Description
This Caramelized Banana Split Overnight Oats recipe offers a delicious and nutritious twist on classic overnight oats, combining creamy oats with caramelized bananas and a medley of fresh fruits, nuts, and chocolate chips. Perfect as a healthy, make-ahead breakfast, it blends the comforting flavors of banana split in a convenient, ready-to-eat dish.
Ingredients
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Overnight Oats Base
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized Bananas
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Toppings
- 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- Optional whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the oats base: In a medium bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, milk, plain Greek yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
- Caramelize the bananas: Just before serving, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas in a single layer, then sprinkle with brown sugar evenly. Cook the banana slices for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they become golden brown and caramelized, forming a sweet glaze.
- Assemble and serve: Stir the refrigerated overnight oats to combine any settled layers. Divide the oats into bowls or jars. Top with the caramelized banana slices, chopped strawberries, pineapple chunks, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips. Add whipped cream on top if desired for extra indulgence before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or coconut milk and use a plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Prepare the oats in individual jars for an easy grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.
- Add toppings just before eating to keep textures fresh and avoid sogginess.
- You can swap walnuts or pecans with your preferred nuts or seeds for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
