Oatmeal is not my favorite breakfast food, but it’s so nutritious. I want to be healthy, so…..I’ve spent some time finding ways that I can stand to eat it. 🙂 For those of you who love oatmeal, you have got to try Overnight Oatmeal with Bananas and Chia Seeds. Don’t stop there. Also, try The Best Baked Oatmeal before starting your day.
I’m happy to report that not only can I stand to eat oatmeal made this way, but I actually LOVE it. It has become one of my favorite breakfasts. It’s so filling and full of fiber and protein. Such a GREAT way to start the day! What’s even better is there is no cooking involved.
Recipes with Oatmeal
- Oatmeal Pie…Tastes Like Pecan Pie
- Overnight Oatmeal Pumpkin Pancakes
- Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
- Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Toddler Muffins with Banana, Cream Cheese and Oatmeal
- Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Oatmeal and Ground Almonds
One serving has almost half of the fiber I need for a whole day to reach my goal of 25 grams a day. Eating Fiber is super helpful when you are trying to drop weight or maintain your weight! Now, doesn’t that just make you so happy?
Now, now. Don’t be scared by how this breakfast looks. It is surprisingly good and very filling. Two of my kids beg me to make it for them. Who would have thought? It’s actually a really great breakfast to feed toddlers.
step-by-step pics TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATMEAL WITH BANANAS AND CHIA SEEDS
- Mix everything in the bowl that you will refrigerate it in. Start by smashing a banana.
- You want it nice and smashed!
- Then, add the oatmeal and chia seeds.
- Next, pour in the almond milk and mix until ingredients are completely combined.
- Put a lid on it and stick it in the fridge overnight.
- When you wake up in the morning, add a small spoonful of peanut butter and mix it really well.
- It’s ready to eat!
Tips for making Overnight Oatmeal with Bananas and Chia Seeds
- Almond or coconut milk works best. I have tried using regular milk in this recipe, and it doesn’t come out well.
- You can use old-fashioned oats or quick oats in this recipe.
- Crunchy or creamy peanut butter can be used.
Chef’s Tools:
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- 1 banana, your preference of ripeness, smashed
- ⅓ cup oatmeal, quick oats, or old-fashioned
- ½ cup almond or coconut milk...can add an extra drizzle for good luck
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp peanut butter
- Before going to bed, combine first four ingredients in abowl with a tight-fitting lid. Mix well.
- Place lid on bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- Mix in peanut butter in the morning before eating.
- Enjoy!
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Overnight Oatmeal with Bananas and Chia Seeds
Recipe adapted slightly from New Nostalgia.
Grabbed your card from BYBC and love this recipe! I love oatmeal, but never think about the baked kind, and I love adding chia seed to it. Don’t think I could get my kids to eat it (they are super picky), but I am mixing mine up for breakfast right now.
Hi Anne! Your site is so cute! Thanks for grabbing my card and coming to check out my blog. Hope you like the oatmeal as much as I do.
Is there a substitute for the banana? That’s a food allergy in my house.
Hi Friend! In this recipe it is the sweetener, you could try applesauce. Their are also lots of other over-night oat recipes on pinterest. You could try searching them out and see if any of them don’t have bananas.
Hi Maria… I’m happy I found your overnight oatmeal with bananas and chia seeds recipe… it’s yummy and quick to put together. Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks Sandra!
I love this meal breakfast and dinner…
Awesome! Glad to hear that Josephine!
Is the peanut butter necessary? Can something else be substituted instead?
Thank you!
You can skip the peanut butter no problem, its just to add a little more flavor.
I absolutely love overnight oats. I add sunflower seeds and cranberries along with chia to mine. Not a fan of banana but am crazy for sugar free PB so will add that to mine in the morning
Yum! That sounds delish!