Description

This Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the comforting flavors of banana bread with the convenience of overnight oats. Made with gluten-free oats, ripe bananas, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it is sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enriched with yogurt and milk for creaminess. Topped with fresh fruits such as black mission figs, golden berries, and pomegranate seeds, this dish is perfect for a quick, healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats
1 cup over ripe mashed banana
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or your favorite milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt (or any preferred yogurt)
1/2 to 1 tablespoon maple syrup, more or less to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax seeds (optional)

Toppings

Black Mission figs
Bananas
Golden berries
Pomegranate seeds
Additional ground cinnamon (optional)
Additional maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a sealable container such as a mason jar or glass/plastic container with lid, add gluten-free oats, mashed banana, milk, vanilla extract, yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chia or flax seeds if using. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well mixed.
Refrigerate Overnight: Place the container in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld, resulting in a creamy texture.
Stir and Adjust Consistency: After refrigeration, remove the oats and give them a good stir. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
Add Toppings and Serve: Garnish with your choice of fresh toppings such as black mission figs, sliced bananas, golden berries, and pomegranate seeds. Optionally sprinkle extra cinnamon or drizzle additional maple syrup. Enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for enhanced natural sweetness and better texture.
Maple syrup amount can be adjusted according to your preferred level of sweetness.
Chia seeds or flax seeds are optional but add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
This recipe is gluten-free if you ensure the oats and other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Overnight oats can be prepared in individual portions using mason jars for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
Keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days for best freshness and safety.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook, Refrigerator Soaking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 220g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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