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Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Creamy, filling overnight oats loaded with peanut butter and banana. Costs under $1 per serving and requires zero cooking — ideal for busy college mornings.

PROTEIN 12g
CALORIES 354
P:E RATIO 3.4
TIME 10m
YIELD 5
Glass jar of creamy peanut butter overnight oats topped with banana slices and a drizzle of peanut butter
P:E 3.4
ELITE DENSITY

INVENTORY LIST

ORIGINAL VEGAN SWAP
2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats CARB BASE
2½ cups unsweetened soy milk FLAVOR
5 tablespoons natural peanut butter DAIRY
5 tablespoons chia seeds FLAVOR
2 ripe bananas, sliced FLAVOR
3 tablespoons maple syrup FLAVOR
1 teaspoon vanilla extract FLAVOR
½ teaspoon cinnamon FLAVOR
Pinch of salt FLAVOR

MEAL PREP LOGISTICS

  • Storage: Sealed jars keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze — texture becomes mushy.
  • Batching: Buy oats, peanut butter, and bananas in bulk to keep costs well under $1 per serving.
  • Reheat: Best enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Can be microwaved for 1–2 minutes if you prefer it warm.

EXECUTION STEPS

01

THE MACRO PREP

In a large bowl, combine oats, soy milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.

02

THE MACRO PREP

Divide the oat mixture evenly among 5 jars or containers (about ¾ cup per jar).

03

VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ

Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top of each jar — either swirl it in or leave it on top.

04

THE ASSEMBLY

Place banana slices on top of each serving.

05

STEP 5

Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

06

STEP 6

In the morning, stir everything together and eat cold or at room temperature.

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