Chocolate Banana Oats
A quick and easy recipe for delicious chocolate banana overnight oats, perfect for a healthy breakfast.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sweetener (e.g., maple syrup, honey, or stevia, to taste)
- 1 medium ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sweetener. Stir well.
- Add the mashed banana and milk to the container. Stir everything together until well combined and there are no clumps.
- Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken.
- In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If it's too thick, you can add a splash more milk. Serve cold.
Notes
Optional toppings include fresh berries, nuts, seeds, or a dollop of yogurt.