Strawberry Banana Bread Oats (Printable)

Wholesome oats combined with banana, strawberries, and walnuts for a creamy, nutritious start to your day.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit & Add-ins

09 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
10 - 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

→ Toppings

12 - Additional sliced strawberries
13 - Banana slices
14 - Extra walnuts
15 - Honey or maple syrup for drizzling

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
02 - Fold in the mashed banana, diced strawberries, and chopped walnuts. Mix gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with extra strawberries, banana slices, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent, like dessert for breakfast, but your body actually thanks you for eating it.
  • The prep takes ten minutes and then you literally sleep while it becomes creamy and perfect.
  • Walnuts add a surprising crunch that keeps each spoonful interesting, not mushy or boring.
02 -
  • Add walnuts fresh in the morning rather than stirring them in the night before, because they'll soften and lose that satisfying crunch that makes this bowl feel special.
  • If your strawberries are very watery, pat them dry before dicing because extra moisture will make everything thinner than you want over the eight hours of sitting.
03 -
  • Mix your dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately the night before, then combine them fresh in the morning if you want maximum control over texture and want to avoid that anything-too-thick situation.
  • Freeze half a banana before mashing it, which keeps your oats colder longer and feels almost ice-cream-like when you eat them straight from the fridge.
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