Description
A delicious and convenient Banana Overnight Oatmeal recipe that combines rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, and chia seeds, sweetened naturally and prepared overnight for a quick, nutritious breakfast. Perfect for a healthy start to your day with creamy texture and customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, as needed)
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or regular yogurt (use your favorite flavor or plain; blueberry Greek yogurt recommended)
- 1/3 cup milk (unsweetened vanilla almond milk preferred)
- 1/2 ripe banana (mashed; reserve other half for topping if desired)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, helps to thicken oats)
Sweeteners and Toppings
- Stevia or other sweetener like honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., sliced banana, nuts, seeds, berries)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a jar or covered dish, combine the rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, mashed banana, and chia seeds. Add stevia or another sweetener if desired, and stir thoroughly to blend all the ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or dish and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften, resulting in a creamy texture.
- Serve: When ready to eat, remove the oats from the fridge, add a splash of milk to adjust the consistency if needed, top with additional banana slices or your favorite toppings, and enjoy a quick nutritious breakfast.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free version.
- Chia seeds are optional but enhance texture and nutritional value.
- Sweeteners can be omitted or substituted according to preference or dietary needs.
- Customize toppings to add variety and additional nutrients.
- Can be prepared the night before for convenient grab-and-go meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
