Description
This delightful Banana Overnight Oats recipe combines creamy mashed bananas with hearty porridge oats, subtly spiced with cinnamon, and enriched with nut butter and nuts. Easy to prepare the night before, it’s a nutritious and delicious breakfast option that’s perfect for a quick, wholesome start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 bananas, peeled
- 100g porridge oats
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, plus a pinch to serve
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 300ml milk of your choice, plus a splash
- 2 tbsp peanut or almond butter, plus extra to serve
- 2 tbsp flaked or chopped almonds
- 2–4 tbsp natural yogurt, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the banana: Mash 1 banana in a bowl with a fork until smooth, creating a creamy base for the oats.
- Combine ingredients: Stir the mashed banana with the oats, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, milk, and nut butter thoroughly to combine all flavors and textures.
- Chill overnight: Cover the mixture and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquids and soften, creating a creamy consistency.
- Stir and adjust consistency: The next morning, stir the chilled oats mixture well. Add a splash more milk if the porridge is too thick to your liking.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the overnight oats between two bowls. Slice the remaining banana and scatter it evenly over the porridge.
- Add toppings: Drizzle with additional nut butter, sprinkle the flaked or chopped almonds over, and optionally add spoonfuls of natural yogurt on top.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with a pinch of ground cinnamon sprinkled over for added warmth and aroma, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and yogurt options like almond or oat milk and coconut yogurt.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or by adding fresh berries for natural sweetness.
- You can substitute almonds with other nuts or seeds like walnuts, pecans, or chia seeds for different textures and flavors.
- Overnight oats can be prepared in single-serving jars for convenience and portability.
- If you prefer a thicker or thinner consistency, adjust the milk quantity accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: banana overnight oats, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats, no-cook oats, vegetarian breakfast, nut butter oats, maple syrup oats
