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    Recipes » Recipes » Breakfast

    Banana Overnight Oats (Vegan + GF)

    Last updated - July 14, 2021; Published - August 4, 2018 By Rhian Williams 10 Comments

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    A collage of banana overnight oats photos

    These Banana Overnight Oats are the best healthy yet filling make-ahead breakfast! They're rich, creamy, perfectly chewy, satisfying and nutritious. They're high in fibre, take just 5 minutes to make and taste like banana bread or banana cake! They're vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, free from added sugar and easily customisable to suit your dietary needs and preferences.

    Banana overnight oats in a glass cup topped with sliced bananas and mini strawberries

    Ingredients

    This recipe requires just 3 basic ingredients that you'll likely already have on hand:

    1. Oats.
    2. Banana.
    3. Any type of plant-based milk.
    Oats, a peeled banana and a cup of almond milk on a blue plate

    How to make this recipe

    Scroll to the bottom of this post (or use the 'jump to recipe' button at the top) to see the full recipe with exact amounts!

    You need to make these overnight oats the night before you plan to eat it (or at least 5 hours in advance).

    1. Mash up the banana in a bowl - adding mashed banana to overnight oats adds so much flavour and natural sweetness and works as a thickener.
    2. Add the oats - if you have coeliac disease or a severely gluten-intolerant, make sure your oats are gluten-free certified.
    3. Add the milk - you can use any type you like, such as almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, rice milk, oat milk etc.
    4. Mix well, cover the bowl with a plate or cling film, and keep in the fridge overnight or for at least 5 hours.
    A collage of four banana overnight oats process shots

    Tips

    • It might seem like you'll be adding a lot of liquid, but it all gets soaked up by the oats. If the oats still look dry the next morning, you can add extra milk before eating.
    • Adding the mashed banana means that the oats will have turned brown by the time you eat them the next morning. This is completely natural, it is still ok to eat and the taste won't be at all affected.

    Ingredients you can add

    This Banana Overnight Oats recipe provides a basic template that you use and customise to suit your dietary requirements and taste preferences.

    Here are some ingredients you can add when preparing the oats:

    • Yogurt - any type of plant-based yogurt such as coconut or almond yogurt will work to thicken the mixture and make it even creamier.
    • Nut butter - peanut, almond or cashew butter.
    • Cinnamon - for a warm, toasty flavour.
    • Dried fruit - raisins, dried cranberries, chopped dates, or dried pineapple, papaya or mango for a tropical vibe.
    • Coconut - desiccated coconut adds some nutty fragrance.
    • Maple syrup - or any other sweetener for extra sweetness.

    Serving suggestions

    • Chopped nuts - walnuts, brazil nuts, almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts or pistachios.
    • Coconut flakes.
    • Fresh fruit - raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries etc.
    • Cacao nibs.

    How long do these Banana Overnight Oats keep for?

    These Banana Overnight Oats must be stored in the fridge and are best eaten the day after they're made.

    Banana overnight oats in a glass cup topped with sliced bananas and mini strawberries with a spoon holding up a mouthful

    More vegan breakfast recipes

    • Banana Oatmeal
    • Gluten-Free Vegan Granola
    • White Bean Scramble
    • Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes
    • No-Bake Granola Bars

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Watch how to make it

    Banana overnight oats in a glass cup topped with sliced bananas and mini strawberries

    Banana Overnight Oats (Vegan + GF)

    These Banana Overnight Oats are vegan and gluten-free, free from added sugar and the best make-ahead breakfast!
    4.22 from 14 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, British
    Keyword: banana overnight oats, vegan breakfast, vegan overnight oats
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 315kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 1 banana , peeled
    • 50 g (½ cup) rolled oats (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • 150 ml (⅔ cup) unsweetened almond milk (or sub any other plant-based milk)

    Instructions

    • Mash the banana in a bowl.
    • Add the oats and milk and mix well.
    • Cover with a plate or cling film and leave in the fridge overnight or for at least 5 hours before eating.
    • Remove from the fridge just before eating and serve with toppings of choice.

    Video

    Notes

    It might seem like you’ll be adding a lot of liquid, but it all gets soaked up by the oats. If the oats still look dry the next morning, you can add extra milk before eating.
    Adding the mashed banana means that the oats will have turned brown by the time you eat them the next morning. This is completely natural, it is still ok to eat and the taste won’t be at all affected.
    Nutrition Facts
    Banana Overnight Oats (Vegan + GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 315 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Sodium 199mg8%
    Potassium 603mg17%
    Carbohydrates 61g20%
    Fiber 8g32%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 75IU2%
    Vitamin C 10.2mg12%
    Calcium 206mg21%
    Iron 2.4mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Anonymous

      April 30, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea to add a mashed banana - can't wait to make this soon!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 30, 2018 at 3:30 pm

        Thank you!

    2. Elsa

      August 04, 2018 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Made this once and now I think I'll have it evey morning!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        August 04, 2018 at 9:24 pm

        That's great, thank you so much!

    3. Joan Ruffing

      August 07, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      How much oats and how much milk in US measurements. Please.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        August 07, 2018 at 6:02 pm

        If you click on the 'US Customary' button below the ingredients list you can switch back and forth between measurements. Hope that helps!

    4. Pauline

      August 12, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I have been having overnight porridge for a while now but never thought to use banana until reading your recipe. So sweet and tasty thank you! I love mine with coconut milk 😊

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        August 12, 2018 at 9:27 pm

        That's great! Thank you for letting me know!

    5. Ruth Parham

      April 29, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      I've never understood the appeal of overnight oats, but this has now become my favourite breakfast! I love the fact that you can customise it with whatever you have in the fridge or cupboard. It's a great way to use up grapes that are going a bit soft (sliced in half). I've also made it using muesli, which works really well too. I'm going to try adding peanut butter next... It's such a treat to wake up to a ready-made breakfast that is so nutritious and filling.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 29, 2020 at 3:15 pm

        Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!!

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