Description

A simple and nutritious Banana Overnight Oats recipe that combines creamy mashed bananas, cinnamon, maple syrup, oats, and nut butter to create a delicious make-ahead breakfast. Perfect for busy mornings, this wholesome dish is chilled overnight and topped with fresh banana slices, crunchy almonds, and optional natural yogurt for extra creaminess.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

100g porridge oats
¼ tsp ground cinnamon, plus a pinch to serve
2 tbsp flaked or chopped almonds

Wet Ingredients

2 bananas, peeled (1 mashed, 1 sliced)
300ml milk of your choice, plus a splash for morning adjustment
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp peanut or almond butter, plus extra to serve
2–4 tbsp natural yogurt, to serve (optional)

Instructions

Mash the banana: In a bowl, mash one peeled banana with a fork until smooth, creating a creamy base for your oats.
Combine ingredients: Stir the porridge oats, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, maple syrup, milk, and 2 tbsp peanut or almond butter into the mashed banana. Mix thoroughly to blend all flavors.
Chill overnight: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
Stir before serving: The next morning, give the porridge a good stir. If it’s too thick, add a small splash of milk to loosen the consistency.
Assemble toppings and serve: Divide the overnight oats between two bowls. Slice the remaining banana and scatter on top. Drizzle with extra nut butter, sprinkle over the almonds, add spoonfuls of natural yogurt if desired, and finish with a pinch of cinnamon. Serve immediately for a nutritious start to your day.

Notes

You can use any type of milk you prefer: dairy, almond, soy, oat, etc.
Adjust the sweetness by increasing or reducing the maple syrup as per taste.
Natural yogurt topping is optional but adds creaminess and tang.
Overnight oats can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For added texture, try mixing in chia seeds or flaxseeds with the oats before chilling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: International

Keywords: overnight oats, banana oats, healthy breakfast, make-ahead breakfast, vegan breakfast option, easy overnight oats, nutritious oats, no-cook breakfast