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    Banana Overnight Oats 3 Ways

    Jun 22, 2022 · Jan 16, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These are our three absolute favourite overnight oats. You just can’t go wrong with a banana base when it comes to overnight oats. 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. 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 pineapple coconut 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 apple overnight oats recipe

    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.

    Banana peanut butter overnight oats no yogurt

    How to Make My Banana Overnight Oats

    Watch me make these three different Banana Overnight Oats step-by-step here, before or as you go.

    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.

    Banana Overnight Oats three ways 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.

    Banana Overnight Oats 3 ways

    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.

    Banana Overnight Oats family meals baby weaning

    Adapting My Banana Overnight Oats For Your Family

    Here, I recommend how to tweak this recipe if you are eating with a baby or toddler and I’ll also give a tip for serving it to a fussy eater. 

    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 Baby & Toddler Friendly 

    If you are eating with a 6-10 month spoon-fed 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. 

    Banana overnight oats baby weaning

    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.

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    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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    Banana Overnight Oats 3 Ways

    BANANA OVERNIGHT OATS 3 WAYS

    Classic Banana Overnight Oats our three favourite ways; Banana, Pineapple & Coconut, Banana & Apple and Banana & Peanut Butter.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4

    Equipment

    • Medium-large mixing bowl
    • Large spoon
    • Scales / cups, measuring spoons + jug
    • Clingfilm

    Ingredients
     
     

    THE BASE

    • 2 ripe bananas mashed
    • 150 g rolled oats regular or jumbo

    BANANA & PEANUT BUTTER

    • 100 g smooth peanut butter
    • 350 ml milk of choice
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar see notes

    Optional Toppings

    • Sliced banana
    • Chopped nuts
    • Cacao nibs or chocolate chips
    • Chai seeds can also be mixed in

    BANANA & APPLE

    • 2 dessert apples peeled and grated
    • 150 g Greek yogurt
    • 300 ml of milk of choice
    • ½ tablespoon honey or agave nectar see notes
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Optional Toppings

    • Sliced banana
    • Raspberries
    • Pumpkin seeds
    • Chai seeds can also be mixed in

    BANANA, PINEAPPLE & COCONUT

    • 150 g coconut Greek yogurt
    • 300 ml pineapple juice
    • 4 tablespoons or 20 g desiccated coconut
    • 1-3 tablespoons honey or agave nectar taste after each spoon, will depend on sweetness of juice

    Optional Toppings

    • Sliced banana
    • Pineapple
    • Desiccated coconut
    • Chai seeds can also be mixed in

    For Baby & Toddler tweaks see Notes

      Instructions
       

      • Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Cover or transfer to an airtight container or jars if you like. Chill overnight. Can be kept for up to 5 days in fridge (day of make + 4). Just stir well before you serve.

      Notes

      BABY & TODDLER

      If serving to under 1’s use agave nectar (light & mild) instead. Use regular rolled oats if eating with a spoon-fed 6-10 month old. Serve without toppings.
      For younger babies, you can add some more cow’s milk, formula or breast milk to loosen further. Your little one may prefer their’s warmed up, which you can do in the microwave briefly.
      If you like, serve with fruit on the side, prepared appropriately for their age.
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