Description
A wholesome and delicious breakfast option, Healthy Banana Bread Overnight Oats combine ripe bananas, creamy Greek yogurt, and nutritious oats soaked overnight to create a ready-to-eat, flavorful start to your day. This easy no-cook recipe requires minimal prep and delivers the comforting taste of banana bread in a convenient and nutritious oatmeal form.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- â…› tsp fine sea salt
- A tiny pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Mash the Bananas: In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the unsweetened vanilla almond milk, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir well to combine into a creamy mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, sea salt, and nutmeg thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Divide the mixture evenly between two containers, cover them with lids or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and thicken.
- Serve and Enjoy: The next morning, give the oats a good stir to recombine any separated liquid, then serve chilled for a healthy, banana bread-flavored breakfast ready to eat.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and best flavor.
- Adjust thickness by adding more or less almond milk to suit your preference.
- For a nut-free version, omit the peanut butter or replace with sunflower seed butter.
- Optional toppings include chopped nuts, fresh banana slices, or a drizzle of honey.
- Can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
