Looking for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack you can make for just one (or for your whole family)? Look no more! I’ve got you covered this week with not one but two recipes for banana overnight oats!!
We’ve gone bananas!
Living on a homestead in Costa Rica, we grow a LOT of bananas, and the racks can be enormous!!
Each rack can weigh almost 100 pounds, and we might have several racks ready at the same time! I am always looking for ways to use lots of ripe bananas, and these banana overnight oats are one my favorites! Here is why I love it:
- So easy and versatile.
- You can use whatever additional fruits you have available for the toppings (or not)
- The flavor combinations are endless!
- You can make several overnight oats at a time (or just one)
- It is a quick make ahead breakfast or snack for a grab-and-go meal
- It is soooooo refreshing when it is hot outside!!
- You don’t have to wait overnight!
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Chocolate or Cinnamon?
Now, I am a chocolate junkie, but I know that not everyone is (ahem, my husband Todd). I’ve got two options for banana overnight oats (and a million possible variations) for you this week to customize and enjoy. For chocoholics, I’ve hooked you up with a chocolate peanut butter version. For you non-chocoholics, I have a cinnamon raisin version! Both are delicious and super easy to make!
What kind of oats should I use?
I would recommend plain, regular instant oats (not from an individual packet), but if you don’t have those available, quick oats would also work. What is the difference? There is a difference in the texture of the oats. However, if all you have are regular rolled oats, you could blend these for a few seconds to break them into smaller pieces for this overnight oats recipe.
How ripe should my bananas be?
Rrrrriiiiiipppe. Like very ripe. Like ready for banana bread ripe. Mostly brown or black on the outside with little yellow on the outside and very soft on the inside. You want these to be soft and sweet!
Do I have to wait overnight for my overnight oats?
No, you don’t have to wait overnight, but I would refrigerate them for at least 2 to 2 1/2 hours to give the oats sufficient time to soak up the banana-y goodness.
How do I make the overnight oats?
What are some ideas for variations?
- Add or substitute jams, jellies, or marmalade
- Add in protein powder or peanut butter powder for a protein boost to your overnight oats. You will need to increase the volume of the liquid if you need to do this.
- If you don’t have bananas, mango also works really well in place of the bananas
- You could replace the banana/water mixture for 2/3 cup of your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Notes
You can make these overnight oats as individual grab and go breakfasts or snacks for yourself or your family.
Make it your own! Adjust fruits and toppings as you see fit!
Ingredients
For the base:
- 2/3 cups instant or quick oats (gluten free if desired)
- 1 tablespoon natural cane sugar (or your favorite sweetener)
- 1/4 cup very ripe banana
- 6 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
For the toppings:
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 1 teaspoon chocolate chips (or carob chips for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon peanuts (or other nuts)
- 1 teaspoon cacao or cocoa nibs, optional
- berries or other fruits as desired
Instructions
- Add oats, sweetener, and cocoa powder to bowl or jar. Stir.
- Blend bananas and water in separate container using immersion blender or small blender.
- Add to oat mixture. Stir to combine well.
- Add toppings and cover.
- Store in fridge at least 2 1/2 hours or ideally overnight.
- Stir and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Serves: 1
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Amount Per Serving: entire bowl
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 445 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 15.5g | 23.1% | |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0.3% | |
| Sodium 82mg | 3.4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.9g | 22.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 36% | |
| Sugars 9.6g | ||
| Protein 13.5g | ||
| Vitamin A 0 | Vitamin C 45mg | |
| Calcium 45mg | Iron 5mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Cinnamon Raisin Banana Overnight Oats
Notes
You can make these overnight oats as individual grab and go breakfasts or snacks for yourself or your family.
Make it your own! Adjust fruits and toppings as you see fit!
Ingredients
For the base:
- 2/3 cups instant or quick oats (gluten free if desired)
- 1 tablespoon natural cane sugar (or your favorite sweetener)
- 1/4 cup very ripe banana
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the toppings:
- 2 teaspoons raisins
- berries or other fruits as desired
Instructions
- Add oats, sweetener, and cinnamon to bowl or jar. Stir.
- Blend bananas and water in separate container using immersion blender or small blender.
- Add to oat mixture. Stir to combine well.
- Add toppings and cover.
- Store in fridge at least 2 1/2 hours or ideally overnight.
- Stir and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Raisin Banana Overnight Oats
Serves: 1
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Amount Per Serving: entire bowl
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| Calories | 319 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3.7g | 4.6% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0 | ||
| Cholesterol 0 | 0 | |
| Sodium 4mg | 0.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.8g | 21.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 28% | |
| Sugars 8.7g | ||
| Protein 7.8g | ||
| Vitamin A 0 | Vitamin C 0 | |
| Calcium 45mg | Iron 3mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Jungle Living with Jill
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