Banana Bread Overnight Oats

4.7

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Ripe bananas add natural sweetness to these healthy overnight oats. If you keep ripe bananas in your freezer, this recipe is a great way to use them—but skip using a previously frozen banana for the slices in the oat mixture, as the texture isn’t ideal. Feel free to swap the walnuts out for another nut, if you prefer.

Nicole Hopper

Published on March 27, 2024

Tested by

Jasmine Smith

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas, divided
2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup low-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts (see Tip)
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Directions

Finely mash 2 bananas in a large bowl until very smooth. Stir in almond milk, oats, yogurt, walnuts, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate until thickened, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Stir chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium, stopping to stir every 20 seconds, until melted, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
Divide the oat mixture among 4 (8-ounce) jars (about 1/2 cup each). Thinly slice the remaining banana. Layer half of the banana slices over the oat mixture in each jar, then top each with the remaining oat mixture; finish with the remaining banana slices. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the melted chocolate chip mixture over each, tilting the jar to cover the entire surface.

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines
Refrigerate, uncovered, until the chocolate layer is just set, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and cover. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 4 days).

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

Tip

For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Equipment

4 (8-ounce) jars with lids

EatingWell.com, March 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451	Calories
18g	Fat
63g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 63g	23%
Dietary Fiber 10g	37%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 14g	28%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Vitamin A 97Âµg
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Vitamin D 1Âµg
Vitamin E 4mg	27%
Folate 49Âµg
Vitamin K 2Âµg
Sodium 246mg	11%
Calcium 408mg	31%
Iron 4mg	20%
Magnesium 143mg	34%
Potassium 720mg	15%
Zinc 3mg	24%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg
Omega 3 2g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.