This is the perfect way to use up any ripe bananas you have on hand, and you can prepare two breakfasts (or more) in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make banana overnight oats, you’ll need just 5 simple ingredients.
Banana (the riper, the better) Old fashioned rolled oats Milk of choice (see notes below) Vanilla Cinnamon
I also like to add in some healthy fat to make it more filling, like peanut butter, almond butter, or a handful of chopped walnuts, but that’s optional. You can customize this to your liking! The banana adds a natural sweetness, but I also like to add a teaspoon or two of maple syrup, to boost the overall flavor. It really reminds me of banana bread!
Which Milk Works Best for Overnight Oats?
Soaking oats in water helps to reduce their phytic acid content, and it seems to be most effective at boosting iron absorption when water is used, rather than cow’s milk. That’s why I suggest using a non-dairy milk, such as almond milk or cashew milk, which is basically water-based. (Especially if you’re using a homemade milk!) Use oat milk or hemp milk, if you want to keep this recipe nut-free.
How to Make Banana Overnight Oats
First, you’ll need to mash the ripe bananas. Mash them on a plate for the best texture (it’s easier to mash on a flat surface!) then transfer them to two jars that will hold your oats overnight in the fridge.
Make sure the jars have lids, so you can keep them airtight. Add in the nut butter, if using, cinnamon, vanilla, a pinch of salt, and the milk, and stir. It’s okay if the mixture isn’t perfectly smooth!
Finally, add in the oats and give the mixture a stir. (I’ve linked to the ones I use in the recipe below!) It helps if you use a jar that is 14-16 ounces in size, so you have some space to stir.
Cover the jars with the lids, then place in the fridge to thicken overnight! In the morning, you can just give the oats a stir, and add an extra splash of milk, if you’d like to loosen up the texture. You can also add a splash of maple syrup, if you’d like a sweeter flavor.
More Oatmeal Recipes
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If you try these Banana Overnight Oats, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. And if you make any modifications, I’d love to hear about those, too! We can all benefit from your experience.
