Description
Indulge in a delicious twist on classic overnight oats with this recipe for Caramelized Banana Split Overnight Oats. Creamy oats layered with caramelized bananas, fresh fruit, nuts, and a hint of sweetness, perfect for a satisfying breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Oats Mixture:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ cup strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Oats: In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey, and vanilla. Divide into jars and refrigerate overnight.
- Caramelize Bananas: Heat butter in a skillet. Caramelize banana slices with brown sugar.
- Assemble: Top chilled oats with caramelized bananas, strawberries, pineapple, nuts, and chocolate chips.
- Serve: Add whipped cream if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Fruit toppings can be prepared in advance, but caramelize bananas just before serving.
- For a lighter option, omit whipped cream and chocolate chips.
- Recipe easily doubles for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook (with stovetop for caramelized bananas)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
