Strawberry Banana Bread Overnight Oats (Print Version)

A creamy blend of oats, banana, strawberries, and walnuts soaked overnight for a wholesome start.

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit & Add-ins

09 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
10 - 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced
11 - 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

→ Toppings

12 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
13 - Banana slices
14 - Walnuts, chopped
15 - Honey or maple syrup, drizzled

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
02 - Fold in the mashed banana, diced strawberries, and chopped walnuts. Mix gently to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with additional strawberries, banana slices, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required—just mix, sleep, and eat, which means you actually have time to enjoy breakfast instead of rushing through it.
  • Tastes genuinely like dessert disguised as something wholesome, so you feel virtuous while indulging.
  • Stays fresh in the fridge for three days, making it the ultimate meal prep move for chaotic mornings.
02 -
  • Timing matters—don't skip the overnight rest or you'll end up with oatmeal that's crunchy instead of creamy, which defeats the entire purpose.
  • The banana darkens the mixture as it sits, which looks a bit less Instagram-ready but actually means the flavors are melding beautifully and the texture is becoming perfectly silky.
03 -
  • Don't stress if your oats look thick the next morning—a splash of milk brings them right back to creamy perfection and only takes a few seconds.
  • The chia seeds are doing silent magic overnight, so resist the urge to skip them; they're what gives this that luxurious, almost pudding-like texture that makes everything feel indulgent.
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