Banana overnight oats
Be the first to rate it
Mashed banana, oats, chia and yogurt soak overnight in a jar for a cold, creamy breakfast. Add honey, nuts or peanut butter in the morning if you like.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed banana about 1 small banana 125g
- 1/2 cup old fashioned or rolled oats 50g
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds 10g
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2g
- 2/3 cup water or milk of your choice 160g
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt 55g
- 1/8 tsp fine salt >1g
Optional topping
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar or honey 10g
- 1 Tbsp chopped nuts 4g
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter or nut butter 16g
Equipment
- mason jars
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Mash the banana with a fork in a bowl.
- Spread the mashed banana across the bottom of a mason jar or bowl.
- Top it with the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, liquid, yogurt, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir well, cover, and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Before eating, stir in more water or milk if you like it thinner.
- Add any toppings you like and eat cold.
Notes
Keeps in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Safety: no honey for babies under 1.
Nutrition
Serving: 265g | Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 3.1mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3.8mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); old fashioned or rolled oats 50g (the first choice counted), plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt 55g (the first choice counted), brown sugar or honey 10g (the first choice counted), chopped nuts 4g counted as mixed nuts, peanut butter or nut butter 16g (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.