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.

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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.

More grab-and-go breakfast ideas:

• Stuffed French Toast Roll-Ups
• Banana Streusel Muffins
• Fruit And Nut Oatmeal Scones
• Broccoli And Cheese Egg Muffins
• Easy Sausage Kolaches
• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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