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Creamy Banana Bread Overnight Oats Recipe – Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast

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This make-ahead breakfast delivers all the cozy flavor of banana bread with almost no morning work. Stir everything together the night before, pop it in the fridge, and wake up to a creamy, lightly spiced oat bowl that’s ready whenever you are.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Mash the banana directly in the bottom of a bowl or sealable jar.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Enjoy straight from the fridge or warm it up before serving. Top with sliced banana or extra nuts if you like.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness based on your taste. The banana adds natural sweetness on its own, so the maple syrup can be reduced or added right before eating.
  • For best texture and flavor, eat within 3 days. If prepping further ahead, wait to add the mashed banana until just before serving for portions eaten later in the week.
  • To keep this recipe vegan, use a plant-based milk. For gluten free oats, be sure they’re certified gluten free.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American