Banana Chocolate Overnight Oats

This banana and chocolate overnight oats recipe is easy to make and filled with healthy ingredients and tons of flavor. The banana ads a lot of natural sweetness and combined with the chia seeds, gives the overnight oats a creamy texture. Just like in this Banana Chia Overnight Oats recipe as well.

This recipe comes together quickly and makes a great meal prep breakfast. Loaded with banana and chocolate flavor, this is a family favourite!

Another one of my favourite overnight oats recipe is this Applesauce overnight oats or this Cookie Dough Overnight Oats.

Ingredients

Making this chocolate peanut butter banana overnight oats recipe is easy, all you need are a few basic ingredients.

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 for a sweeter and creamier oats.
• Peanut butter, preferable all natural. Use smooth or crunchy or other nut butter of choice.
• Cocoa powder, unsweetened and good quality for a deeper chocolate flavour.
• Almond milk, or other non dairy milk to keep this recipe vegan. Normal milk or milk of choice can also be used. 
• Rolled oats, or old fashion oats, they hold their shape and create a better texture.
• Chia seeds, mixing in some chia seeds in the overnight oats will add a creamy texture and extra nutrients. They are high in fibre, antioxidants and protein.
• Maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener. Brown sugar or coconut sugar can also be used. 
• Dark chocolate chips, I use vegan. Gives it a little crunch and extra chocolate flavour.
• Optional toppings, yoghurt, chocolate chips and sliced banana.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Chocolate 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.

To serve, fill two glasses and top with some yoghurt, banana slices and a few chocolate chips if desired. Another tasty, crunchy topping is granola. Use store bought or try this Air Fryer Granola or this Chocolate Banana Granola.

Hint: Instead of serving this banana chocolate chip overnight oats cold, heat one portion in the microwave for a hot breakfast. It is a delicious option to the normal cold overnight oats.

For another hot breakfast, try these Chocolate Baked Oats or this speedy Carrot cake oatmeal made in the microwave in minutes.

Substitutions and Variations

• Gluten-free – Use certified gluten-free rolled oats that can be found in the gluten-free section of the grocery store. Oats are naturally gluten-free, but they may contain traces of gluten.
• Extra protein – Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of protein powder, chocolate or vanilla flavor works great!
• Vegan – To keep this overnight oats recipe vegan, make sure to use a plant-based milk and chocolate chips if using.
• 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. Taste the overnight oats and add more sweetener if desired.
• Milk – The recipe calls for almond milk, but any milk of choice can be used. 
• Chocolate – Instead of chocolate chips, a chopped chocolate bar also works great. For a healthier alternative, cacao nibs can also be used. 
• Nut butter – This recipe uses natural peanut butter. Other great options are creamy almond butter or cashew butter or this homemade Pecan Almond Butter. For an allergy friendly banana chocolate overnights oats, use sun butter or leave it out all together. 
• Nuts – Add some chopped nuts of choice to add a little crunch. Chopped walnuts, pistachios, pecans or hazelnuts are good options.

For another tasty overnight oats recipe, try this Chocolate Peanut butter overnight oats.

Storage

This banana and chocolate overnight oats is a fantastic meal prep. It can be store in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. You can double the recipe to make 4 portions. Or why not try this Banana Chia Overnight Oats

When storing the overnight oats longer than overnight, the oats will keep soaking up the liquid. Therefore, the consistency will become thicker after a few days in the fridge. If needed, stir in a little milk before serving.

Freezing overnight oats will change the texture, so it is not recommend.

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