Banana Overnight Oats with Nut Butter and Almonds Recipe
A simple and nutritious recipe for Banana Overnight Oats, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast. Creamy oats are soaked overnight with ripe banana, cinnamon, maple syrup, milk, and nut butter, then topped with fresh banana, almonds, and optional yogurt for added richness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 2 bananas, peeled
- 100g porridge oats
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, plus a pinch to serve
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 300ml milk of your choice, plus a splash
- 2 tbsp peanut or almond butter, plus extra to serve
- 2 tbsp flaked or chopped almonds
Optional Toppings
- 2–4 tbsp natural yogurt, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Banana: Mash 1 peeled banana in a bowl using a fork until it forms a smooth puree to serve as the base flavor for the oats.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the porridge oats, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, maple syrup, 300ml milk, and 2 tbsp peanut or almond butter into the mashed banana. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Chill Overnight: Cover the bowl with a lid or cling film and place it in the refrigerator overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors to meld.
- Stir and Adjust Consistency: The following morning, stir the soaked oats well. Add a splash more milk if the mixture is too thick or stiff for your liking.
- Prepare Toppings: Slice the remaining whole banana and set aside. Have extra nut butter and flaked or chopped almonds ready for garnish.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the overnight oats between two bowls. Top each with banana slices, a drizzle of extra nut butter, and sprinkle chopped or flaked almonds over the top. If desired, add spoonfuls of natural yogurt and finish with a pinch of ground cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of milk such as dairy, almond, oat, or soy according to preference or dietary requirements.
- Natural yogurt is optional but adds creaminess and protein.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or skipping it for a less sweet version.
- For added protein, swap peanut butter for almond butter or choose a nut butter with no added sugar.
- The oats can be prepared in individual jars for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
Keywords: overnight oats, banana oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, no-cook oats, vegan option, creamy oats, maple syrup, nut butter
