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Banana Overnight Oats
Banana Overnight Oats combine mashed ripe bananas, rolled oats, almond milk, and optional peanut butter or walnuts, flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup. After soaking overnight, the oats soften and meld with the banana’s natural sweetness, creating a creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast. The texture can be served cold or warmed, offering flexibility for different preferences. This recipe is convenient for meal prep and can be personalized with toppings and slight sweetness adjustments.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
274 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional; or handful of walnuts)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup , or to taste
Instructions
- Peel and mash the bananas. I like to do this on a plate, so they will mash evenly. Transfer them evenly between the two glass jars.
- To each jar, add in 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and a 1/2 cup of milk. Stir well. (It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth!)
- Add a 1/2 cup of rolled oats to each, and stir well. Place the lids on the jars and set them in the fridge to chill overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
- When you are ready to eat, grab a jar from the fridge, remove the lid and stir well. You can add an extra splash of milk to loosen the texture, and then add a splash of maple syrup, to taste. You can eat these cold right away, or transfer to a saucepan over medium-high heat and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oats are warm. (In that case, add an extra splash of water, as the oats will thicken even more.) Oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Nutrition information provided is an estimate for one jar serving and may vary.
- Top the oats with extra sliced bananas, walnuts, or hemp seeds for added texture and nutrition.
- Oats can be eaten cold or gently warmed with a splash of water to loosen the texture.
- Store prepared oats in the fridge for up to 4 days for convenient meal prep.
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
275mg
(6%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.