Strawberry Banana Bread Oats (Print)

Creamy oats soaked overnight with banana, strawberries, walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired creaminess.
05 - Divide the oat mixture between two bowls or jars. Top with additional sliced strawberries, banana slices, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—literally just stir, cover, and let the fridge do the work while you sleep.
  • Tastes like strawberry banana bread had a healthy sibling, with natural sweetness and satisfying crunch from walnuts.
  • Perfect for meal prep since you can make two jars at once and eat them over three days without guilt.
02 -
  • Mash your banana thoroughly before mixing or you'll end up with chunks that don't break down, and the texture becomes weird and lumpy.
  • The consistency will thicken slightly each day, so if you're saving jars for later in the week, always add a little extra milk before eating.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry pan for three minutes before chopping if you want them to taste more pronounced and less like background texture.
  • Use slightly overripe bananas because they're sweeter, softer, and easier to mash—they're actually better for this than perfectly ripe ones.
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