Overnight Oats Banana Chocolate (Printer-friendly)

A creamy no-cook breakfast with ripe banana, dark chocolate, and oats chilled overnight for morning ease.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings

07 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced
08 - 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped or in chips
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds, optional
10 - Pinch of sea salt, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
03 - In the morning, stir the oat mixture well. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
04 - Divide the prepared oat mixture evenly between two serving bowls or jars.
05 - Top each portion with sliced banana, chopped dark chocolate, and nuts if desired. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor if preferred.
06 - Serve the overnight oats chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely no-cook, so even on mornings when you can barely find your keys, breakfast is already waiting and tastes like you planned ahead.
  • That bitter-sweet chocolate against creamy oats and soft banana hits a perfect comfort note without feeling heavy or indulgent.
  • You can prep two servings at once, which means you've bought yourself time on at least one hectic morning.
02 -
  • Don't skip the yogurt—it's not just for protein; it's what prevents the whole bowl from turning into wallpaper paste as it sits in the fridge overnight.
  • The chocolate is better if you add it fresh in the morning rather than stirring it in at night, because it holds its flavor and texture better that way.
03 -
  • Use a jar instead of a bowl for these—it's easier to grab from the fridge, easier to shake for consistency adjustments, and somehow makes eating from it feel less like work.
  • Add your chocolate in the morning rather than the night before so it stays distinct and crunchy instead of melting into the oats.
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