Description
This Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and healthy no-cook breakfast option that tastes just like banana bread. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, nuts, and warm spices, it’s perfect for a quick nutritious start to the day. Prepare it the night before and enjoy it cold or warmed up in the morning, garnished with extra banana slices or nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Dash of sea salt
- 1 tbsp ground flax (optional)
- 2 tsp 100% pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Mash the Banana and Combine Ingredients: Mash the ripe banana thoroughly in the bottom of a bowl or a sealable jar. Add all the other ingredients – rolled oats, milk, chopped nuts, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, ground flaxseed if using, and maple syrup. Stir everything well until fully combined.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. This allows the oats to soften and absorb the flavors, creating a creamy texture similar to banana bread.
- Serve and Garnish: In the morning, you can enjoy the oats cold directly from the fridge or warm them slightly if preferred. Top with additional banana slices or extra nuts for an appealing finish and added crunch.
Notes
- You can substitute the milk with almond, oat, soy, or any milk of choice.
- Using gluten free oats makes this recipe safe for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Ground flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, but is optional.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
- Overnight oats are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast that requires no cooking.
