Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats

Banana Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats are a creamy, vegan make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings. Made with rolled oats, ripe bananas, plant-based milk, and chocolate chips, they soak overnight into a filling breakfast that's ready to eat straight from the fridge!

Chocolate chips and bananas are such a delicious combination.

Add a little cinnamon and it tastes just like chocolate chip banana bread!

Since these oats are prepared the night before, breakfast is ready in seconds the next morning!

Depending on the weather, feel free to eat them hot or cold.

Ingredients

To make this easy banana bread inspired overnight oat recipe, you'll just need a few simple ingredients like old-fashioned oats, plant-based milk, a ripe banana, and chocolate chips.

Old-Fashioned Oats: Use rolled oats instead of quick oats for a thicker, chewier texture. Quick oats can become too soft and mushy.

Plant-Based Milk and Yogurt: Choose your preferred unsweetened plant-based milk and yogurt for creaminess and a smooth consistency.

Chia Seeds: These act as the thickening base, absorbing liquid to form a creamy, gel-like texture.

Chocolate Chips: Any vegan chocolate chip works.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make This Recipe

These delicious overnight oats are made for banana and chocolate lovers!

Simple ingredients are whisked together to create a sweet and decadent snack or breakfast that will satisfy that sweet tooth and keep you full.

The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.

Step 1: In a jar or bowl, mash ½ a banana until smooth.

Step 2: Add the old-fashioned oats, plant-based milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the banana. 

Step 3: Stir well to combine.

Step 4: Toss in the chocolate chips.

Step 5: Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Next day, top it with the rest of the banana and more chocolate chips. Enjoy!

Substitutions and Additions

Non-Dairy Milk: Any plant-based milk will work in this recipe.

Sweetener: Maple syrup can be swapped for agave syrup or brown sugar, and adjusted to taste.

If you want to skip chia seeds or yogurt, check out my Overnight Oats without Chia Seeds or these creamy Overnight Oats without Yogurt instead!

Topping Ideas

Make your overnight oats even more delicious with a variety of toppings!

• Fresh Fruit: Blueberries and strawberries are a great topping choice!
• Jam: Store-bought or homemade. My favorite is my homemade strawberry jam.
• Chocolate: Mix in cocoa powder to make double chocolate banana overnight oats.
• Nut butter: Drizzle your favorite nut butter over the top. Creamy peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower butter is best!
• Granola or Nuts: Add a crunchy topping like this vegan granola with hemp seeds or chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
• Protein Powder: Add a scoop of vegan protein powder for a protein-packed breakfast.

Tips & Tricks

Avoid quick oats as they can become too mushy, and steel-cut oats, which require more time to soften.

An 8oz jar will be filled to the top with oats and the toppings will overflow a bit so the jar won't close whereas a 16oz jar will allow room for toppings and the lid to close. The 16oz jar is preferred if you're taking the oats on the go.

Wait to add toppings. Take the extra few seconds in the morning to add the toppings fresh. You won't regret it.

Salt your oats! I know this sounds weird but trust me. It will help balance and bring out the flavors and won't make your oatmeal salty.

Give your oats a good stir before eating to mix in any liquid that may have settled at the top.

Storage

Store your overnight oats in an airtight jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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