Banana Bread Overnight Oats
If you like the taste of banana bread, you’ll love these banana bread overnight oats. With 14 g of protein and fiber per serving, these oats are filling and healthy!
I love banana bread, but who has time for freshly baked banana bread in the morning? Like with my carrot cake overnight oats, these banana bread overnight nights are reminiscent of your favorite baked bread but in oatmeal form!
They also couldn’t be easier to make! With only a handful of ingredients, make it at night, and it’s ready in the morning.
See below for more tips and additional information, or scroll down for the full recipe.
Ingredient Notes
- Rolled Oats: Rolled oats are my preferred oat for this recipe, but quick cooking or instant oats will also work. However, you won’t need as much liquid if you use those. Steel-cut oats won’t work the same way.
- Milk: I like almond or soy milk for this recipe, but any unsweetened milk will work. Adding soy or cow’s milk will add 8 g of protein per serving.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds add extra fiber and protein but can be omitted or swapped for flax or hemp seeds.
- Walnuts: I love walnuts in my banana bread, but you can omit or use chopped almonds if desired.
- Vanilla and Cinnamon: The addition of both vanilla and cinnamon makes these banana bread overnight oats taste more cake-like!
How to Make Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Mix together everything in a jar
Mash the banana and add the rest of the ingredients to a sealable jar. Make sure to mix well so the banana is mixed into all of the oats.
Place in fridge overnight
Place in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with more sliced bananas and chopped nuts, if desired, and enjoy.
Tips for Success
The riper the banana, the more sweet these overnight oats will be. I use a fork to mash the banana at the bottom of a mason jar, and then add in all of the ingredients and stir very well.
I like my overnight oats to be fairly creamy, so I often use 3/4 cup of milk. If you end up using instant oats, you might not need as much. If you omit the chia seeds, I’d start with only 1/2 cup of milk and see if you need more.
More Overnight Oat Recipes
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Lavender Cherry Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Vanilla Overnight Oats
- Overnight Muesli
- Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
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Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2/3-3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 banana, mashed
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a resealable jar or airtight container and stir until well combined.
- Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight for 8 hours. The longer it sits, the creamier the consistency will be.
- Enjoy as is, or top with more sliced banana, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of honey if desired!