Brown Sugar Overnight Oats
Creamy and sweet brown sugar overnight oats, made with rolled oats, chia seeds, and mashed banana for a delicious, no-cook breakfast option.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 2 cups rolled oats Old-fashioned rolled oats only.
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds Key for thickening; substitute with an extra 1/4 cup of oats if out.
- 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar Can use coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic swap.
- 1 cup mashed banana About 2 ripe bananas.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Add more to taste.
- 2 cups milk Any milk works; use full-fat for creamier results.
To Serve (optional)
- to taste toppings of choice (fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter, yogurt, or granola) Add just before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and mash about 2 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, leaving a few small lumps.
- In a large bowl, add rolled oats and chia seeds. Stir to mix evenly.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Stir so the sugar and spices coat the oats.
- Stir the mashed banana into the oat mix, then pour in milk. Mix until well combined and evenly moist.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to enjoy, stir once, portion into bowls or jars, and top with your toppings of choice.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for best sweetness. Adjust sweetness in the morning as needed.