Description
These Banana Nut Bread Overnight Oats capture the cozy flavor of freshly baked banana bread in a nourishing, no-cook breakfast. Creamy, lightly sweet, and topped with crunchy walnuts, it’s a delicious make-ahead meal for busy mornings!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- Extra banana slices
- Drizzle of maple syrup or nut butter
Instructions
- Mash the banana: In a jar or container, mash the banana until smooth to create the base of your overnight oats.
- Combine ingredients: Add rolled oats, milk, yogurt (if using), chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mashed banana. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Stir and adjust consistency: In the morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
- Add toppings and serve: Top the oats with chopped walnuts, extra banana slices, and optionally drizzle with maple syrup or nut butter before serving for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, add a few thin banana slices before refrigerating to infuse more banana taste.
- Make it nut-free by swapping walnuts for pumpkin seeds to accommodate nut allergies.
- Prep up to 3 jars at once for easy meal prep; the oats keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
