Strawberry Banana Bread Oats (Print Version)

Creamy overnight oats with banana, strawberries, and walnuts for a nutritious start to your morning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit & Add-ins

09 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
10 - 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced
11 - 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

→ Toppings

12 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
13 - Banana slices
14 - Walnuts, chopped
15 - Honey or maple syrup for drizzling

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well blended.
02 - Fold in mashed banana, diced strawberries, and chopped walnuts. Mix gently to distribute all ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and develop flavor.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired creaminess.
05 - Divide between two bowls or serving jars. Top with additional strawberry slices, banana slices, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You literally make breakfast the night before and sleep while it gets creamy and delicious.
  • It tastes indulgent like banana bread but packed with protein and real nutrition.
  • Walnuts add this satisfying crunch that keeps every spoonful interesting.
  • The recipe doubles easily or keeps for three days, so you can prep once and coast through your week.
02 -
  • Use truly ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor—green bananas taste starchy and won't dissolve into the oats the way you want.
  • Don't skip the Greek yogurt thinking regular yogurt will work the same; the Greek version is what makes this actually creamy and keeps you satisfied.
03 -
  • Mash your banana until it's almost liquid so it blends smoothly into the oats and adds sweetness throughout instead of just sitting in chunks.
  • Assemble these in mason jars and grab them straight from the fridge—it saves dishes, keeps portions controlled, and makes you feel more intentional about breakfast.
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