Banana Bread Overnight Oats Recipe
This Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast with the comforting flavors of banana bread. Prepared the night before, it combines ripe banana, oats, milk, pecans, maple syrup, and warm spices, making it an easy, no-cook, grab-and-go option that can be enjoyed cold or warmed up in the morning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes plus overnight refrigeration
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup whole milk
Flavorings and Mix-ins
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons real maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Mash the banana: In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth, ensuring there are no large chunks for a creamy texture.
- Combine oats and milk: Pour the whole milk into a mason jar or any container with a lid, then add the old fashioned oats. Stir well to combine.
- Add flavorings: Add the mashed banana, real maple syrup, vanilla extract, coarse sea salt, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans to the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Refrigerate overnight: Secure the lid on the container and place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld, resulting in the best texture.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a quick stir. Enjoy it cold straight from the fridge or warm it gently if you prefer a cozy breakfast.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and best flavor.
- Old fashioned oats are ideal for texture; quick oats can be used but may become mushier.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Add additional toppings like fresh fruit or a spoonful of nut butter for extra nutrition and taste.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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