Overnight Oats Banana Chocolate (Printable Version)

Creamy oats blended with banana and dark chocolate for an easy, nourishing start to your day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings

07 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced
08 - 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped or chips
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, walnuts or almonds, optional
10 - Pinch of sea salt, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 6 hours, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to develop.
03 - In the morning, stir the mixture well. If too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
04 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two serving bowls or jars.
05 - Top each portion with sliced banana, chopped dark chocolate, and nuts if desired. Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt for enhanced flavor.
06 - Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the rare breakfast that actually tastes indulgent while keeping you full until lunch.
  • Zero cooking required means you're free from the kitchen in under 10 minutes of prep work.
  • The texture is naturally creamy without any heavy cream or complicated techniques.
02 -
  • Don't use instant oats—they'll turn into mush, and you'll lose that satisfying texture that makes this breakfast special.
  • If your oats seem too thick the next morning, thin them with milk rather than adding more liquid the night before, because they'll continue absorbing as they sit.
03 -
  • Slice your banana just before serving instead of the night before, which keeps it from browning and maintains a fresher texture.
  • Drizzle a small amount of nut butter over the top—almond, peanut, or tahini—and it transforms this already indulgent breakfast into something that tastes almost decadent.
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