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banana chia overnight oats in a mason jar topped with sliced bananas, almonds, chocolate chips, and honey.
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Banana Chia Overnight Oats

Banana Chia Overnight Oats is an easy breakfast recipe with the cozy flavors of banana bread. Made with simple, nutritious ingredients, it's the perfect breakfast to meal prep ahead for the next day.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mashed banana 1 medium banana
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • ½ cup rolled oats see notes, do not use quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
  • pinch of salt, optional

Instructions

  • Mash the banana in a small bowl. Stir in the maple syrup. Add the chia seeds and almond milk and stir well. Stir in the oats, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Serve with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, granola, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Notes

  • Add sweetener as needed. You may not need any if your banana is really sweet. 
  • Use a ripe or slightly overripe banana for the best flavor and sweetness. 
  • Rolled oats or quick steel-cut oats are best for overnight oats. If using quick steel-cut oats, you may need to add a little more liquid the next day. ​
  • Add an extra splash of milk as needed if the oats become too thick after soaking overnight. 
  • To keep the toppings fresh, add them right before serving.  

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 3mg