Description
A simple and nutritious Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe that combines ripe banana, oats, milk, and warm spices for a delicious, easy-to-prepare breakfast. Ready in just 5 minutes and ideal for busy mornings, this creamy oat mixture soaks overnight for the best texture, offering a healthy start to your day with the comforting flavors of banana bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons real maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana until it becomes smooth and creamy, which helps integrate its flavor evenly throughout the oats.
- Combine Milk and Oats: Pour the whole milk into a mason jar or any container with a lid. Stir in the old fashioned oats to begin soaking the oats and soften them.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the mashed banana, real maple syrup, vanilla extract, coarse sea salt, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans to the jar. Stir everything thoroughly until well combined to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container with a lid and place it in the refrigerator overnight or at least for 4 hours if you’re short on time. This chilling period allows the oats to fully absorb the liquid and flavors, resulting in a creamy texture.
- Serve: In the morning, stir the oats again to redistribute any settled ingredients. Enjoy your overnight oats cold directly from the fridge or warm them up briefly if you prefer a cozy breakfast option.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute whole milk with almond, soy, or oat milk.
- You can swap pecans with other nuts or seeds like walnuts or chia seeds for added texture and nutrition.
- The oats can be soaked longer than overnight if prepared the night before a busy morning.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or adding honey as preferred.
- Adding fresh fruit toppings like berries or sliced apples before serving enhances flavors and nutrition.
