Elevate your mornings and snack time with this Banana Overnight Oats recipe. Featuring rich cinnamon-maple oats with chia seeds and a warm banana foster topping, this overnight chia oatmealwill have you waking up to breakfast bliss! Best of all, you'll need just 10 minutes of preparation and simple ingredients to enjoy this oatmeal dish.Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
Make the Chia Oats: In a large sealable jar, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Pour in the oats and chia seeds. Stir vigorously or tightly seal the jar to thoroughly combine the ingredients together.
Refrigerate: Place jar in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Make the Bananas Topping: In a large, deep-sided skillet melt butter over medium heat until slightly foamy. Add in the maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the extracts (or real rum) and allow mixture to come to a gentle simmer. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the bananas and stir to coat. Cook until slightly caramelized and softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the walnuts and a pinch of salt. Cook until coated and shiny, about 1 additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
Serve: Give the oats a good stir, making sure to thoroughly mix the everything together. Spoon overnight oats into individual jars or bowls and top with caramelized bananas. Sprinkle with cinnamon and eat right away.
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Notes
Sugar: I used light brown sugar, but you can use dark brown sugar.
Milk: You can use any type of milk or alternative milks, such as almond or coconut milk, to make these oats. If you are looking for a milk substitute, you can also use thinned out yogurt or keifer!
Storage: Overnight oats will keep, covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.
Topping Storage: Bananas foster topping will keep, covered in the refrigerator for 2 days. (Great as a topping on pancakes or waffles!)
For Creamy Oats: For a smooth, creamy oats add ½ cup frozen sliced banana and place in a blender (after refrigeration). Blend until smooth.
Nutritional information is an estimate based upon 4 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.