Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast twist with these Caramelized Banana Split Overnight Oats. Creamy oats infused with chia seeds, topped with caramelized bananas, fresh fruits, and a sprinkle of chocolate – a heavenly start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Mixture:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 banana (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips or shavings
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Oats Preparation: In a jar or bowl, stir together the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Caramelized Bananas: When ready to serve, heat coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add banana slices and a pinch of cinnamon. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and golden.
- Serving: Top the chilled oats with caramelized banana, strawberries, pineapple, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- You can prepare the caramelized bananas ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
