Looking for a decadent yet healthy breakfast option that satisfies your sweet tooth? Look no further!
These Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding Overnight Oats is the perfect combination of comfort and nutrition.
Welcome to Episode 3 of the Overnight Oats series, where I share healthy vegan & gluten free oats recipes that are perfect to meal prep the night before!
This is truly one of the best healthy breakfast recipes I’ve EVER made!! And eaten! 😉
I’ve always liked banana but it was honestly never my first pick when it comes to fruit options. I worked to create something amazing with banana flavor and I have to say, I think these are just divine.
If you haven’t noticed already, I love making overnight oats now using these awesome meal prep jars!
It saves me so much time in the morning and is a wonderful to start my day, whether I don’t have to time to cook or need to bring breakfast with me.
To create the base layer of these Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding Overnight Oats, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Organic Gluten-Free Oats: Start with a foundation of gluten-free oats, which provide a hearty texture and a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chia Seeds: Add a nutritional boost with chia seeds, known for their omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein content. They also contribute to the creamy texture of the oats.
- Mashed Banana: Sweet and naturally creamy, mashed banana serves as a natural sweetener and binder for the oats. It also provides a dose of potassium and additional fiber.
- Maple Syrup: For a touch of sweetness, drizzle in some pure maple syrup. This natural sweetener adds a rich flavor and complements the caramelized bananas.
- Dairy-Free Milk: Choose your favorite dairy-free milk! I love milk like this Malk Almond milk as it has pure ingredients and tastes delicious! This ensures that the recipe remains vegan while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Cinnamon: Infuse your overnight oats with warm and comforting flavors by adding ground cinnamon. This Ceylon Cinnamon is great for balancing blood sugar levels. It also helps to emulate the flavor of banana bread!
- Ground Ginger: For a subtle yet spicy kick, sprinkle in some ground ginger. Ginger also offers anti-inflammatory properties and aids digestion.
- Walnuts: Lastly, incorporate some chopped walnuts into the mix. They add a satisfying crunch, healthy fats, and a dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
This mimics the flavor of banana bread pudding but is much more nutritious, making it an ideal breakfast option!
3 Ingredient Healthy Caramelized Banana Layer:
- Ripe Banana: Select bananas that are ripe, but not overly soft. They should be yellow with a few brown speckles for optimal sweetness and texture.
- Coconut Oil: Use refined virgin coconut oil for healthy fats without having an overly “coconut-y” flavor.
- Maple Syrup: Opt for pure maple syrup as a natural sweetener that complements the bananas beautifully. Avoid artificial syrups or pancake syrups that contain additives.
To a nonstick pan, (I prefer to use nontoxic greenpan frying pans for this and all my nonstick cooking needs) add coconut oil and maple syrup and mix on a medium heat and then add slices of banana.
Allow to cook on each side (or until caramelized) for about 3-4 minutes. Keep and eye so they don’t burn.
These are soo delicious and make the perfect addition to these overnight oats!
Check out the other 2 recipes of the Overnight Oats series!
Strawberry Shortcake Overnight Oats
Mango Lime Overnight Oats
Apple Pie A La Mode Overnight Oats (in my Ebook)
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Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding Overnight Oats (vegan & gluten free)
Ingredients
Banana Bread Base Layer:
- 3/4 cup oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 mashed banana
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dairy free milk
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp walnuts
Vanilla Yogurt Layer:
- 1/3 cup vanilla Yogurt
Caramelized Banana Layer"
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
How to make Caramelized Banana Layer
- Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat.
- Add coconut oil and maple syrup and mix until well combined.
- Add sliced banana pieces to the pan and allow to cook for several minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Assemble your Overnight Oats
- To your mason jar, add all the ingredients for the "banana bread base layer" and mix with a spoon until very well combined.
- Top with a layer of dairy free vanilla yogurt.
- Lastly, top with caramelized bananas.
- Seal with lid.
- Place in the fridge overnight or for at least 20-30 minutes until enjoying.
- Stores for up to 3-5 days refrigerated.
I hope you enjoy this Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding Overnight Oats! Feel free to rate and comment below and/or tag me on social media with your creation!
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