Delicious Banana Overnight Oats for Energizing Mornings
Start your day with these nutritious overnight oats featuring ripe bananas, creamy yogurt, and a rich texture, perfect for busy mornings.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
- Whisk
- mason jars
Ingredients
For the Oats Base
- 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Avoid quick oats that can get mushy.
- 2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk Substitute with any non-dairy or regular milk if preferred.
- 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds Use fresh seeds for best results.
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Dairy-free yogurt can replace for vegan version.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for enhanced flavor.
For the Bananas
- 2 medium Ripe Bananas Overripe bananas are best; one mashed, one sliced.
For the Sweetness
- 2 tablespoons Honey Raw honey preferred for rich taste.
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons Smooth Pecan Butter Can substitute with almond or cashew butter.
- 1 cup Fresh Raspberries or Blueberries Can substitute with your favorite berries.
Instructions
How to Make Nutritious Banana Overnight Oats
- In a large bowl, mash one ripe banana until smooth to create a natural sweetener.
- Add almond milk, old-fashioned rolled oats, pecan butter, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and salt to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly into four mason jars, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Cover each jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Slice the remaining banana for topping, drizzle with any leftover pecan butter, and add fresh berries.
Notes
Store in airtight mason jars for up to 4 days. Optional: Add cinnamon on top for extra flavor.