Description

A delicious and healthy recipe for Brown Sugar Overnight Oats that combines rolled oats, chia seeds, ripe bananas, and a hint of cinnamon sweetened with brown sugar. This make-ahead breakfast is creamy, naturally sweetened, and perfect for busy mornings or a nutritious snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
4 tablespoons chia seeds
3–4 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)
1 pinch salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed bananas, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined and evenly mixed.
Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and flavors.
Serve: When ready to eat, give the oats a good stir and top with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds for added texture and flavor.

Notes

Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
Use any milk of your choice like almond, soy, oat, or regular cow’s milk.
Overnight oats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Add toppings like berries, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes for additional nutrition and taste.
For a thicker consistency, reduce the milk slightly or add more chia seeds.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 270
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: overnight oats, brown sugar overnight oats, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, chia seeds, banana oats, make-ahead breakfast