Banana Overnight Oats 3 Ways

These are our three absolute favourite overnight oats and you just can’t go wrong with a banana base. Here I’ve added toppings to each one, but I don’t always do this, just depends on how much time I have. They are delicious without them too.

Banana, Pineapple & Coconut Overnight Oats

First, we have my Banana, Pineapple & Coconut Overnight Oats. Jam-packed with tropical notes, these are our favourite summer variation. I’ve topped these with fresh banana slices, pineapple chunks and desiccated coconut.

Banana & Apple Overnight Oats

Next, we have my Banana & Apple Overnight Oats. These were inspired by bircher muesli and they also make a great summertime breakfast. The apple makes them so refreshing and bright, and if you top them with raspberries you’ll get an even deeper summer flavour dimension. I’ve also added sliced banana and chai seeds to the top. With any of these oats, you can add chai seeds into the oats when you make them or just onto adult servings (I know my kids prefer their’s without!).

Banana & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

And last but in no means least, good ol’ Banana & Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. These are comforting all year round and the quickest of all three to whip up and they are soooo good! I’ve added sliced banana and cacao nibs to finish, you can also use chocolate chips.

All three Overnight Oats are baby and toddler friendly, I’ll show you how to adapt them for your family here.

Ingredients 

For each of these recipes you can use either regular rolled oats, or jumbo rolled oats. The ones you see here are made with jumbo rolled oats. When it comes to milk, I make mine with semi skimmed cow’s milk, but you can use whichever milk you like. I’ve said in the recipe that agave can be used instead of honey, this is mainly for those sharing these oats with babies as under 1’s shouldn’t be given honey. See what tweaks I recommend you make if eating with a baby here.

When it comes to toppings, you can absolutely eat these as they are with no toppings at all. To be honest, most the time we don’t as I just don’t have time too on a school morning. It’s really just something I do on a weekend or during school holidays. I have included my recommendations for toppings in the recipe.

Hot or Cold?

Although overnight oats are usually eaten cold, you can warm them up in microwave or gently on the stove if you prefer. Little ones may prefer their’s warmed up.

Kids Cook Too

Younger children can help you to measure out the oats, yogurt and liquids and of course they’ll love to help mix it all together.

Feed a Crowd

If you have guests staying over, these are SO easily doubled or even trebled. You may also want to double up to feed the family for a couple breakfasts.

Storing My Banana Overnight Oats

You can store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (day of make + 4). Stir well before serving.

For more on safe food storage and reheating read here >

Diet Details

All my Banana Overnight Oats are gluten-free. You can make them diary-free by using a dairy alternative to yogurt and milk. The Banana & Apple Overnight Oats are nut-free and the Banana, Pineapple & Coconut Overnight Oats are peanut-free. They are all egg-free.

Adapting My Banana Overnight Oats For Your Family

Eating together is beneficial for families of all ages and stages, for a multitude of reasons; nutritional, behavioural, psychological and for healthy family functioning. This section will show you how to tweak this recipe for sharing with a weaning baby, toddler or a fussy eater, to help make it easier for you to eat together as a family.

Keeping Picky Eaters Happy

You might want to try having them taste the oats cold and warmed up to see which they prefer. Adding fruit toppings may help to make the oats more appealing, if the fruit is one they like. Otherwise, serve the oats plain. 

See more from me on fussy eaters here >

Add On’s for Adults

You can add chia seeds to any of these overnight oats. If your kids will be fine with them, you can add them straight into the oats, otherwise add them into your serving. You can also add chopped nuts to your Banana & Peanut Butter and Banana & Apple Overnight Oats, and pumpkin seeds also work well with the Banana & Apple oats.

Making My Banana Overnight Oats Suitable for Baby Weaning

If you are eating with a 6-10 month spoon-fed weaning baby, I would recommend you use regular rolled oats instead of jumbo rolled oats. After 10 months, once they are used to chunkier textures you can use either.

Use agave instead of honey for babies under 12 months. Go for the light & mild version. If you’ve not bought agave before and you have a baby under 12 months, it’s worth buying a bottle as you can substitute honey in any recipe for agave. You should be able to find agave nearby the honey in your local supermarket.

How to Serve to Babies & Toddlers 

Your little one may prefer these oats warmed up, especially if they are used to having warm porridge and cereals for breakfast. You can microwave their serving for a short time to warm it through.

BABY-LED WEANING

You can serve the oats as they are. Instead of adding fruit toppings, cut their fruit appropriately for their age and serve on the side. 

SPOON FEEDING

For younger babies, you can add some more cow’s milk, formula or breast milk to loosen further. Serve without toppings. If you like, cut their fruit appropriately for their age and serve on the side as finger food.

TODDLERS

You can serve with fruit toppings as long as they are cut into small bitesize pieces. Otherwise serve them on the side.

I’ve also added these notes to the bottom of the recipe so you have them to hand when you come to cook.

For more info on how I keep my family meals baby & toddler friendly, read here

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