Description
Wake up to a cozy, no-fuss breakfast that tastes just like homemade banana bread. These gluten-free cinnamon banana bread overnight oats are creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients—perfect for a quick breakfast, easy meal prep, or healthy snack. Ideal for breakfast ideas, easy recipes, and healthy food ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 ripe banana mashed
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
2. Add oats, milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sweetener, and salt. Mix well.
3. Stir in chopped nuts or save them for topping.
4. Transfer to a jar or airtight container.
5. Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
6. Stir before serving and add toppings like banana slices or extra nuts.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
Adjust the milk quantity in the morning if the oats become too thick.
Add toppings just before serving to keep textures fresh and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gluten-free overnight oats, banana overnight oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast ideas