How oh how could I bless your faces with apple cinnamon, blueberry and strawberry overnight oats and not highlight the beloved banana?! Today that changes. There’s nothing I love more than our frenzied morning routine when I yank delish, chilly oats from the fridge that easily feed us all. They’re creamy, flavorful, and hearty enough to keep me keepin’ on, no matter the chaos!
What makes this recipe fabulous
It’s rocking the nutrition boat. We’re talking 13g protein and nearly 10g filling fiber. I’m super intentional with the ingredients in oatmeal breakfasts so the complex carbs are balanced with plenty or protein and fat. Hello, balanced blood sugar! The dietitian in me is smiling. It tastes like banana bread in oatmeal form…enough said. It’s so easy and I don’t have to think about breakfast in the morning. My toddler and baby will happily eat it (gasp).
Ingredients
Banana: Ripe banana adds natural sweetness. The less ripe, the less sweet they’ll be. We love our healthy banana recipes! Rolled oats: Old fashioned oats make the base of this recipe Milk: Use whatever milk you love for the liquid base. Greek yogurt: To thicken the oats and add protein. Chia seeds: To thicken and add fiber + healthy fats. Peanut butter: Just a spoonful for some healthy fats, flavor and protein! Vanilla and cinnamon: Flavor enhancers! Salt: So key for balancing flavor and bringing out the sweetness.
Dietary swaps and variations
This recipe is gluten free as long as you use certified gluten free oats.
Dairy free: Use non-dairy yogurt. Nut free: Use tahini, sunflower seed butter, or hemp seeds and your favorite nut-free milk (hello, Oat Milk Latte Overnight Oats and Coconut Milk Overnight Oats!) Chunky monkey: Add chocolate chips and crushed peanuts. Blueberry banana bread: Add 1 cup blueberries.
Let’s make it!
How to store
Store oats in the refrigerator in an air-tight container with a lid for up to 4 days. You can also freeze overnight oats in a muffin tin and store in a freezer baggie to have on hand for busy mornings.
Let me know in the comments if you love these!
