Description
Wake up excited for breakfast with these Gluten-Free Cinnamon Banana Bread Overnight Oats, a creamy make-ahead breakfast that tastes like a cozy slice of banana bread in a jar. Made with ripe banana, gluten-free oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, and a touch of maple syrup, this easy recipe is perfect for quick breakfast prep, healthy snack planning, easy breakfast ideas, and simple food ideas for busy mornings. It is rich, satisfying, naturally sweet, and a delicious way to enjoy a wholesome breakfast without cooking in the morning.
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Mash the ripe banana in a medium bowl or large jar until mostly smooth.
2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, then stir until creamy.
3. Mix in the gluten-free rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
4. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
6. Stir before serving and add a splash of milk if you want a looser texture.
7. Top with extra banana slices, walnuts, or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Do not skip using a ripe banana, because an underripe banana will make the oats less sweet and less flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 8mg