Overnight Banana Nut Oatmeal

Overnight Banana Nut Oatmeal is a healthy, tasty, ready-to-go breakfast that you can feel good giving to your family.

Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!

Jar of overnight banana nut oatmeal with sliced bananas, almonds, and walnuts. It is a no-cook grab-and-go breakfast.

I’ve discovered that I want and need easy, quick meals for breakfast.  Unfortunately, all too often that is a processed protein bar or worse yet, a cookie or donut.

But having a jar of overnight oats in the fridge makes it easy to start the day off on the right foot.  These oats are sweet, creamy, and crunchy from the nuts.  I actually look forward to eating a jar of them in the morning.

WHAT DO I NEED FOR THIS RECIPE?

  • Old fashioned rolled oats.  Don’t use instant in the little packet or steel-cut oats.  They absorb liquid differently.
  • Fruit.  Bananas, very ripe, work the best.  You’re going to mash one to mix into the oats and one to slice on top.
  • Greek yogurt.  I like using plain so that I can control the sweetness, but flavored works just as well.  It also adds a little protein.
  • Milk.  Nut milk, oat milk, or cow’s milk.  It’s really your choice.
  • Honey for sweetness.  Maple syrup or brown sugar would also work.
  • Vanilla and cinnamon for flavor
  • Nuts, almonds, and walnuts for this recipe add healthy fat and crunch to the dish.

VARIATIONS ON THIS RECIPE

  • Instead of plain Greek yogurt, try a flavored one.  I’ve used Banana Cream Pie Greek yogurt and it’s amazing!
  • Add flaxseed or chia seed to the oats for additional nutrition and fiber.
  • Sliced strawberries on the top would be delicious.
  • Experiment with different milks-oat milk, low-fat cow’s milk, or try chocolate milk for a different flavor.
  • Any nut that you enjoy can be used as a topping.  I like sliced almonds and walnuts, but pecans, cashews, or macadamias would be nice.
  • Try using different spices as a flavoring.  Apple pie spice or pumpkin spice make tasty additions.  Also, try using almond extract or fruit extract instead of vanilla.
  • Make chocolate oats by adding a teaspoon of cocoa powder.

Jar of overnight banana nut oatmeal with sliced bananas, almonds, and walnuts. It is a no-cook grab-and-go breakfast.

More grab-and-go breakfast ideas:

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Jar of overnight banana nut oatmeal with sliced bananas, almonds, and walnuts. It is a no-cook grab-and-go breakfast.

OVERNIGHT BANANA NUT OATMEAL


Description

These overnight banana nut oatmeal are the easy, healthy grab-and-go breakfast you’ll feel good about giving to your family.


Ingredients

Scale

2 medium ripe bananas

½ cup rolled oats

½ cup Greek yogurt

⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk

1 tablespoon honey

¼ teaspoon vanilla

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts


Instructions

In a mason jar, mash 1 banana with a fork.  Add the oats, yogurt, almond milk, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon.  Stir to combine.

Screw on the lid and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.

In the morning, top with 1 sliced banana, sliced almonds, and walnuts.

Eat cold.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes + 6 hours chilling time
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stir
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: overnight banana nut oatmeal, breakfast, oatmeal, grab-and-go breakfast, healthy breakfast, bananas, walnuts, almonds

Please follow and like us:
Yum