Banana Bread Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Wholesome oats blended with banana, cinnamon, and walnuts, chilled overnight for a creamy, hearty breakfast.

# The Ingredients 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 - Maple syrup or honey for drizzling, optional
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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, allowing at least 6 hours for the oats to soften and fully absorb the flavors.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add additional 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent like dessert but actually fuels your whole morning with real nutrition.
  • Zero cooking means you can prep this while your coffee brews and forget about breakfast stress for days.
  • The texture is creamy and satisfying, not gluey like some overnight oats can turn out.
02 -
  • If your oats look too thick the next morning, don't panic—they'll continue absorbing liquid even in the fridge, so add milk gradually and stir well rather than turning it into soup.
  • The quality of your banana really matters here; a truly ripe, spotted banana gives you natural sweetness and that authentic banana bread flavor that underripe fruit can't match.
03 -
  • If you want extra fiber and nutrition without changing the flavor, stir in a tablespoon of chia seeds with the dry ingredients—they'll plump up beautifully overnight and add a subtle texture.
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry pan for just two minutes before chopping to unlock their flavor and add a satisfying crispness that transforms each bite.
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