Creamy Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt and Banana
A nourishing gluten-free overnight oats recipe featuring Greek yogurt, peanut butter protein powder, almond milk, and smashed banana for natural sweetness and creaminess.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Michelle + Lila
Michelle created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine rolled oats
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Combine rolled oats
In a jar or bowl, combine rolled oats, peanut butter protein powder, and almond milk. Stir well to mix.
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Add Greek yogurt and smashed banana
Add Greek yogurt and smashed banana, then mix until creamy and evenly combined.
Look for: creamy and evenly combined
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Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6…
Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours) to allow oats to soften.
Allow: 6 hours
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Stir the mixture and enjoy cold or…
In the morning, stir the mixture and enjoy cold or warmed slightly if preferred.
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