Banana Overnight Oats with Vanilla Cream

caitlinbrae — Sun, 01 May 2022 17:06:46 +0000

Banana overnight oats with vanilla cream are loaded with wholesome ingredients like oats, chia seeds and flaxseed meal. They have a delicious vanilla cream topping made with three simple ingredients. This banana oatmeal recipe does not disappoint! Plus, you’ll find a plethora over other easy oatmeal recipes that everyone will love.

Banana overnight oats with vanilla cream

Oatmeal is a satisfying way to start your morning. Whether you’re enjoying a warm bowl of oats or chilled overnight oats, oatmeal of any kind will stick with you throughout the morning leaving you full until lunch time.

What’s special about these oats is that they have a delicious vanilla creamy layer on top of the oats. This layer adds a fun and tasty twist! Another great benefit to making overnight oats is that you’ll have an easy breakfast on hand in the morning. Just take 5 minutes to prepare the oats before bed and your breakfast will be waiting for you in the morning. Let’s break down a few more benefits of oatmeal.

Oatmeal benefits

So you may be thinking, what’s so great about oats? Here are a few reasons why these whole grains are so nutritious.

High fiber content
Great source of complex carbohydrates
Gluten free
Nutritious whole grains
Provides antioxidants and vitamins

Ingredients in banana overnight oats

The overnight oats themselves only require 7 ingredients.

This recipe calls for 1/2 cup of oats.

Milk makes these oats super creamy. The oats will soak in the milk mixture overnight to create perfectly textured oats.

Cream, or half and half. Adding a splash of cream makes these oats super creamy any delicious. You only need a splash to achieve the perfect creaminess.

Chia seeds add texture and nutrients.

Flaxseed meal adds nutrients and you won’t even taste it. Adding flaxseed meal is

Maple syrup adds an all natural sweetness. Make sure to use pure maple syrup and not pancake syrup. Pure maple syrup is made with just one ingredient and doesn’t have any added sweeteners or chemicals.

Sliced banana are a must for banana oats! Use as much freshly sliced banana as you would like. Anywhere from 1/2 to 1 full banana works best.

Vanilla cream topping

The vanilla cream topping is really the cherry on top for this banana oatmeal recipe. The combination or oats, banana and vanilla is a delicious combo!

Vanilla greek yogurt helps to make the vanilla cream topping.

White chocolate chips add a hint of sweetness and vanilla flavor to make the best vanilla cream topping.

Almond milk helps to melt the white chocolate.

How to make the vanilla cream topping

The vanilla cream topping is super easy to make and only requires an additional minute of preparation.

Firstly, add the chocolate chips and almond milk to a small microwave safe bowl.

Microwave in increments of 10-15 seconds stirring the mixture after each time. Repeat this process until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Now stir in the vanilla greek yogurt.

Add it on top of the prepared overnight oats. And bam that’s it!

Why you’ll love banana overnight oats

Oatmeal and bananas are a great combo! And when you add a splash of creaminess into the mix you seriously can’t go wrong.

Firstly, overnight oats make the best easy breakfast idea.

This recipe has a delicious layer of vanilla cream on top.

These oats are a fun twist on oatmeal as they are made with wholesome ingredients.

This recipe is delicious and creamy.

These bananas and cream oats are loaded flavor!

This recipe takes just 5 minutes of preparation time. Yup, just 5 minutes!

Additionally, try these peanut butter overnight oats for some more recipe inspiration.

How to make this banana oatmeal recipe

One of the great things about overnight oats is that they are so easy to make. And when morning rolls around you have a zero prep breakfast in the morning. This is especially key for those of you that have busy mornings and you’re trying to get out the door quickly!

Follow these few easy steps below to whip up this bananas and cream recipe.

STEP 1

Firstly, you’ll want to grab a wide mouth mason jar.

STEP 2

Secondly, add the oats, milk, cream, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, and maple in the jar. Mix until smooth and combined. Set aside.

STEP 3

Now make the vanilla cream topping. In a small microwave bowl add the vanilla chocolate and almond milk. Microwave in 10 second increments, stirring after each time, until smooth and melted. Then stir in the vanilla greek yogurt. Add this mixture on top of the oats in the mason jar. Do not mix! Just create a layer of vanilla cream on top of the oats.

STEP 4

Lastly, put the lid on the mason jar and store them in the fridge overnight (or for 6 hours). When morning rolls around, remove the oats from the fridge and enjoy!

Variations and substitutes

Here are a couple variations and substitutes that you can use to switch up this recipe.

Whole oats or quick oats. Either whole old fashioned oats or quick oats will work.

Milk or almond milk. To get extra creamy overnight oats you’ll want to use milk. Cows milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any diary free milk of choice works great.

Cream or half and half. Just a splash of cream or half and half to add a bit of creaminess.

Maple syrup or honey. Pure maple syrup works best in this recipe but you can also use honey! Or omit the natural sweeteners all together.

How to store

Store the banana overnight oats in the fridge for 2-3 days. If you are storing them for a few days at a time leave the banana slices off until you’re ready to eat them.

Other overnight oats recipes you’ll love

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats

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