Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats
¾ – 1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ large ripe banana (or 1 small), mashed
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
1. Mash banana thoroughly in a bowl or jar.
2. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt in the jar; stir.
3. Add milk, mashed banana, maple syrup/honey, and vanilla extract.
4. Stir very well until all ingredients are evenly mixed and no dry spots remain.
5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8 hours).
6. The next morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash more milk to reach desired consistency.
7. Stir in chopped walnuts/pecans or sprinkle on top.
8. Enjoy cold or gently warmed.
Notes
For best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or steel-cut). Very ripe bananas (with brown spots) provide the best natural sweetness. Oats will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an airtight container. Add crunchy toppings just before serving to prevent sogginess. To warm, microwave for 30-60 seconds or heat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg