Banana Chia Overnight Oats

This banana overnight oats with chia seeds is easy to make and is loaded with flavor from just a few simple ingredients. The banana ads so much sweetness and combined with the chia seeds gives this overnight oats a creamy and delicious texture. Just like in this Banana bread baked oats recipe as well.

This recipe makes 2 portions, but you can easily double it to make meal-prep breakfasts for the whole week. Or try one of my other delicious meal prep recipes, like this Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats or this Applesauce overnight oats.

Ingredients

These overnight oats with banana and chia seeds are easy to make with just a few ingredients. See the list below. 

For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Banana, very ripe with some brown spots.
• Almond milk, or other plant-based milk or milk of choice.
• Maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener like agave syrup. Coconut sugar or brown sugar can also be used.
• Peanut butter, or other nut butter of choice, another great option is this homemade Pecan Almond Butter. The nut butter can also be left out completely for an allergy friendly breakfast. 
• Vanilla extract, for a hint of vanilla that goes so well with the other flavours.
• Cinnamon, a little warming cinnamon tastes amazing with the banana. If you are a cinnamon lover, feel free to add a little more for a stronger flavour.
• Rolled oats, or old fashion oats, they hold their shape and create texture in your overnight oats. I don’t recommend using quick cooking oats.
• Chia seeds, for a creamier overnight oats texture and added nutrients.
• Chocolate chips, or a chopped chocolate bar. For vegan overnight oats, use a vegan chocolate of choice. 
• Walnuts, or other chopped nuts of choice. This is optional for an added crunch and protein to the overnight oats.
• Salt, a pinch of salt balances all the flavours.

Topping, this is optional but recommend for extra flavor.

• Greek style yoghurt, unsweetened or other thick and creamy yoghurt of choice. 
• Banana slices
• Peanut butter
• Chopped walnuts
• Chocolate chips

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Banana cinnamon overnight oats is easy and fast to make. Follow along with the with the step-by-step photos below. 

For the full written instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom.

Hint: The banana adds a lot of sweetness to this banana nut overnight oats, for a sweeter breakfast top with some maple syrup.

Another tasty, crunchy topping is granola. Use store-bought or try this Air Fryer Granola or this Apple Pie Granola.

Substitutions and Variations

• Gluten-free – Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they may contain traces of gluten from the factory where they were packaged. Use certified gluten-free rolled oats that can be found in the gluten-free section of the grocery store. 
• Extra protein – Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of protein powder, vanilla flavor works great!
• Vegan – To keep this overnight oats vegan, make sure to use a plant-based milk, yoghurt and chocolate chips.
• Sweetener  – The ripe banana will add a lot of sweetness in addition with a little maple syrup. Brown sugar or coconut sugar are other great alternatives to the maple syrup.
• Milk – The recipe calls for almond milk, but any milk of choice works. 
• Chocolate – Instead of chocolate chips, a chopped chocolate bar also works great. For a healthier alternative, cacao nibs can also be used. 
• Nut butter – Instead of peanut butter, creamy almond butter or cashew butter are other great options, or this homemade Pecan Almond Butter. For an allergy friendly banana overnights oats, use sun butter or leave it out. 
• Nuts – this recipe uses some chopped walnuts for an added crunch and flavor. Any chopped nuts of choice can be added or leave it for an allergy friendly breakfast.

For another tasty overnight oats recipe, try this Brown sugar overnight oats.

Storage

This banana chocolate chip overnight oats can be store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. Makes a great meal prep! You can double the recipe to make 4 portions. Or why not try this Banana split overnight oats as well.

The longer the overnight oats sit, the banana can turn it a little brown, but this will nit affect the flavor. The oats will also keep soaking up the liquid. Therefore, the consistency will become thicker after a few days in the fridge. If needed, stir in a little extra milk just before serving.

Freezing overnight oats will change the texture a lot, so it is not to be recommend.

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