Convenient, tasty, and nutritious. These chocolate banana overnight oats are a whole grain, dairy-free breakfast worth the night before prep. This plant-based recipe comes from Clean Food Dirty Girl and it’s an easy, time-saving breakfast you should definitely add to your meal planner. Use lidded glass jars or whatever meal prepping containers you have available to store these yummy breakfasts.
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Ensure the base of your overnight oats are made with uncooked rolled oats, which are perfect for overnight soaking. You can also opt for certified gluten-free oats if you wish. The recipe recommends you use unsweetened non-dairy milk like oat and soy. However, you can use whatever plant milk you prefer. The rest of the ingredients include ripe bananas, maple syrup, and dairy-free dark chocolate chips.
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Chocolate banana overnight oats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup uncooked rolled oats not instant
- ⅔ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- ⅓ cup ripe banana sliced or mashed
- 2 tsp 100% pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place the oats, non-dairy milk, banana, maple syrup, and vanilla into a bowl or container and stir. Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- The next morning, dish into bowls (if using), stir, sprinkle the chocolate chips or cacao nibs on top, and eat.
This recipe was created by Clean Food Dirty Girl. Start a trial to Plant Fueled Life for more plant-based and oil-free recipes like this. Photos by Amber Asakura.
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