Brown Sugar Overnight Oats
These Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are a creamy, no-yogurt breakfast made with mashed bananas, rolled oats, chia seeds, and warm cinnamon. Sweetened naturally with bananas and brown sugar, this make-ahead recipe is perfect for busy mornings. No cooking required—just chill overnight and enjoy a nourishing, comforting breakfast straight from the fridge!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3–4 tablespoons brown sugar (preferably dark brown)
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)
- 2 cups milk (any variety: dairy or plant-based)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed banana, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and milk.
- Stir thoroughly until oats are well coated and mixture is evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir well before serving. Enjoy cold or warmed, with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less brown sugar.
- Add maple syrup, nuts, or fresh fruit on top before serving.
- Swap banana for applesauce if desired.
- Chocolate chips or cocoa powder make a fun dessert-style version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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