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Banana Bread Overnight Oats Recipe

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This Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe is an easy and nutritious make-ahead breakfast that combines the flavors of banana bread with creamy oats. Perfect for busy mornings, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with wholesome ingredients like nuts, cinnamon, and ground flaxseed. Simply mix and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then enjoy a delicious, no-cook meal that can be served hot or cold.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1/2 mashed ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice

Flavorings and Add-ins

  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Dash of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons 100% pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mash and Combine: Mash the ripe banana in the bottom of a bowl or jar that can be sealed. Add the rolled oats, milk, chopped nuts, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, ground flaxseed (if using), and maple syrup. Stir everything well to combine thoroughly.
  2. Refrigerate: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld together.
  3. Serve and Garnish: When ready to eat, you can enjoy the oats cold straight from the fridge or warm them up if preferred. Garnish with additional sliced banana or more chopped nuts for an extra touch of flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use gluten free rolled oats to make the recipe gluten free.
  • Milk of choice can be dairy or any plant-based alternative such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
  • The ground flaxseed adds extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids but is optional.
  • Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup.
  • Overnight oats can be prepared in individual jars for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
  • This recipe is suitable for a vegetarian diet.