Chocolate Chip Banana Overnight Oats – tastes just like chocolate chip banana bread! (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free + Plant-Based)
Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Overnight Oats
This is going to be your new favorite breakfast!
If you are looking for an easy, make-ahead breakfast (that doesn’t involve eggs) – this is going to be your new favorite recipe! I used Bob’s Red Mill Organic Rolled Oats (they are gluten free!) – they are my favorite oats by far and are always stocked in my pantry :). I also used Bob’s Red Mill Chocolate Protein Powder to make everything extra chocolatey (and add a little extra protein to your breakfast). The combo is amazing and you guys are going to love it – it seriously tastes just like chocolate chip banana bread!
Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold
It’s really up to you! I personally prefer to eat them cold, but if you find that you want to warm them up – go for it!
Best kind of oats for overnight oats
Rolled oats are really the best kind of oats for overnight oats!
How to Make Banana Overnight Oats
It’s so simple! First you mash your bananas.
Then you add your other wet ingredients.
Mix everything together and then add your dry ingredients. Let sit for 30 minutes or overnight!
Feel free to add a little protein powder if you want!
Other oat breakfasts you might like:
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Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder, optional
- 2 tablespoons dairy free chocolate chips, sub cacao nibs, if desired
Instructions
- Wet Ingredients: Place 1 medium banana in medium bowl and smash with fork until smooth. Add ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Dry Ingredients: Add ¾ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a pinch kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder (if using); stir to combine. Stir in 2 tablespoons dairy free chocolate chips.
- Chill: Pour into a covered storage container and place in fridge. Let sit for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy with a few more chocolate chips on top, if desired!
Notes
- Protein Powder: Feel free to add 1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder if you want a little extra protein (and a little extra chocolate).
- Storage: Will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Feel free to add a splash of almond milk before eating, if you want.
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Courtney says
I made this earlier this week and my husband and I loved! It really does taste just like chocolate chip banana bread.
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed it, Courtney! And thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review + feedback – I really appreciate it!
Heather says
Can you use oat milk?
Erin says
Hi Heather! While I haven’t personally used oat milk in this recipe, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work!
Linda says
Can I use 1 minute quick oats or should it be regular oats?
Erin says
Good question! I would recommend using regular oats, especially if you are truly going to let them sit overnight. I think 1 minute quick oats would get a little too mushy if they sat overnight!