Banana Bread Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Wholesome oats blended with banana, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts for a satisfying start.

# 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
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, mashed banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
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, give the oats a good stir. Add additional milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
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 according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Captures the comforting flavor of fresh banana bread.
  • Only 10 minutes of hands-on preparation.
  • Wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats and Greek yogurt.
  • Conveniently prepared the night before.
02 -
  • Use a very ripe banana for the best natural sweetness and easier mashing.
  • Mason jars are perfect for this recipe as they are airtight and portable.
  • If the oats are too thick in the morning, a small splash of milk will bring back the creamy consistency.
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