Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Do you love banana bread (like my 3-Ingredient Banana Bread), but you feel like you have to jump on the overnight oats bandwagon because, you know, chia seeds, antioxidants, and so on? This recipe is for you! It has all the flavors of the best banana bread and it’s supercharged with a ton of nutritious ingredients. Banana Bread Overnight Oats is a simple, plant-based breakfast recipe made with oats that are soaked overnight in a plant-based milk and yogurt mix. It’s loaded with bananas, spices, and nuts for a banana bread taste.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This breakfast recipe is for you if you can’t decide between overnight oats and banana bread. And it is:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free 10 Minutes Of Prep Real Banana Bread Flavors Rich in Micronutrients

Ingredients and Substitutions

Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – I prefer classic old-fashioned rolled oats for overnight oats. Steel-cut oats don’t absorb liquid as well and it would be more like muesli. Instant oats or quick oats absorb too much liquid so your overnight oats would be a thick batter in the morning. Chia Seeds – Chia Seeds are my signature addition to most of my overnight oats recipes. They add a gel-like texture and are full of nutrients. Almond Milk – I prefer using either unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk. You can use any plant-based milk in this recipe. Yogurt of Choice – The best for overnight oats is to use a slightly sour yogurt such as Greek yogurt. Any plant-based Greek yogurt work in this recipe. Chopped Walnuts – Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, so I love to add them for more benefits. Bananas – There’s no banana bread without bananas, so it’s a must-use in this overnight oats banana bread recipe. Measure them mashed. Maple Syrup – I love to use classic maple syrup, but you can use any liquid sweetener such as coconut nectar, agave syrup, rice malt syrup, or sugar-free maple syrup. Cinnamon – For a classic banana bread flavor. Vanilla Extract – This is an optional flavoring that can be added for a perfect taste.

How To Make Banana Bread Overnight Oats

This recipe is a variation of the base overnight oats recipe. My favorite ratio between dry ingredients (oats and chia seeds) and milk is 1.5 to 1. And a milk-to-yogurt ratio of 3 to 1. If I want a large batch, I use 1 cup of Oats (16 tablespoons) with 2 tablespoons of Chia Seeds, a total of 18 tablespoons of dry ingredients. This translate into 12 tablespoons of almond milk (18/1.5 = 12 or 3/4 cup). In turn, this makes 1/4 cup of yogurt.

Storage Instructions

You can store the banana bread overnight oats in airtight 8-ounce glass mason jars for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them in the freezer for later. Thaw them in the fridge the day before serving.

Allergy Swaps

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, you can make the following substitutions:

Almond Milk – You can use any plant-based milk such as soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk. Maple Syrup – You can use any similar liquid sweetener such as agave syrup, coconut nectar, or sugar-free maple syrup. Yogurt – Any yogurt works such as soy yogurt, coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, or cashew yogurt. Gluten-Free – As long as you use certified gluten-free oats, this recipe will be gluten-free.