A creamy blend of oats, bananas, cinnamon, and walnuts for a hearty, make-ahead breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Mixture
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative
04 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
09 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
10 - 1 small banana, sliced
11 - Additional maple syrup or honey for drizzling, optional
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, mashed banana, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or containers.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours, allowing the oats to soften and absorb the flavors.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add additional milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
05 - Top each serving with chopped walnuts, banana slices, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon as desired.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature.
