Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
4 tablespoons chia seeds
3–4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (adjust to taste)
2 cups milk (dairy or plant‑based)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed bananas, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and milk until fully combined.
- Cover the bowl (or divide into jars) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats, add a splash of milk if needed, and portion into bowls or jars.
- Add your favorite toppings such as sliced fruit, nuts, seeds, nut butter, or drizzle with honey. Enjoy chilled or warm.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
- To serve warm, microwave for 30–60 seconds and stir.
- Customize with nut butters, fruits, or a dash of cocoa powder.
- Can be made vegan using plant-based milk and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
