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Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

A comforting, fiber-rich breakfast of brown sugar overnight oats that combines mashed bananas and chia seeds for a creamy, sweet treat ready straight from the fridge.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats Old-fashioned oats work best; quick oats get softer faster.
  • 4 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 3–4 tablespoons brown sugar Adjust to taste; use less for lower sugar.
  • 1 cup mashed banana About 2 ripe bananas.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups milk Dairy or any non-dairy like almond, oat, or soy.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Small lumps are fine.
  2. Add the rolled oats and chia seeds to the mashed banana. Sprinkle in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Pour in the vanilla extract and milk. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, so the oats and chia fully hydrate.
Serving
  1. In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Adjust thickness with a splash of milk if needed, then add toppings and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Add toppings like sliced bananas, nuts, fresh berries, or yogurt for extra flavor and texture.

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