Banana Overnight Oats with Chia and Cinnamon Recipe
This creamy and nutritious Banana Overnight Oats recipe is perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, chia seeds, and almond or oat milk, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with warm cinnamon. Simply mix, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy topped with your favorite nuts, coconut flakes, and fresh banana slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 cup (80 g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cup (300 ml) almond or oat milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Toppings
- Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (for serving)
- Almonds or walnuts, roughly chopped (for serving)
- Coconut flakes (for serving)
- Fresh banana slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Mash the banana: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe banana using a fork to create a smooth base.
- Combine ingredients: Add the rolled oats, almond or oat milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon to the mashed banana. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed and combined.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the bowl tightly with cling wrap or divide the mixture evenly into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and thicken.
- Serve with toppings: When ready to eat, give the mixture a stir and add additional milk if it is too thick. Top with Greek or coconut yogurt, chopped almonds or walnuts, coconut flakes, and freshly sliced bananas as desired.
Notes
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess in the oats.
- Feel free to substitute almond or oat milk with your preferred milk or milk alternative.
- Chia seeds help thicken the oats and add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- This recipe can be prepared a day in advance, ideal for busy mornings.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
