Banana Bread Overnight Oats

10/08/2016

All the delicious warm spices of banana bread are added to these easy-to-prepare overnight oats. Bananas are stirred in for banana bread flavour in a jiffy.

Prep Time : 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes + overnight chilling
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients:
3 cups (750 mL) skim or 1% milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) honey
2 tbsp (30 mL) packed brown sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each ground nutmeg and salt
3 cups (750 mL) Large Flake Quaker® Oats
3 bananas, divided
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped toasted pecans
Plain or vanilla non-fat yogurt (optional)

Directions:
Stir together milk, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; stir in oats. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Mash two bananas and stir into oatmeal. Slice remaining banana. Divide oatmeal evenly among bowls or small Mason jars; top with sliced banana, pecans, and yogurt (if using).

Tip: Top with blueberries, raspberries or blackberries if desired.
Tip: Use non-dairy substitutes, such as soy or almond milk if desired.
Tip: Stir in 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chia or hemp seeds before refrigerating if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Per 1/6 recipe
Calories 320
Fat 7g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 55mg
Carbohydrate 58g
Fibre 6g
Sugars 25g
Protein 10g