Description
Brown Sugar Overnight Oats is a delicious and healthy breakfast made with rolled oats, mashed bananas, cinnamon, and brown sugar. It’s a simple, no-cook recipe that is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed cold or warmed up in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3–4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or more, to taste)
- 2 cups milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed bananas, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and milk to a large bowl.
- Stir until well combined and the oats are fully coated with the milk mixture.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once ready to enjoy, top the oats with your choice of toppings, such as sliced bananas, granola, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, use less milk or add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
- If you prefer a sweeter taste, feel free to add more brown sugar or maple syrup to your oats.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
- Microwave the oats for 1-2 minutes if you prefer them warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 64mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg