Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are like a magic breakfast! Mix it up the night before, and then you have a yummy, healthy breakfast ready in the morning. No cooking is needed! You can add whatever you like on top, like berries and nuts for something healthy or chocolate chips and peanut butter or almond butter for a treat. You can make This super fast breakfast when you’re running late. It’s so easy; even kids can do it! If you love oats like us, try these other yummy recipes too: Chocolate Chip Banana Overnight Oats, Indian Masala Oats (Savory Oatmeal) and Oats Kheer

Watch How to Make Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

Why You’ll Love These Overnight Oats?

Easy to make: Mix everything in a jar and refrigerate overnight. No cooking is required! Healthy and satisfying: These oats will keep you feeling full all morning. Customizable: Add your favorite toppings, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or a peanut butter drizzle. Meal Prep Friendly: Make a few jars at the beginning of the week for a healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

Rolled Oats: They’re the best for this recipe because they get soft and chewy overnight. I like to use Bob’s red mill old fashioned oats. Honey: Add a little bit of Honey for extra sweetness. You can also use maple syrup. Banana: For the most sweetness, use a ripe banana! It should be soft and easy to mash but not mushy. Cacao powder: This is like chocolate powder but not as sweet. It’s made from real cocoa beans and has healthy ingredients! Cinnamon: A tiny bit makes oats taste warm and yummy. Chia seeds: Since they are optional, you don’t need them if you don’t have any. They make your oats a bit thicker and chewier, but it’s still good without them! Milk: I prefer to make these oats with cow’s milk, but you can use any other milk or plant-based milk instead. If you’re going to use nondairy milk, go with unsweetened ones. Vanilla extract: It adds a bit of sweetness.

How to Make?

Combine the rolled oats, cocoa powder, cinnamon, chia seeds, vanilla extract, milk, chopped banana, and honey in a mason jar or container with a lid.

Stir everything together until well combined.

Secure the lid on the jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.

In the morning, stir your oats well. Add more milk if the mixture seems too thick to reach your desired consistency.

Top with sliced bananas, chocolate chips, or your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Nuts and seeds: Chopped walnuts, almonds, or chia seeds for crunch and extra protein. Creamy topping: For creaminess, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or, for a vegan option, some non-dairy yogurt. Extra flavor: A drizzle of coconut cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder for an extra flavor boost. Fruity fun: Use fresh or dried fruit like berries, mangoes, or peaches to add sweetness and vitamins. The possibilities are endless, so have fun and experiment!