Start your morning off right with a cup of Banana Overnight Oats! These overnight breakfast oats are packed with more than 8 grams of fibre and 14 grams of protein per serving for a healthy and nourishing breakfast.

banana overnight oats in a cup with a gold spoon

Overnight Oats Recipes have become such a popular breakfast and for good reason! Not only are they delicious, but they make a filling healthy breakfast that is prepared in advance and can easily be taken on the go. There are also so many different flavour combinations you can try from Matcha Overnight Oats to Chocolate Overnight Oats to Strawberry Overnight Oats or these Banana Overnight Oats.

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1. Why you’ll love this recipe
2. Key Ingredients
3. Recipe variations
4. How To Make Banana Overnight Oats
5. Topping ideas
6. How to store
7. Jess’s Tips
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Try these overnight oats recipes next!
10. Banana Overnight Oats

These Banana Overnight Oats are prepared the night before and made with mashed or chopped bananas for an oatmeal breakfast that tastes just like banana bread! I love topping these oats off with some additional sliced bananas, coconut, yogurt or chocolate chips.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Tastes like banana bread. If you love my Vegan Banana Bread then you’ll love banana overnight oats! They really taste just like a delicious slice of banana bread.
  • Easy morning breakfast. Since these oats are prepared the night before, they make for an easy grab-and-go breakfast with no prep and clean up in the morning!
  • High in protein and fibre. Each serving of these overnight oats is packed with 8 grams of fibre and 14 grams of protein per serving to keep you feeling full all morning.

Key Ingredients

ingredients to make banana overnight oats.
  • Oats: you can use rolled oats or quick oats in this recipe. I recommend rolled oats for a chewy and delicious texture.
  • Chia seeds: There are so many ways to use to Chia Seeds. Adding them to overnight oats is one of my favorite ways to use them to help thicken the oats.
  • Banana: you can use whatever ripeness of banana you like. The riper the banana, the sweeter the overnight oats will be. I personally like to use yellow bananas with a few brown spots. You can either mash the banana for the oats, or chop it up if you prefer more texture. If you have overripe bananas to use up try using them to make some Oat Flour Banana Muffins.
  • Yogurt: I like to use Greek yogurt, but any type of yogurt you like will work. I recommend sticking with unsweetened plain yogurt.

*This is a recipe overview. The full recipe and measurements are below in the recipe card.

Recipe variations

  • Make it high in protein: Add a scoop of your favourite protein powder to the oats for an extra protein boost. If you love high-protein breakfasts also try my Easy Protein Pancakes recipe.
  • Make it banana peanut butter overnight oats: Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the recipe and top with an extra drizzle of peanut butter when serving.
  • Make it chocolate banana overnight oats: try adding 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the oats for a chocolatey version!

How To Make Banana Overnight Oats

oats, chia seeds and nutmeg in a mixing bowl

Step 1: Add the oats, chia seeds, spices and salt to a mixing bow;.

oats, chia seeds, nutmeg, yogurt and banana in a mixing bowl

Step 2: Add the mashed banana, yogurt, sweetener and vanilla extract

oats, chia seeds, nutmeg, yogurt, bananas and almond milk in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Add the almond milk.

banana overnight oats in a mixing bowl

Step 4: Mix together to combine.

banana overnight oats in a large bowl.

Step 5: Cover and place in the fridge overnight.

two cups of banana overnight oats topped with banana.

Step 6: Enjoy as is or with your favourite toppings.

Topping ideas

There are so many different delicious toppings you can try when it comes to overnight oats! Here are a few of my favourites that would pair well with these oats.

How to store

Store these banana overnight oats sealed in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. Since these oats are made with fresh bananas, they don’t last quite as long as plain overnight oats do. If you’re looking overnight oats that will last longer in the fridge try these Protein Overnight Oats.

Jess’s Tips

  • Use rolled oats for the best texture. This will give you delicious chewy overnight oats. You can also use quick oats for a softer texture.
  • Use a banana of your desired ripeness. I like my bananas yellow with just a couple brown spots on them. Unlike making baked goods with bananas like these Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bars, overnight oats don’t require overripe bananas.
  • Add more liquid if needed. If you find your oats are too thick in the morning, add an extra splash of almond milk and mix together.
  • Add any mix-ins you love. Try adding chopped walnuts, chocolate chips or any other mix-ins you like!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in banana overnight oats?

Each serving of these banana overnight oats has 325 calories.

How long does banana overnight oats last in the fridge?

Banana overnight oats will last for 2 days in the fridge. Because they are made with fresh bananas, they don’t last as long as plain overnight oats.

Are banana overnight oats healthy?

Yes, they are considered a healthy breakfast choice. Oats are rich in fibre and nutrients, and bananas provide natural sweetness along with potassium and other vitamins.

a glass of banana overnight oats topped with banana and coconut flakes.

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banana overnight oats in a cup with a gold spoon

Banana Overnight Oats

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  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Banana overnight oats are perfect for a healthy breakfast and taste like banana bread!

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 banana, mashed or chopped
  • 1/3 cup yogurt of choice (I use Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (I use almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl or large jar and mix together to combine.
  2. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  3. Enjoy in the morning with sliced bananas or any toppings you love.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge in a container or jar up to 2 days.
  • Use rolled oats for a chewy texture, or quick oats for softer oats.
  • Choose a ripe banana (yellow with a few brown spots) for the best flavor.
  • Add a splash of almond milk in the morning if oats are too thick.
  • Mix in your favorite add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 8.7g
  • Protein: 14g