Chai Banana Bread Overnight Oats

There’s nothing quite like that comforting cinnamon smell that floods the kitchen when baking banana bread. Or the spicy warmth that accompanies a sip of freshly-brewed chai tea. With the use of bananas, oats, and some simple spices, both of these sensations come together in my Banana Bread Chai Overnight Oats.

Make the oats the night before and allow them to soak overnight. You’ll have a pre-made breakfast waiting for you in the morning, and if you’re anything like me, you won’t be able to sleep because you’ll be so excited to wake up and eat.

The oats are naturally sweetened with banana, but if you have a real sweet tooth, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.

Ingredients

• Mason jar
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk (skim, almond, coconut, any one that works for you)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts

Directions

• Cut the banana in half. Cover one half and put it back in the fridge.
• Mash the other half in the mason jar with a fork.
• Add the oats, spices, vanilla, nuts, and milk to the jar. Mix well.
• Cover the mason jar and let it sit overnight.
• In the morning, top the oats with the other half of the banana and a sprinkle of nuts or dried fruit if desired.
• Enjoy!

Looking for more easy breakfast solutions? Try my other overnight oats and chia pudding recipes!