Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (or hazelnuts or walnuts)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 bananas (ripe, mashed)
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, mashed ripe bananas, vanilla Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, chopped nuts, and milk.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and evenly mixed.
- Refrigerate Mixture: Cover the bowl or divide the mixture into individual containers, then place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and thicken.
- Serve: When ready to eat, optionally top your overnight oats with chocolate chips, sliced bananas, and additional chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture, then enjoy your nutritious breakfast.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt and milk with plant-based alternatives like almond yogurt and oat milk.
- Adjust maple syrup according to desired sweetness.
- Allowing the oats to soak overnight enhances flavor and texture.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better mash consistency.
- Chia seeds add fiber and help thicken the oats.
- This recipe can be prepared in individual jars for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
