos: strawberries, bananas, and almond butter. It only takes a few ingredients to make plus there is absolutely ZERO cooking required! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Banana: for that strawberry banana flavor and a 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 a vanilla greek yogurt in this recipe, but feel free to use any kind you like. The yogurt adds the perfect boost of protein. Dairy free yogurt would also work well!
- Rolled oats: feel free to use gluten free rolled oats if you’d like. Rolled oats soak up the liquid from the milk and yogurt to get super creamy.
- Chia seeds: not only do chia seeds add healthy fats & fiber to the strawberry banana overnight oats recipe, but they’ll also help to thicken them a bit for the perfect texture.
- Fresh strawberries: you’ll love the fresh strawberries mixed right into the overnight oats and then added on top when you’re ready to enjoy!
- Almond butter: I love adding a dollop of natural almond butter on top of these overnight oats when I’m ready to enjoy. You can use any nut butter you’d like in here, and even make your own like this amazing recipe.
Can I use steel cut oats?
Unfortunately, no, I cannot recommend using steel cut oats because they will not absorb as much liquid as rolled oats so the texture will not turn out right.
Customize your overnight oats
Feel free to add different mix-ins to these strawberry banana overnight oats like:
- Flaxseed meal
- Hemp seeds
- Blueberries
- Homemade granola
- Mini chocolate chips (yum!)
- Sliced almonds
How to make strawberry banana overnight oats
- Mix the wet ingredients. Add mashed banana, almond milk and greek yogurt to a medium bowl and stir until well combined and creamy.
- Add the dry & refrigerate. Stir in oats, chia seeds and strawberries. Divide evenly into two mason jars or plastic containers, then cover and place in fridge overnight.
- Top & enjoy! Once ready to serve, top each overnight oats serving with 1 tablespoon of almond butter and a few extra banana slices & strawberries, if desired. If you like crunch, add chia seeds and even some of my healthy chunky homemade granola on top!
Do you have to cook overnight oats?
Nope! The oats expand and ‘cook’ overnight as they soak up the liquid from the yogurt and milk. I told you they were magical. They’re actually magically creamy, flavorful and oh so perffffffffffect.
Can you eat overnight oats warm?
Yep! I typically eat these strawberry banana overnight oats cold, but if you prefer your oats warm you can feel free to heat them up in the microwave for a minute or two before eating them. Just be sure to stir them after heating so that the consistency remains the same.
How to store banana overnight oats
The great part about this healthy strawberry banana overnight oats recipe is that they’ll stay good in the refrigerator in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 5 days. This makes them portable and easy to enjoy on the go during busy weekdays. Just be sure to give them a good stir if they’ve been sitting for a couple of days and/or add another splash of almond milk.
More oatmeal recipes you’ll love
- Triple Berries & Cream Baked Oatmeal
- Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
- Nutrition-Rich Omega 3 Blueberry Breakfast Cookies (gluten free + vegan!)
- Oh So Fluffy Vegan Banana Oatmeal Muffins
- Homemade Chunky Healthy Granola Recipe (vegan & gluten free!)
Get all of my oatmeal recipes here!
I hope you love these strawberry banana overnight oats! If you make this recipe, be sure to tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram. We’d also love if you would leave a comment below and rate the recipe. We appreciate you! xo.
Ambitious Kitchen
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125 Ridiculously Good For You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
Almond Butter, Strawberry & Banana Overnight Oats with Chia
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla or plain greek yogurt (dairy free yogurt also works)
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 10 strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
Instructions
- Add banana, almond milk and vanilla greek yogurt to a medium bowl and stir until well combined and creamy. Stir in oats, chia seeds and strawberries. Divide evenly into two mason jars or plastic containers, then cover and place in fridge overnight.
- Once ready to serve, top each overnight oat serving with 1 tablespoon of almond butter and a few extra banana slices and/or strawberries, if desired. If you like crunch, add chia seeds.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by Eat Love Eats
This post was originally published on May 21st, 2015, republished with new photos on May 26th, 2020, and republished on June 8th, 2023.
I didn’t have any strawberries on hand so I used frozen wild blueberries instead. Topped with some almond butter & granola. My husband and I both enjoyed this today and I already have another batch in the fridge for tomorrow. Thank you!
Perfect! Such a great breakfast 🙂
Hi! This looks delicious! Would this work with cottage cheese?
I haven’t tried it, but I think it should! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂
This was so good and i love that it packs a good amount of protein, i subbed in cherries for the strawberries and added in almond extract, it was so yummy! 10/10
That sounds amazing!!
Fab! I hate bananas (love banana bread though- so weird…) so I omitted the banana and instead blended half of the (frozen) strawberries with the non dairy milk so it was strawberry milk vibes, I just diced the rest and added them as instructed. Topped with toasted almonds since I was out of AB. I used flax rather than chia and plain whole milk Greek yogurt rather than non fat! Worked perfectly, a new fave.
Great idea! So glad you enjoyed!
Best overnight oats. I make them on repeat at least once a week. Love that there’s good amount of protein.
Absolutely! Such a great breakfast.
This was so easy to make and delicious! It would be easy to modify but I made it as is.
Absolutely delicious and nutritious,,,,It’s pretty hot over here in India. So I soaked oats for 3 hours only, Soaking overnight is prone to give foul smell….Enjoyed it thoroughly…A five star recipe….Thanks for sharing…
Awesome! So glad you’re loving thee oats and they turned out great for you 🙂
I’m not the biggest fan of overnight oats, but I had to try this combination because I like strawberry, banana, and almond butter smoothies. And this recipe didn’t disappoint. The flavors are delicious with the almond butter adding a little something extra. I would make this again.
Delicious!! I used Kite Hill protein yogurt and added a bit of maple syrup, then topped with alm butter and my homemade granola and it was divine. I can’t wait to make it again.
YUM! Sounds so delicious. Glad you gave this recipe a try and are loving it ❤️
I had about a tablespoon of almond butter left in my jar so I just made a half recipe and mixed it up right in the jar to make sure I don’t waste a drop! I used plain coconut yogurt and less maple syrup since I don’t like my oats as sweet. Can’t go wrong with the classic strawberry banana combo, and the almond butter adds such a good flavor!
SUCH a great idea to make this right in the almond butter jar! Thanks for sharing, Melissa 🙂
This recipe is fantastic. Perfect creaminess and flavors are on POINT. I knew I would like it but I was surprised by how such a simple breakfast could be so perf. Thanks for my new fav go to easy breakfast. 5 min to make, saved time in the morning 🙂
YAY I’m so happy you loved it, Bridgette!! Yes such a quick and easy bfast 🙂
this was my first overnight oats try and they are delicious!! I feel like the almond butter is a must, Such delicious flavors and so easy to take to work and eat when I”m ready. Thanks for great recipe.
Aw I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks, Katy 🙂
I absolutely love your recipes they are sort healthy and nutritious, I feel great and losing weight but loving every meal. Especially all the sweet treats
I’m so happy you’re enjoying them, Kimberley! That makes me so happy 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Made last night and had this morning for breakfast. Was AMAZING! Easy to make, tasted great. Big portion, super filling. The peanut butter addition was very tasty. I will be adding to my regular overnight oats rotation.
Awesome!! So happy you tried and loved them, Amy! 🙂
Love this recipe! It’s what got me into overnight oats
Never liked overnight oats until trying this recipe!!
OMG so happy these ones converted you! Yay!
I love this overnight oats recipe! It was the first overnight oats recipe I tried and I’ve been making it ever since! I usually meal prep 4 of these at time so I can have breakfast ready to go Monday- Thursday. I don’t usually add the strawberries and almond butter as they are expensive where I live, but everything else is generally the same! For 4 servings I use two smashed bananas, 2 cups of milk, 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 2 cups oats, two tablespoons chia seeds, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. I store them in mason jars and they stay good for 4-5 days in the fridge!
This is absolutely delicious!!!
I made it for the first time last week, it was a total hit for my family!!! I alternate the butter from Almond to Hazelnut or Peanut butter, delicious with all of them.
Now I’ll be making it every other night!
Thank you!
Amazing! Glad the whole family loved them 🙂
I make these overnight oats basically every weekend to have ready for the week! This is by far the best overnight oats recipe I have ever made. It comes out perfectly! Tonight, I tried adding flax meal to it!
Love that! Great idea to add some flax 🙂
Oh my gosh! These are DELICIOUS…topped with your maple pecan butter and geez my tastebuds were thrown’ a part!
Love that!! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Very good, easy to make and creamy!
Next time I will try to make it dairy free.
Thank you! <3
Perfect! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
This was one of the first overnight oats recipes I found when I started eating them several years ago, and it’s remained one of my favorites, and actually your other OO recipes are also faves of mine too :). Great mix of all the good stuff I need to keep me full and blood sugar stable all morning til lunchtime–which many OO recipes online do not have, a lot are too sweet or don’t have enough protein, and this is perfect. Thanks!!
Thanks for a delicious breakfast! I didn’t have vanilla yogurt, so I added a bit of vanilla extract to my plain yogurt. I love how creamy it is! This is a vast improvement on my regular overnight oats.
Perfect! Great idea!
one of the best overnight oat recipes on Ambitious Kitchen!
Hi! Will it be okay if I added the almond butter to the mixture right away?
Hi! Yes, that should be fine 🙂
just made for breakfast in the morning, only substitution was using powdered almond butter to lower the cals a little. Excited for the morning
Best breakfast! Hope you loved it!
I made 4 servings of this oatmeal this week and I LOVED it! It’s super quick to throw together. I love how easy it is to grab and go during busy mornings. Just top it with almond butter and you’re out the door! I can see this becoming a staple in my meal prep routine. Thank you for the great recipe!
Amazing!! Agreed – love this as a grab and go breakfast. Enjoy!