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A cozy, creamy brown sugar overnight oats recipe blended with mashed bananas and cinnamon, without yogurt. Ready after chilling, perfect for an easy, delicious breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (black or white, optional)
  • 1/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 small banana)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (light, dark, or regular)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (fresh preferred)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (a tiny pinch)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional; real vanilla preferred)
  • 1 cup milk (any dairy or non-dairy milk)

Instructions

  1. Mash ripe bananas until smooth or to desired texture.
  2. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed banana, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and milk in a large bowl.
  3. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the oats soak and thicken.
  6. Before serving, stir well and optionally top with fresh banana slices, granola, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

This recipe makes 4 servings., Keep refrigerated, covered, without toppings, for up to 5 days., Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before eating., For less sweetness, cut back brown sugar or use unsweetened milk., Oats can be eaten cold or microwaved warm., Use certified gluten-free oats to make gluten-free version., Substitute yogurt for half of the milk to increase creaminess and protein., Add peanut or almond butter before chilling for a nutty flavor., Swap brown sugar for maple syrup or honey; reduce milk slightly for thickness., Add cocoa powder and sweetener for chocolate variation.

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