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Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Banana Bread Overnight Oats for a Cozy, Healthy Breakfast

Banana Bread Overnight Oats are a convenient and nutritious breakfast that melds the comforting flavors of banana bread with creamy oats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Oats Base
  • 2 medium Bananas Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Milk Use cow’s milk, almond milk, or oat milk.
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Substitute with regular or dairy-free yogurt if needed.
  • 1 cup Oats Rolled, minute, or quick oats work best.
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds These add fiber and omega-3s.
Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Essential for banana bread essence.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.
Extra Nutrition
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder Boosts protein.
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts Substitute with pumpkin seeds if allergies are a concern.
Sweet Touch
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Chips Adjust to your liking.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Airtight Containers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, while still leaving some lumps for texture.
  2. Whisk in the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until creamy and combined.
  3. Add oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, protein powder, walnuts, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate your mixture for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. In the morning, divide the Banana Bread Overnight Oats into jars or bowls, topping with extra walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Optionally drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving for added sweetness.

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