Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats are so simple to prepare! Simply combine your ingredients and refrigerate overnight, and you have a delicious breakfast to wake up to. These creamy overnight oats are so satisfying and an ideal way to begin your day.

You will love these Banana Overnight Oats because:

• They require minimal preparation – all you have to do is mash a banana, mix it with your other ingredients and pop it in the refrigerator!
• You can adjust the quantities to your needs – the written recipe serves two, but can easily be halved or doubled!
• It is ideal for meal prep – they’ll last for three days in the fridge, so you can get a head start on your breakfast for the week.
• This recipe is so versatile – customise the toppings to your liking. Add dried fruits, nuts, yoghurt or extra banana on top, or enjoy as is.

Ingredients in this recipe:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

Banana – for the maximum natural sweetness, use a ripe banana. Bananas are at their best for this recipe when they are in between the eating and baking stage!

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – these are the best oats for this recipe. Steel-cut oats and quick-cooking oats can be used in overnight oats recipes, but may have a different ratio of liquid, and will produce a different texture.

Milk – use a milk of your preference. I like to use almond or oat milk, but soy milk works just fine as does dairy milk.

Chia seeds – helps give the oats a nice thick texture, and also add some extra fibre. Black or white chia seeds are fine to use in this recipe.

Maple syrup – for a hint of extra sweetness. You could also use honey, but I would drizzle this on top when serving instead.

Cinnamon – ground cinnamon works so well with banana, and adds a lovely warmth of flavour to the oats. A little sprinkled on top before serving is also a nice touch!

How to Make Banana Overnight Oats:

Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.

1 – Mash the banana:
In a medium bowl, mash the banana using a potato masher or fork.

2 – Add the other ingredients to the banana:
Add the cinnamon, chia seeds, rolled oats, maple syrup and almond milk to the banana.

3 – Combine the mixture:
Whisk or stir the mixture well to combine.

4 – Refrigerate:
Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Tips for success and FAQs:

These Banana Cinnamon Overnight Oats could not be more simple to prepare. As there are such few ingredients, I do recommend using the best quality available.