Banana Cream Pie-Inspired Overnight Oats

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Start your day with a breakfast that feels like a treat—these layered overnight oats offer a delightful blend of banana, cinnamon and a touch of vanilla to elevate the taste. Right before enjoying, a finishing touch of crumbled graham crackers adds a pie-like charm to this easy breakfast. For the best results, use ripe bananas: their skin should be brown in spots and they should feel a little soft when you squeeze them.

a recipe photo of the Banana Cream Pie–Inspired Overnight Oats
Photo:

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Chill Time:
8 hrs
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Banana Cream Pie–Inspired Overnight Oats

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe bananas, divided

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk

  • 3/4 cup banana-and-cream strained (Greek-style) yogurt or whole vanilla strained yogurt, divided

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 graham cracker sheets, crushed (about 1/3 cup)

Directions

  1. Mash 1 banana in a medium bowl with a fork until no large lumps remain. Add oats, milk, ¼ cup yogurt, vanilla, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt; whisk until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.

    a step in making the Banana Cream Pie–Inspired Overnight Oats

    Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

  2. Cover and refrigerate until the oats have absorbed the liquid and the mixture is thickened, at least 8 hours. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the oat mixture into each of 4 (8-ounce) jars; top each with 2 tablespoons of the remaining yogurt. Cut the remaining banana into ½-inch-thick slices; divide among the jars, arranging in an even layer over the yogurt. Top with the remaining oat mixture. Top with crushed graham crackers before serving.

    topping the Banana Cream Pie–Inspired Overnight Oats with graham crackers

    Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Add crushed graham crackers just before serving.

Equipment

4 (8-ounce) jars with lids

EatingWell.com, January 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364 Calories
9g Fat
57g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2/3 cup oat mixture, 2 Tbsp. yogurt & 1 Tbsp. crushed graham crackers
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 14g 28%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 98µg
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Vitamin D 2µg
Vitamin E 0mg 3%
Folate 42µg
Vitamin K 3µg
Sodium 231mg 10%
Calcium 214mg 16%
Iron 2mg 14%
Magnesium 100mg 24%
Potassium 580mg 12%
Zinc 2mg 22%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 1g

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.

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