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Banana Chia Overnight Oats

jar of overnight oats topped with banana nuts and chia with maple syrup being poured on top.
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This banana chia overnight oats recipe is incredibly easy to make in just a few simple steps. The result is a filling and delicious no-fuss breakfast that tastes like banana bread!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 large ripe banana (50 g, or about 1/4 cup mashed)
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (18 g) chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • 2/3 cup (155 g) milk, any type
  • 1/4 cup (57 g ) Greek yogurt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) maple syrup, or 2 tablespoons (22 g) brown sugar (or sweeten to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Mash the banana with a fork in a small bowl, set aside.
  2. In a 16-ounce glass jar or food storage container, add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the milk, Greek yogurt (if using), maple syrup or brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Also add in the mashed banana. Stir well to combine, making sure there are no pockets of unmixed chia seeds at the bottom.
  4. Add a lid to the jar or container. Place the overnight oats in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours, or up to 24 hours (note 1). When ready to eat, stir the oats well and add your favorite toppings (see note 2 for topping ideas).

Notes

1. Six hours is the minimum amount of time in the fridge I recommend, but my ideal time would be between 10 - 12 hours. Even up to 24 hours will work well. At this point the oats become soft but not mushy and the oatmeal itself is creamy and thick (even more so if using Greek yogurt).

2. After 24 hours, the oats will continue to soften, but will still taste delicious. Any leftovers can be enjoyed for an additional 2 - 3 days after the initial 24 hour fridge time.

3. Try these delicious topping ideas: sliced banana, chopped nuts, a sprinkle of dry chia (see note 4!), granola, fresh or frozen berries, raisins or other chopped dried fruits, peanut butter, jelly or preserves, apple butter, almond butter, honey, or maple syrup.

4. Safety tip! While it's generally considered safe to sprinkle a small amount of dry chia on moist foods (as it is used here for a garnish), it is not advisable to consume larger amounts of unsoaked, dry chia seeds, especially on their own (not added to moist foods). Once the dry chia comes in contact with liquid, it swells very quickly and this can pose a choking hazard or potential digestive issues.

5. This recipe makes enough for one very generous serving, or two lighter servings.

6. The nutrition information below was calculated with low fat milk (1%) and including fat free Greek yogurt. This nutrition information is an estimate only. The nutrition counts of your dish will vary based on the brands and exact amounts of ingredients used. This information was provided by an online nutrition calculator, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full nutrition disclosure policy.

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