Banana Pudding Overnight Oats

 

Banana Pudding Overnight Oats

Overnight oats have taken the breakfast world by storm the last couple of years and for good reason. This versatile and convenient breakfast option not only saves you precious morning minutes but also delivers a hearty, nutrient-packed start to your day. The best part? You can customize overnight oats to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. And now, with a nod to traditional banana pudding, you can savor those nostalgic flavors guilt-free.

The beauty of Banana Pudding Overnight Oats is you get the wholesomeness of oats with the flavor of banana pudding. It’s a balanced blend of sweetness and comfort without excess sugar and unhealthy additives. It's a breakfast treat that will make you feel like you're indulging, even though you're nourishing your body with whole grains. 

Most of the time overnight oats are prepared in individual grab-and-go containers. In this recipe, you will make the batch of oats in a big container and then layer everything in a smaller container after the oats have solidified into a pudding consistency. It’s an extra step, but it only takes a few minutes. The graham cracker crumbs will retain their crunch and texture if you add them right before eating. The layering ensures you have banana goodness in every bite. Traditional banana pudding includes Nilla wafers. This recipe uses graham crackers instead. I used graham crackers because they don’t have milk or eggs and have less sugar than Nilla wafers.  

 Ingredients:

½ cup of old-fashioned rolled oats

1 Tbsp of chia seeds

½ tsp of vanilla

1 Tbsp of agave syrup

1 cup of unsweetened soymilk

Pinch of salt

1-2 oz of chopped walnuts

1 sheet of graham crackers (4 cookies)

1 banana sliced. 

Directions:

1.     Mix the oats, chia seeds, agave syrup, vanilla, salt, and soy milk in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. It’s better if you can let it sit longer. The longer it sits, the consistency becomes thick and pudding-like.

2.     The next day put a graham cracker sheet in a zip lock bag and seal it shut. Crush the graham crackers with a rolling pen until they become crumbs.  Slice the banana.

3.     Put a few tablespoons of the oat mixture in a small mason jar until it covers the bottom. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, banana slices, and graham cracker crumbs. Continue layering until you run out of ingredients.  You should have 2 to 3 layers when you are done. 

4.    Eat and enjoy.

Banana Pudding Overnight Oats offer the perfect blend of familiar comfort and health-conscious choices. Whether you're seeking a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying snack, this recipe combines the classic flavors of banana pudding in a convenient and nutritious package. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.