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Creamy Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

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A quick and wholesome overnight oats recipe combining ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and creamy oats for an easy, delicious breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (240 ml) – whole, almond, cashew, or other
  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120 g), optional
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (45 g) – semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Mash the banana in a mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some lumps remaining (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add milk of choice and Greek yogurt if using. Stir in vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup if desired. Mix well until combined (1-2 minutes).
  3. Add rolled oats, chia seeds (if using), salt, and chocolate chips. Stir gently to distribute evenly (1 minute).
  4. Transfer the mixture into an airtight jar or container and seal tightly (1 minute).
  5. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
  6. In the morning, stir the oats. Serve chilled or warm by microwaving for 30-60 seconds, stirring halfway. Add extra milk if a thinner consistency is desired (1-2 minutes).
  7. Optional: Top with sliced bananas, cinnamon, chopped nuts, or nut butter before serving.

Notes

Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant or steel-cut oats. Chia seeds help thicken but use sparingly. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and creaminess. Refrigerate overnight for best results; if short on time, soak at least 1 hour. Warm oats in microwave if preferred. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey/maple syrup or chocolate chips.

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