Banana Bread Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with banana, warm spices, and walnuts for a hearty make-ahead breakfast.

# Components:

→ Oats Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative
04 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

09 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
10 - 1 small banana, sliced
11 - Additional maple syrup or honey for drizzling, optional
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, mashed banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all components are evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the combined mixture evenly between two jars or containers for individual servings.
03 - Cover containers and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, allowing oats to soften and absorb all flavors completely.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add additional milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
05 - Top each serving with chopped walnuts, banana slices, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon according to preference.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Make-Ahead Convenience: Spend 10 minutes prepping at night and wake up to a finished meal.
  • Naturally Sweetened: Relies on the natural sugars of ripe bananas and a hint of maple syrup.
  • Hearty Texture: The combination of soaked oats and crunchy walnuts provides a satisfying and rich consistency.
02 -
  • Always use a very ripe banana for mashing; the more brown spots, the better the flavor and sweetness.
  • Stir the mixture thoroughly in the morning to ensure the yogurt and fruit are well distributed.
  • Prepare these in individual mason jars for the ultimate grab-and-go meal prep solution that lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.
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