Banana Bread Overnight Oats: Sweet, Healthy Start to Your Day

Banana Bread Overnight Oats are a quick, nutritious breakfast that combines the comfort of banana bread with the convenience of overnight oats.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 8

Total Time 8 10

Servings: 3 jars

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Oats

2 cups Old Fashioned Oats Avoid steel-cut oats.
1/2 cup Ripe Mashed Bananas Opt for very ripe bananas for best flavor.
2 cups Milk (Almond, Oat, or 2%) Pick your favorite type.
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg if preferred.
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup are alternatives.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional.
1 pinch Salt Helps to balance sweetness.

For the Crunch

1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Feel free to substitute with any nuts or seeds.
1 medium Sliced Bananas For topping, optional.

Equipment

mixing bowl
Airtight mason jars

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine ripe mashed bananas, old-fashioned oats, your favorite milk, cinnamon, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly blended.
Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans. Ensure the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Divide the mixture into three airtight mason jars. Leave space at the top for expansion.
Place the jars in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 8 hours.
In the morning, stir the contents and serve cold or warm up slightly. Top with fresh slices of banana if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These overnight oats keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Use airtight jars for freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!