Dreamy Brown Sugar Overnight Oats: Easy Breakfast
Creamy brown sugar overnight oats made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and chia seeds for an easy healthy breakfast. The perfect make ahead recipe for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk of choice
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed bananas, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and milk.
Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined and no dry clumps remain.
Cover the bowl tightly or transfer the mixture into jars or airtight containers.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture and flavor.
Serve cold straight from the refrigerator or warm in the microwave for about 45 seconds if preferred.
Top with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, peanut butter, honey, or extra cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and the creamiest texture. Chia seeds help thicken the oats overnight, but flax seeds can be used as a substitute. Adjust the brown sugar depending on how sweet you like your oats.
