Description
This Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious no-cook breakfast option that tastes like your favorite banana bread. Made with ripe mashed banana, rolled oats, nuts, and warm spices, it’s prepared by combining ingredients and refrigerating overnight, making it perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
Flavorings and Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ground flax (optional)
- 2 teaspoons 100% pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Mash the ripe banana in the bottom of a sealable bowl or jar. Add rolled oats, milk of choice, chopped nuts, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, ground flax if using, and maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Refrigerate: Seal the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least about 4 hours. This allows the oats to soak and soften, melding the flavors together.
- Serve: Enjoy the overnight oats hot or cold according to preference. Garnish with additional sliced banana or more nuts as desired for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten free.
- Milk of choice can be dairy or plant-based such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Ground flax is optional but adds extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Oats can be soaked for as little as 4 hours but are best after overnight refrigeration for optimal texture.
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness, but you can adjust or omit for less sugar.
- Serve cold directly from fridge or warm gently in microwave or on stovetop before eating.
