Caramelized Banana Split Overnight Oats
A cozy and creamy bowl of overnight oats topped with caramelized banana, granola, vegan yogurt, and almond butter – perfect for chilly mornings or anytime you want a nutritious treat!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (for assembling the oats)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for caramelizing the banana)
- Total Time: Overnight (with at least 4 hours of refrigeration)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: No-bake, Stovetop for caramelizing bananas
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For the Oats:
- 1 cup cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped or shredded zucchini (optional, for extra creaminess and nutrition)
- 1–2 scoops protein powder (optional, for added protein)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Caramelized Banana:
- 1 banana, halved lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
For Toppings:
- Blueberries
- Almond butter
- Vegan yogurt
- Granola
Instructions
- Prepare the Overnight Oats
In a jar or bowl, combine cashew milk, rolled oats, zucchini, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to mix and ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours). - Caramelize the Banana
When ready to serve, heat coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Place the banana halves cut-side down in the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until golden and caramelized. Flip the banana and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat. - Assemble and Serve
Remove the oats from the fridge. You can eat them cold or warm them in the microwave or on the stovetop. Top the oats with the caramelized banana, blueberries, almond butter, vegan yogurt, and granola. Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting, nutritious breakfast!
Notes
- Customize Toppings: Add your favorite nuts, seeds, or even a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Zucchini Substitute: If you’re not a fan of zucchini, leave it out or replace it with grated carrot for a slight twist.
- Meal Prep: Make multiple jars of overnight oats at once to have breakfast ready for the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Overnight oats, caramelized banana, healthy breakfast, vegan breakfast, protein oats, chia seeds, easy breakfast, nutritious oats, creamy oats, banana split oats
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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