Breakfast & Brunch Healthy Cereal Recipes Healthy Oatmeal Recipes Overnight Oatmeal Banana Bread Overnight Oats 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews 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. By Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 27, 2024 Tested by Jasmine Smith Tested by Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith has a blends of academic training in Culinary Nutrition and Food Science with hands-on experience while working in restaurants and volunteering at food-driven events. Jasmine continues to share her knowledge on wholesome eating with approachable cooking skills she acquired while working in the restaurant industry. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 9 hrs Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Nicole Hopper, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines 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 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 451 Calories 18g Fat 63g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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 97µg Vitamin C 8mg 9% Vitamin D 1µg Vitamin E 4mg 27% Folate 49µg Vitamin K 2µg Sodium 246mg 11% Calcium 408mg 31% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 143mg 34% Potassium 720mg 15% Zinc 3mg 24% Vitamin B12 0µg 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved