This banana bread overnight oats recipe is the perfect filling grab and go breakfast. With oatmeal, bananas, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nuts, this easy breakfast is very tasty and will keep you full until it is time for lunch.

Banana Bread Overnight Oats Recipe topped with sliced Bananas, chopped pecans, and bananas in the background

Overnight oats have become my go-to when I am in a rush in the morning but want a breakfast that will keep me full. I love that I can make them beforehand and just grab them as I am heading out the door. These banana bread overnight oats are my favorite variation. I love the sweetness of the banana and the maple syrup paired with the crunch of the nuts. An added bonus of this oatmeal recipe? You can make them a few days ahead of time, and make as many as you need for the week!

This banana bread overnight oats recipe is very simple to make! You pretty much just have to mix it all together and stick it in the fridge overnight. You will combine mashed bananas (tip – wait until they are ripe and mash them with a fork), oatmeal, milk, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and nuts in a large bowl. Then you can divide the mixture into mason jars, seal them, and put them in the fridge. These overnight oats only take a few minutes to prepare, and you will have breakfast ready to go for the week!

Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread Overnight Oats Recipe

This banana bread overnight oats recipe can be made in advance, making it a great option for a busy weekday morning.
These overnight oats are delicious, sweet, and creamy.
These overnight oats with bananas will keep you full until lunch.
You can make your batch of overnight oats as small or large as you need it to be.
These overnight oats are easy to customize for your picky eaters!

Ingredients For Your Overnight Oats with Banana

1/2 cup ripe mashed bananas
2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups milk almond, oat, 2%
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
sliced bananas to place on top (optional)

How To Make Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Step 1: In a large bowl combine mashed bananas, oats, milk, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and chopped pecans or walnuts until combined.

Step 2: Divide mixture between 3 mason jars, cover and place in the fridge overnight.

Step 3: To serve, top with sliced bananas, and chopped walnuts if desired. Enjoy!

close up shot of banana bread overnight oats on a spoon for serving

What to Serve/Pair with Your Banana Overnight Oats

These banana bread overnight oats make a very filling breakfast on their own. For some extra protein, you can add a scoop of vanilla protein into the mixture the night before. You can also pair your overnight oats with a side of fruit. If you want a little more crunch in your overnight oats, add a handful of crunchy granola.

Popular Substitutions & Additions

Have you ever had banana bread with chocolate chips? If so, you know how tasty it is! Feel free to throw a few mini chocolate chips into your overnight oats with banana mixture.

You can use any kind of milk for this recipe – almond, dairy, soy, or even oat.

If you want the crunch of the nuts but don’t have any on hand, add a handful of crunchy granola to your overnight oats.

Storage & Leftovers

These banana bread overnight oats will last for up to 3 days in the fridge if stored in a sealed mason jar.

Banana Bread Overnight Oats FAQs

Will the type of milk that I use make a difference in these overnight oats?

The type of milk that you choose for this overnight oats with banana recipe won’t make a noticeable difference in the consistency, but will slightly change the taste. Make sure that you choose a milk that you know that you like the taste of, especially with oatmeal.

Can I use steel cut oats instead of rolled oats?

No, for overnight oats you need to use rolled oats. Steel cut oats won’t soak up the milk and soften overnight the way that the rolled oats will.

Can I use a sweetener other than maple syrup in these banana bread overnight oats?

Yes, for these overnight oats you can use stevia, honey, or another sweetener.

Can I substitute almonds for the walnuts or pecans in this overnight oats recipe?

Sure, if you prefer almonds or that is what you have on hand, feel free to substitute chopped almonds for the walnuts or pecans in these banana bread overnight oats.

banana bread overnight oats in a mason jar with a spoon in it for serving. Topped with sliced bananas and walnuts

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