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.

Amanda Holstein

Published on January 5, 2024

Tested by

Craig Ruff

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

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

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.

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

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 98Âµg
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Vitamin D 2Âµg
Vitamin E 0mg	3%
Folate 42Âµg
Vitamin K 3Âµg
Sodium 231mg	10%
Calcium 214mg	16%
Iron 2mg	14%
Magnesium 100mg	24%
Potassium 580mg	12%
Zinc 2mg	22%
Vitamin B12 1Âµg
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.