Banana Pudding Overnight Oats (Easy High Protein Recipe)

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Banana Pudding Overnight Oats (Easy High Protein Recipe)

These banana pudding overnight oats blend ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein powder into a creamy banana milk poured over oats and chia seeds for an easy high-protein make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert.

Prep Time5

Chill Time2

Total Time2 5

Servings:

Calories: 372kcal

Ingredients

Banana Milk

1½ cups milk of choice
1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
2 bananas ripe
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch sea salt

If not using protein powder, substitute with:

2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Oats

1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
4 tablespoons chia seeds

Optional Toppings

banana slices Fresh
vanilla wafers or graham crackers Crushed
Greek yogurt
Peanut butter

Instructions

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.

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