Healthy Banana Bread Overnight Oats Recipe
A wholesome and delicious Healthy Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe that combines ripe bananas, creamy Greek yogurt, and nutritious oats for a perfect make-ahead breakfast. Naturally sweetened with banana and enhanced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, this easy, no-cook recipe is creamy, satisfying, and ready to eat after a few hours in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe, spotty bananas
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
- tiny pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Mash Bananas and Combine Wet Ingredients: Place the ripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Add in the unsweetened vanilla almond milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk all these ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Mix: Add the old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, fine sea salt, and a tiny pinch of nutmeg to the wet mixture. Whisk everything together until fully incorporated. At this point, taste the mixture and add a splash of maple syrup or honey if you prefer extra sweetness, though the ripe bananas often provide enough natural sweetness.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Divide the oat mixture evenly into two containers. Cover them tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften for a creamy texture.
- Serve and Add Toppings: When ready to eat, stir the overnight oats to ensure an even consistency and add your choice of toppings such as crushed pecans, walnuts, or mini chocolate chips for a delightful crunch and added flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk according to preference.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and omit or replace peanut butter if desired.
- Adjust sweetness by adding maple syrup or honey based on your taste.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adding chia seeds helps thicken the oats and adds extra fiber and omega-3 fats.
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