Banana Bread Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

A wholesome blend of oats, bananas, walnuts, and spices ready after an overnight chill.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, mashed banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats to soften and absorb the flavors.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add more 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 as desired.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Make-ahead convenience that saves precious morning time
  • Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, and walnuts
  • Naturally sweetened with ripe banana and a touch of maple syrup
  • Creamy, satisfying texture that keeps you full until lunch
  • Easily customizable to suit dietary preferences and taste
  • Perfect for meal prep – make several jars at once
02 -
  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness
  • Toast walnuts before adding for deeper, richer flavor
  • Prepare multiple jars on Sunday for easy weekday breakfasts
  • Add chia seeds for extra thickness and nutritional boost
  • Adjust liquid ratio to your preferred consistency – thicker or thinner
  • Store up to 5 days in the refrigerator in airtight containers
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