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    Banana Bread Overnight Oats

    Last Updated May 12, 2021. Published July 24, 2020 By Lorie 86 Comments

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    These Banana Bread Overnight Oats are breakfast you can wake up to--5 minutes to prep, vegan and easily made gluten free. Ready right when you wake up! A perfect hearty and healthy breakfast!

    Banana Overnight Oats in jar with pecans and banana slices.

    ~Same recipe from 2015, photos updated July 2020~

    I love banana bread and just about in any form. But a 5 minute prep oatmeal version of banana bread? That's exactly what this banana overnight oats recipe is!

    Overnight oatmeal is such an easy way to fuel up in the morning. And since the prep is so minimal, it just makes sense. Get a few jars ready tonight, and have breakfast ready and waiting for you in the morning.

    Why you will love these:

    • They are so simple to make. To make these banana overnight oats, you just mash the banana and then toss the other ingredients into a jar or bowl and mix. There is really nothing else to it.
    • Super kid friendly. My picky toddler is a fan of these oats. Some days he is cool with one flavor, others he is not. So I can easily tweak them to jazz them up with some white chocolate chips or a few berries and he is happy again.
    • Great for weekly meal prep. Make an entire week's worth of this banana overnight oats recipe in one sitting. It won't take you more than about 10 minutes or so. Then you are set for the whole week!
    • Simple to modify to meet dietary needs. Easily make these vegan overnight oats, gluten free or even nut free. Whatever you may need to adjust should still have a delicious breakfast as the result.
    Oatmeal in glass jars with banana slices and pecans.

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

    Ingredients and Substitutions:

    • 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. Some people like steel cut oats, but I am not a fan. They are much too chewy for my taste.
    • ripe bananas. This makes them super Mashable and sweet.
    • maple syrup: sweeten to taste and feel free to substitute for your preferred sweetener.
    • cinnamon: what is a banana bread inspired recipe without the cinnamon, right?
    • pecans: you can use sliced almonds or chopped walnuts if preferred. The nuts can also be skipped completely.
    • 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.
    Ingredients in banana oats labeled.

    How to make banana bread overnight oats:

    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!

    Banana mashed in bowl and then stirred in with oatmeal ingredients.

    Notes and Tips:

    • 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.
    • You can easily make these banana overnight oats vegan by using a dairy free milk. For gluten free, make sure the oats are certified gluten free.

    Do you have to eat your oats cold?

    Absolutely not! These banana overnight oats are so delicious warmed up in the morning. Some people enjoy them cold, or are always eating on the run so they eat them cold, but it is not something you have to do.

    I eat my oatmeal warmed up at least 75% of the time.

    Spoon in jar with oatmeal and banana and cinnamon sticks.

    More overnight oats 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

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    Banana Overnight Oats in jar.

    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!
    4.86 from 62 votes
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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 

    • ½ mashed ripe banana
    • ½ cup rolled oats regular or gluten free
    • ½ cup milk of choice
    • 2 T chopped pecans or walnuts
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • Dash of sea salt
    • 1 T ground flax (optional)
    • 2 teaspoon 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.
    • You can easily make these banana overnight oats vegan by using a dairy free milk. For gluten free, make sure the oats are certified gluten free.

    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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    1. Amy says

      January 19, 2022 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      This was my first time making overnight oats. I swapped the milk with dark chocolate almond milk, reduced vanilla in half, omitted maple syrup and added pecans an flax seed. Absolutely fabulous!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 22, 2022 at 8:44 am

        Yay!! The chocolate milk is genius and now I cannot wait to try as well!!

        Reply
    2. Marilyn says

      January 05, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite overnight oats recipe! It's great as written, as also with 1 Tbsp of chia seeds and dollop of plain Greek yogurt mixed in for extra fiber/protein. When those additional ingredients are added, I increase the almond milk to 3/4 cup to keep the desired consistency.

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 07, 2022 at 9:11 am

        So happy to hear this, Marilyn! Thanks for the info too on the add ins. I love Greek yogurt in mine sometimes as well! Thanks!!!

        Reply
    3. Ana cueto says

      January 07, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      Buenazo

      Reply
    4. Melany says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:54 am

      I'm definitely gonna make this but I neeeed to know where you got those jars. I've been hunting and I cant find them. Lol

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        June 24, 2020 at 9:15 am

        Hi!!! These are my favorite jars! A touch on the small side but so cute. I got them from World Market but this is the actual jar: https://weckjars.com/product/762-jelly-jar/

        Reply
    5. Ellie May says

      May 19, 2020 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      I have tried so many overnight oats recipes over the years (honestly lost hope I'd ever find one I really liked) and none compare to this! This recipe is soooo yummy! My partner and I tried last night & plan to use our last ripe banana for this same breakfast again tomorrow. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe! Tastes just like banana bread mmm =) I know we'll come back to this again and again. I like mine cold, he likes his hot.

      This may help someone else in the same situation: we didn't have vanilla extract, so we used vanilla flavored coffee creamer in equal amounts. Turned out perfectly!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        May 19, 2020 at 5:43 pm

        Thanks so so much for sharing Ellie!! This is hands down my very favorite overnight oats of all time! Oh, and now I am going to be using a splash of my vanilla coffee creamer as well, so thanks!!

        Reply
    6. Regina Moore says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Can you use steel cut oats?

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 11, 2020 at 9:19 am

        Hi! You can. They will be much harder and chewier but if you like that texture then it’s ok!

        Reply
    7. Kelsey says

      October 10, 2019 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      This was my first time trying overnight oats, and it was so good!! I added milk to it in the morning because that’s my personal preference but it was amazing!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        October 11, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        Thanks so much for sharing Kelsey! These are hands down my very favorite and have been for years!

        Reply
    8. Mary says

      August 27, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! Thank you for this great recipe!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        August 30, 2019 at 10:19 pm

        Thanks so so much Mary! Glad you love it as much as we do!

        Reply
    9. Manikka says

      August 11, 2019 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      My family and I love this!! Thank you for sharing such an awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        August 11, 2019 at 11:13 pm

        So so glad to hear this Manikka! This is my FAVORITE recipe ever! Thanks so much ❤️

        Reply
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