Overnight Oats Banana Chocolate (Printable)

Creamy oats soaked overnight with banana and dark chocolate for a quick, nourishing start.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Toppings

07 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced
08 - 1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped or in chips
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, walnuts or almonds, optional
10 - Pinch of sea salt, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well until fully mixed.
02 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
03 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Divide the oats between two bowls or jars.
05 - Top each serving with sliced banana, chopped dark chocolate, and nuts if using. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor, if desired.
06 - Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero morning stress because it's literally ready when you wake up, no cooking required.
  • That moment when you bite into the chocolate and it softens against the cool, creamy oats is genuinely worth the wait.
02 -
  • Don't use quick oats or instant oats—they turn into porridge soup within hours because they're too processed and absorb liquid too fast.
  • The toppings go on fresh right before you eat, not the night before, otherwise your chocolate gets soft and your nuts go soggy, which defeats the whole purpose.
03 -
  • Use a wide-mouth jar so you can actually eat from it with a spoon—regular jars force you to transfer to a bowl, which defeats the zero-cleanup appeal.
  • Make your oats in individual jars rather than one big batch; they look nicer, stay fresher longer, and you can customize each one without affecting the others.
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