Banana Bread Overnight Oats

A delightful mix of flavors and textures that provides the comforting taste of banana bread in an easy-to-make overnight oats format, perfect for busy mornings.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 4

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
2 bananas (ripe, mashed) Use really ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt To make it creamier, you can add more yogurt.
4 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon Can be adjusted based on taste preferences.
2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup Adjust sweetness to your liking.
1 pinch salt
¼ cup chopped pecans (or hazelnuts or walnuts) Feel free to experiment with different kinds of nuts.
2 cups milk Almond milk can be used for a dairy-free option.

Method

Preparation

In a bowl, add the rolled oats, mashed bananas, yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, chopped nuts, and milk.
Mix everything until well combined.
Cover the bowl and place the mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.

Serving

When you are ready to eat, you can top your oats with chocolate chips, sliced bananas, and more nuts if you like. Enjoy!

Notes

Banana Bread Overnight Oats are best served chilled or at room temperature. These can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Just give them a good stir before eating. You can also mix in different spices, like nutmeg or ginger, for unique flavors.