Banana Pudding Overnight Oats
These banana pudding overnight oats are creamy, high in protein, and taste like your favorite banana pudding—but they’re easy enough to prep in just 5 minutes. Instead of simply adding sliced bananas to overnight oats, ripe bananas are blended with milk and Greek yogurt to create a creamy banana milk that soaks into every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Pudding Overnight Oats
Blending the bananas directly into the milk base rather than just slicing them on top means the banana flavor runs through every single bite of the oats rather than just the bites that happen to hit a banana slice.
Vanilla protein powder adds protein and a little extra sweetness while keeping these oats creamy and dessert-like.
– Lyuda
Ingredients Needed to Make Banana Pudding Overnight Oats
The Banana Milk
Ripe bananas blended smooth with milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. The banana milk is what makes these oats different from any other overnight oat recipe — it is the liquid base, the sweetener, and the flavor all in one blended step. No protein powder on hand? Maple syrup and vanilla extract substitutes work perfectly.
The Oats
Old-fashioned rolled oats specifically, not quick oats which produce a mushier, less satisfying texture. Chia seeds mixed in with the oats absorb the banana milk alongside the oats and contribute to the thick, pudding-like consistency.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
How to Make Banana Pudding Overnight Oats
Step 1: Blend the Banana Milk
Add the milk, Greek yogurt, ripe bananas, protein powder, cinnamon, and sea salt to a blender. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Step 2: Divide and Pour
Divide the oats and chia seeds evenly among four jars. Pour the banana milk evenly over each jar. Stir each one thoroughly until the oats and chia seeds are fully distributed with no dry pockets at the bottom.
Step 3: Refrigerate
Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. The longer they sit the thicker and more developed the flavor becomes.
Step 4: Top and Serve
Top with fresh banana slices, crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers, a spoonful of Greek yogurt or peanut butter, or whatever combination sounds good. Serve cold directly from the jar.
How to Store Banana Pudding Overnight Oats
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the fresh toppings separate and add them right before eating each morning. If the oats thicken too much overnight stir in a small splash of milk before adding toppings.
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Serving Suggestions
Serve cold straight from the jar with all the toppings piled on. For the most authentic banana pudding experience go with fresh banana slices, crushed vanilla wafers, and a spoonful of Greek yogurt. A drizzle of peanut butter over the top adds a nutty, slightly salty element that pairs really well with the banana flavor. For more delicious oat recipes, try these Lemon Blueberry Baked Oats so you have two completely different make-ahead breakfast options ready to grab every morning.
Frequently Asked Questions About Banana Pudding Overnight Oats
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Banana Pudding Overnight Oats (Easy High Protein Recipe)
Ingredients
Method
- Add the milk, Greek yogurt, bananas, protein powder, cinnamon, and sea salt to a blender. If you're not using protein powder, add the maple syrup and vanilla extract instead. Blend until completely smooth.
- Blend on high for 30–45 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy.
- Divide the rolled oats and chia seeds evenly between 4 jars or containers. Pour the banana milk evenly between the four jars.
- Stir each jar well to make sure the oats and chia seeds are evenly distributed, and there are no dry pockets at the bottom.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight. The oats and chia seeds will absorb the liquid as they sit, creating a thick, creamy pudding-like consistency.
- Before serving, top with fresh banana slices, a spoonful of Greek yogurt or peanut butter, and crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers, if desired.
- Enjoy cold, or let the oats sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your oats will be.
- Plain vs. vanilla yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt gives you a more balanced flavor, while vanilla Greek yogurt makes the oats sweeter and more dessert-like.
- Protein powder: Vanilla protein powder adds sweetness and protein. Different brands vary in sweetness, so taste the banana milk before assembling and adjust if needed.
- Don’t skip the chia seeds: They help thicken the mixture and give the oats their creamy, pudding-like texture.
- Adjust the consistency: If the oats are thicker than you’d like the next morning, stir in a splash of milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Banana topping: Add fresh banana slices just before serving rather than the night before to prevent them from browning.
- Make it taste more like banana pudding: Crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers on top add the classic banana-pudding flavor and a little crunch.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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