Chocolate Banana Bread Overnight Oats

Last Updated on January 5, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

Get ready for the best vegan chocolate overnight oats you’ve ever had. This Chocolate Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe taste just like chocolate chip banana bread. It’s easy to make, requires simple, wholesome ingredients, and is the perfect portable breakfast recipe. Be sure to make two—you’ll want it all week long!

If you are looking for an easy, make-ahead breakfast, this is going to be your new favorite recipe! This Chocolate Banana Bread Overnight Oats recipe is cool, creamy, and so simple to make. Simply whip up a batch before bed and wake up to a delicious breakfast without having to cook anything. The combo is amazing, it seriously tastes just like chocolate chip banana bread (click for recipe)!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Overnight oats take no time to make, just 5 minutes.
• This breakfast is loaded with rich chocolate and sweet banana, so it tastes like a delicious treat.
• It’s a vegan overnight oats recipe.
• Plus, it’s a gluten-free overnight oats recipe.

Chocolate Banana Bread Overnight Oats Ingredients

• Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for overnight oats, because they absorb the liquid the best. However, if you only have quick oats on hand, you can use them too!
• Organic Cacao Powder: To make the oats chocolatey! To be clear, cacao powder is different from regular dutch cocoa powder. Cacao powder is pure, raw cacao versus processed. Plus, cacao is rich in magnesium.
• Organic Banana: Adding half of a ripe banana to the recipe makes this breakfast sweet. Also, the riper the banana, the sweeter your breakfast will be.
• Organic Pure Maple Syrup: Just a little to sweeten the oats. You can also sub the maple syrup for coconut sugar or organic manuka honey.
• Organic Dark Chocolate Chips: You can also sub for organic cacao nibs if you don’t have any on hand!
• Organic Ceylon Cinnamon: To spice up this oats recipe.
• Organic Chia Seeds: Great for some extra protein, as well as the assistance of absorbing the liquid.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!
• Organic Maca Powder: Super optional, but it does add some superfood power to your breakfast.
• Organic Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk: Any non-dairy milk will work to mix the oats up.

How to Make Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are probably the easiest and fastest breakfast to make. Thus, they’re the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the go. All it takes is few easy steps to prepare this Chocolate Banana Bread Overnight Oats.

• Make the chocolate banana milk. In a medium bowl, mash the banana, then add the non-dairy milk, pure maple syrup, cacao powder, ceylon cinnamon, maca powder, chia seeds, and ground flax seeds. Mix well until you achieve chocolate banana milk.
• Add the oats & dark chocolate chips. Stir in rolled oats and dark chocolate chips.
• Refrigerate. Transfer to a glass jar or container and place in fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
• Enjoy. Once ready to serve feel free to add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Tips for Making this Overnight Oats Recipe Perfectly

Overnight oats are easy to make, but be sure to follow these tips to ensure a breakfast treat.

• Use organic gluten-free rolled oats for a chewy texture or quick oats for a softer texture.
• Be sure to mix together the wet ingredients, before adding in the dry ingredients.
• For preparation, mix this recipe in large bowl, because it’s easier to stir.
• Be sure your banana is ripe. The more ripe your banana is, the sweeter your oats will be~

Overnight Oats Toppings

Toppings are completely optional, but it takes this overnight oats recipe to the next level! I decorated my breakfast oats with with banana slices, a drizzle of dark chocolate chips, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and dark chocolate chips. However, if that suit your fancy, then here are some additional topping ideas:

• Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (click for recipe!)
• Fresh Organic Berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
• Organic Banana Slices
• Organic Nut Butter: creamy peanut butter, almond butter, pecan butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter, etc.
• Chopped Organic Nuts or Seeds: peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.
• Organic Hemp Seeds or Organic Chia Seeds
• Organic Coconut Flakes or Organic Shredded Coconut

Substitutions

• If you don’t have organic ground flax seeds, you can use the same amount of organic chia seeds, or completely omit.
• Maca powder is completely optional!
• Organic cacao nibs can be used in place of the non-dairy dark chocolate chips.

Overnight Oats FAQ’s

Are Overnight Oats Healthy?

Overnight oats are a wonderful breakfast option! They’re loaded with fiber and give you lasting energy throughout the morning. The addition of healthy fats, carbs, & protein in this recipe also provide some extra nutrients and essential minerals for you.

How Long Do Overnight Oats Last?

Typically, overnight oats last for 4-5 days in the fridge, however they’re best to be enjoyed within a couple of days, since the oats will become softer in texture.

Do You Eat Overnight Oats Hot or Cold?

However you want! Overnight oats are typically enjoyed cold. However, if you’re not a fan of cold breakfasts, then just pop them into the microwave or add them to the stove to heat them up, after they soak overnight.

More Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipes:

• Chocolate Fudge Overnight Oats
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Banana Brownie Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats 
• Chocolate Covered Raspberry Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Banana Bread Overnight Oats
• Chocolate Coconut Overnight Oats
• Almond Joy Overnight Oats 
• Pecan Brownie Overnight Oats

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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