Description
Creamy banana cinnamon overnight oats are an easy make-ahead breakfast that tastes like a sweet treat. Mashed ripe banana and a hint of cinnamon naturally sweeten hearty rolled oats, and an optional spoonful of peanut butter makes them extra rich and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 ripe brown spotted banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (optional)
Instructions
- Mash half of a ripe banana in a container with a lid.
- Then mix in the rolled oats, dairy-free milk, ground flax seeds, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and peanut butter (if using).
- Stir well and let them soak for the oats to soften for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, but overnight is best.
- Before enjoying, give the oats a good stir, then add any toppings.
Notes
If you prefer a thinner consistency, stir in an extra splash of dairy-free milk in the morning.
If you prefer a thicker overnight oats, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground flax seeds or chia seeds, and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- soak time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: american
