Look forward to breakfast again with easy and filling Banana Overnight Oats that tastes like banana bread! Made with nourishing staples like rolled oats, protein-packed Greek yogurt, chia seeds, peanut butter and cinnamon. Spend 10 minutes at night and wake up to a healthy, satisfying oatmeal breakfast. No cooking required. Kids especially love this one!
How oh how could I bless your faces with apple cinnamon, blueberry and strawberry overnight oats and not highlight the beloved banana?!
Today that changes. There's nothing I love more than our frenzied morning routine when I yank delish, chilly oats from the fridge that easily feed us all. They're creamy, flavorful, and hearty enough to keep me keepin' on, no matter the chaos!
What makes this recipe fabulous
- It's rocking the nutrition boat. We're talking 13g protein and nearly 10g filling fiber. I'm super intentional with the ingredients in oatmeal breakfasts so the complex carbs are balanced with plenty or protein and fat. Hello, balanced blood sugar! The dietitian in me is smiling.
- It tastes like banana bread in oatmeal form...enough said.
- It's so easy and I don't have to think about breakfast in the morning.
- My toddler and baby will happily eat it (gasp).
Ingredients
- Banana: Ripe banana adds natural sweetness. The less ripe, the less sweet they'll be. We love our healthy banana recipes!
- Rolled oats: Old fashioned oats make the base of this recipe
- Milk: Use whatever milk you love for the liquid base.
- Greek yogurt: To thicken the oats and add protein.
- Chia seeds: To thicken and add fiber + healthy fats.
- Peanut butter: Just a spoonful for some healthy fats, flavor and protein!
- Vanilla and cinnamon: Flavor enhancers!
- Salt: So key for balancing flavor and bringing out the sweetness.
Dietary swaps and variations
This recipe is gluten free as long as you use certified gluten free oats.
- Dairy free: Use non-dairy yogurt.
- Nut free: Use tahini, sunflower seed butter, or hemp seeds and your favorite nut-free milk (hello, Oat Milk Latte Overnight Oats and Coconut Milk Overnight Oats!)
- Chunky monkey: Add chocolate chips and crushed peanuts.
- Blueberry banana bread: Add 1 cup blueberries.
Let's make it!
Mash banana in mixing bowl. Add milk, yogurt, peanut butter and vanilla.
Add oats, chia, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine.
Portion into two containers, cover, and refrigerate. Easy peasy!
How to store
Store oats in the refrigerator in an air-tight container with a lid for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze overnight oats in a muffin tin and store in a freezer baggie to have on hand for busy mornings.
Let me know in the comments if you love these!
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Healthy Banana Bread Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Look forward to breakfast again with easy and filling Banana Overnight Oats made with nourishing staples like rolled oats, protein-packed Greek yogurt, chia seeds, peanut butter and cinnamon. Spend 10 minutes at night and wake up to a healthy, satisfying oatmeal breakfast. No cooking required. Kids especially love this one! Prep time does not include 4 hour soaking time.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe, spotty bananas
- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- tiny pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Place bananas in a medium mixing bowl. Mash with a fork. Add milk, yogurt, peanut butter and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Add oats, chia, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Taste and add a splash of maple syrup or honey if you want it sweeter. I find it sweet enough with ripe banana!
- Portion into two containers, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Stir and top with crushed pecans, walnuts, or mini chocolate chips for crunch.
Lauren says
The whole family is obsessed!
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Heck yes thanks Lauren!
Debbie says
Can’t wait to make fruit overnight chia jars They look yummy with mango
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
Enjoy!