Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Just like banana bread straight from the oven, but with barely any effort, these Banana Overnight Oats are breakfast you can wake up to--literally, because they are waiting for you in the morning!

~Same recipe from 2015, photos updated July 2020~

Every time I post an Overnight Oats recipe here, I swear I say it is my absolute favorite. Well, this time I won't say that, but I will say this is definitely my favorite today!

Ha, see how I got around that one! I love my oats. Anyway I can play around with them and create a little something new it brings my taste buds much joy.

This Overnight Oatmeal Recipe is the BEST.

I don't like messing around in the morning but I also want a good hearty breakfast. These Banana Bread Overnight Oats are the answer. I take about 15 minutes on Sunday or Monday and prepare an entire week's worth of single serving jars.

In the morning, I pop them in the microwave and they are good to go.

Overnight oats are my very favorite breakfast of all time for many reasons.

1. They are so so so easy to whip up.
2. You can make enough for about one week at a time.
3. The options and varieties are literally endless.
4. Breakfast is ready for your when you get up.
5. And of course, they taste amazing!

These banana overnight oats are like a warm bowl of banana bread--one of my favorite comfort foods. But you don't have to do any of the baking or much work at all for this big bowl of goodness!

If you are new to Overnight Oatmeal, check out this post here for a great place to start!

What you will need:

• Oats: That obvious?? But what kind of oats is the question. I use rolled oats. I have also made these, adjusting the milk slightly to taste, with quick oats and have found they work really great when I want the same recipe but right now.
• Really ripe bananas. This makes them super Mashable and sweet.
• Fun add-ins: flax meal for a bit more fiber, chia seeds, a dollop of yogurt when serving, and hey, more bananas! Some coconut might be great as well.

How to make this recipe:

1. Mash the banana in a small bowl or jar that can be sealed later.
2. Add in all other ingredients with the banana.
3. Stir up the banana overnight oats, cover and chill for at least 4 hours.

That is it--literally as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Notes:

• Sweeten these banana bread overnight oats to your liking. The banana already adds a decent amount of sweet. I go back and forth on the maple--sometimes I just add a drizzle in the morning when serving.
• I find that overnight oats with banana are best if eaten within 3 days. If you want to make these for the week, add the mashed banana in just before serving for any servings that won't be eaten until day 4 or 5.
• This recipe is easily made vegan by using dairy free milk.

One last thing, I get a LOT of questions about what containers I use to make my overnight oats. I typically use wide mouth Ball Jars. They only end up filled about half way for a serving. The wide mouth makes it much easier for prepping as well as spooning out--win, win, right?

I am prone to dropping many an oat on the ground so the wider the mouth the better.

Check out these other overnight oatmeal recipes:

• Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats
• Apple Pie Overnight Oatmeal
• Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
• Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal
• Triple Chocolate Overnight Oats
• Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats
• Vanilla Cold Brew Oatmeal
• Chocolate Peanut Butter

Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Just like banana bread straight from the oven, but with barely any effort, these Banana Bread Overnight Oats are breakfast you can wake up to--literally, because they are waiting for you in the morning!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 387kcal

Author: Lorie Yarro

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/2 mashed ripe banana
• ▢ 1/2 cup rolled oats regular or gluten free
• ▢ 1/2 cup milk of choice
• ▢ 2 T chopped pecans or walnuts
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• ▢ Dash of sea salt
• ▢ 1 T ground flax (optional)
• ▢ 2 tsp 100% pure maple syrup

Instructions

• Mash the banana in the bottom of a bowl or jar that can be sealed. Combine all other ingredients and stir well to combine.
• Refrigerate overnight or at least about 4 hours. Serve hot or cold.
• Garnish with some sliced banana or more nuts if desired.

Notes

• Sweeten these banana bread overnight oats to your liking. The banana already adds a decent amount of sweet. I go back and forth on the maple--sometimes I just add a drizzle in the morning when serving.
• I find that overnight oats with banana are best if eaten within 3 days. If you want to make these for the week, add the mashed banana in just before serving for any servings that won't be eaten until day 4 or 5.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg

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