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Vegan Banana Bread Overnight Oats are a hearty and filling breakfast with a decadent twist. Filled with banana bread flavor, this easy oatmeal recipe will quickly become your go-to breakfast for busy weeks!
I love overnight oats because they are so easy to meal prep.
All you need is a couple of minutes of hands-on time. Then you can go to bed and wake up to a delicious and satisfying breakfast!
And while I love creamy protein steel cut oats, it’s so important to have a go-to overnight oat recipe when you are short on time.
You will love how creamy these oats are and how much they taste like banana bread in oatmeal form!
Have fun with the toppings! Add all the things you would to your favorite banana bread or banana muffins, such as more banana slices, chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips.
Looking for more oatmeal recipes? Check out single-serving baked oatmeal, vegan oatmeal pancakes, and protein oatmeal!
Ingredients
You will need these simple ingredients to make banana bread overnight oats:
- Banana is key to making these delicious overnight oats! Make sure to use a ripe banana to get that same sweetness as banana bread. Save the other half to add as slices on top or make a double batch of this recipe.
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats make this a hearty yet decadent breakfast. Rolled oats soak up the milk for a creamy texture.
- Plant-Based Milk ensures an extra creamy oatmeal. Use your favorite variety! I tested this recipe with unsweetened soy milk.
- Ground Flaxseed or Chia Seed are a great addition to any oatmeal but are completely optional.
- Cinnamon and Vanilla Extract add to that classic banana bread flavor.
- Maple Syrup sweetens the oatmeal. Another liquid or granulated sweetener like agave nectar or brown sugar also works.
Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
How to Make Banana Bread Oats
Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the best banana bread overnight oats:
1. Mash the banana with a fork.
2. Add the dry ingredients on top.
3. Add the wet ingredients and mix.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Top Tips
Banana - Mash the banana to your liking. I like to leave a couple of chunks. If you prefer, you could completely blend it before adding the oats. You could also swap the mashed banana for pumpkin and make pumpkin spice overnight oats!
Milk - I recommend starting with less milk and adding more as needed. The oats will soak up some of the milk. You can use around ½ cup for a thicker oatmeal and 1 cup for a soupier oatmeal.
Sweetener - I like to add the maple syrup the next morning once the oatmeal has set and then just add as much as I need. This is really dependent on how ripe your banana is and how sweet you want your oatmeal to be! I find that I don’t need much maple syrup if any at all.
Banana Bread Oatmeal Topping Ideas
These overnight oats are delicious as is but can be made extra special with toppings! Here are some ideas:
- Sliced Banana
- Chopped Walnuts
- Vegan Chocolate Chips
- Maple Vanilla Granola
- Maple Syrup
- Vegan Yogurt
- Peanut Butter
Meal Prep Tips
These banana overnight oats are great for meal prepping ahead of a busy week! They can be prepared in individual 16-ounce containers so they are easy to grab each morning.
Store the toppings like the chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or granola separately, or else they lose their crunch.
Banana bread overnight oats will last for 5 days. They are best if they have set overnight but the oats can soak up a lot of milk in just a couple of hours. The longer they sit, the creamier the oats with get.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ ripe banana mashed about ¼ cup
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup plant-based milk more as needed
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup to sweeten
- 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
- ½ banana sliced for topping
Instructions
- Place half a ripe banana into a mason jar and mash with a fork.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the toppings.
- Mix until thoroughly combined. Add more milk if you prefer a soupier oatmeal.
- Taste the oatmeal mixture and add maple syrup as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate the oats overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- When you’re ready to enjoy your oats, add sliced banana, chopped walnut, and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
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