Description
These Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast—rich, creamy, and naturally sweet thanks to ripe bananas and warm brown sugar. Made without yogurt, they’re perfect for dairy-free mornings or anyone who loves a cozy, cinnamon-spiced start to their day. Just mix, chill, and wake up to something delicious!
Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats
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4 tablespoons chia seeds
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3–4 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pinch salt
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)
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2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed banana, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon.
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Pour in the milk and stir well until everything is evenly mixed.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
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When ready to eat, give it a stir and serve with your favorite toppings like sliced bananas, nuts, or nut butter. Enjoy!
Notes
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You can use light, dark, or regular brown sugar. I tested this version using dark brown sugar for that extra rich molasses flavor.
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Want to switch things up? Add a scoop of protein powder, a spoonful of nut butter, or sprinkle in some mini chocolate chips!
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This recipe is great for meal prep. Store in jars or containers for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
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If the oats are thicker than you like in the morning, just stir in a splash more milk.
- Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon or whisk
Plastic wrap or container with lid
Jars or containers for storage (optional)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours chill time
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: brown sugar overnight oats, overnight oats without yogurt, banana oats no yogurt, healthy breakfast prep