Description
A simple and nutritious Brown Sugar Overnight Oats recipe featuring rolled oats soaked overnight with chia seeds, mashed bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and milk, delivering a creamy and flavorful breakfast ready to enjoy any morning.
Ingredients
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Oats and Seeds
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, or more
Fruit and Dairy
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed bananas, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir everything together until well combined, ensuring the oats and seeds are evenly mixed with the wet ingredients and flavorings.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator and let the mixture soak for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve: When ready to eat, remove the oats from the refrigerator. Give the mixture a good stir and top with your choice of additional toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or yogurt before serving.
Notes
- You can use dark, light, or regular brown sugar according to your preference; this recipe was created with dark brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce the milk slightly or add more chia seeds.
- Banana can be substituted or complemented with other mashed fruits like apple or pear.
- This recipe can be made vegan by using plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
