Do you struggle to put together a quick and healthy breakfast? This strawberry banana overnight oats recipe is perfect for those mornings when you are on the go and don’t have time to cook a full blown breakfast. And this recipe is only 4 SmartPoints per serving.
Let’s celebrate summer by using delicious, ripe fresh strawberries in a recipe.
Maybe you went strawberry picking with your family (I want to do this next year) and you have an abundance of strawberries. This breakfast recipe is perfect for you!
Or maybe you just love buying fresh strawberries at the store each week (we currently do this because my toddlers both love strawberries).
Again, this recipe is perfect for you and those busy mornings.
Ingredients you will need to make this recipe
FAQs about this recipe
This can take about 5 minutes to throw together. It’s that easy.
Overnight is best, but if you are pressed for time, a minimum of 5 hours should be plenty.
Honey is higher in calories and is sweeter than white sugar. Because of this, you probably don’t need to use as much honey as you do white sugar in certain recipes. Honey also adds flavor to dishes, like this one, where white sugar does not.
There aren’t any real health benefits of honey. However, honey is great for cooking and can be an alternative to sugar.
That’s a great question. Sometimes strawberries are expensive if it is not in season, or they are sold out. If that is the case, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries would work really well in this recipe.
Yes! If you prefer other nut butters (almond butter is my favorite) or are allergic to peanut butter, you can use something else. This recipe is versatile and can be adapted to your preferences.
Now, I also believe that having ripe strawberries is key to this recipe as well. You really can’t do much if the strawberries aren’t ripe and delicious – and organic, like I mentioned in this list.
I love making this for my kids. They love this recipe, and it’s a great alternative to traditional oatmeal. I also love this make ahead egg scramble recipe for when I need to be quick in the mornings.
I also love the addition of peanut butter in this recipe. Yes, peanut butter…it’s a perfect compliment to the oats and Almond milk.
If you are interested in additional delicious breakfast recipes, you need to try this Western omelet recipe.
What’s your favorite quick breakfast?
Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 6 oz container of plain Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup regular oats
- 2/3 cup Almond milk or another low-fat milk
- 1 medium banana sliced
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon low-fat peanut butter
- a handful of strawberries sliced
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Once mixed, cover the container and place in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate overnight. Stir again before serving.
Hi Jodi, no the oats don’t need to be cooked (that’s the beauty of this easy breakfast). I used just plain old Kroger brand.
Hi. Do they oats need to be cooked? And what brand do you use? Thanks.
I love overnight oats too…they are so easy and so tasty. I would love to try this (or a variation of this) with blueberries. I bet it’s just as delicious!
love overnight breakfast recipes like this, makes things so easy the next day. Trying this tonight, but with blueberries since I’m too lazy to stop at the store