Ingredients
For the Crust:
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
For the Banana Oats:
- ½ large ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup oats (quick, minute, or rolled)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
For the Creamy Topping:
- 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced bananas
- Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a 10 oz mason jar or a glass container, combine the graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until the crumbs are moist but not overly wet. Press the mixture gently into the bottom of the container using a spoon to create an even crust layer.
- Mix Banana Oats: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, ½ cup milk, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the oats, chia seeds, and vanilla protein powder, then stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the oat mixture over the graham cracker crust in the mason jar. Cover the jar with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften.
- Add Toppings & Serve: In the morning, top the chilled oats with the remaining 2 tablespoons of vanilla Greek yogurt. Optionally, add sliced bananas and crushed graham crackers on top for extra flavor and texture. Enjoy directly from the jar.
Notes
- Use quick, minute, or rolled oats according to preference; rolled oats provide a chewier texture.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or substituting with honey or agave syrup.
- For a dairy-free version, replace milk and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
- Overnight oats can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Add nuts or seeds as extra toppings for crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian