ClosePhoto: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images/EatingWellWe love a sweet and healthy breakfast, and overnight oats are perfect for just that. With a base layer of oats, there’s endless options to dress them up. You can even mimic the flavors of your favorite desserts: thinkpumpkin cheesecake,cinnamon rollsandtiramisufor breakfast—yum!So when Joy Bauer, registered dietitian andToday’s nutrition expert, shared her recipe forBanana Bread Overnight Oats, we were instantly hooked. In a recent Instagram post, Bauer dished on her new favorite way to make overnight oats, and her method is especially easy.Here’s how you can re-create the “seriously delicious” breakfast that only takes two steps to prepare.Joy Bauer Just Shared Her Recipe for 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Cakes—and They Pack an Anti-Inflammatory PunchFor this recipe, Bauer mapped out the ingredients for you. You will need:1 ripe banana½ cup almond milk (or any other preferred milk)¼ cup nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds (also called flax-meal)¼ teaspoon ground cinnamonA pinch of salt1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, optionalToasted, chopped pecans, optionalAccording to Bauer, you can swap out the low-fat plain Greek yogurt with part-skim ricotta cheese or whipped cottage cheese if you prefer (side note: we’re loving cottage cheese in our sweet treats lately, fromice creamtoedible cookie dough).Starting in a small mixing bowl, Bauer smashes her banana with the milk, vanilla extract and yogurt until combined. Then, she mixes in the dry ingredients—oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt—as well as maple syrup, stirring until everything is completely coated.Steel-Cut, Rolled or Instant Oats: Which Is the Healthiest?She transfers her mixture into a small mason jar or single-serving container with a lid, covers it and leaves it in the refrigerator for at least three hours. It’s easiest to make these oats the night before so you can have a quick and nutritious breakfast to grab in the morning. Once it’s ready, sprinkle your chopped pecans on top and enjoy.You can easily double this recipe if you’re looking to make multiple servings for meal-prepping. And if you’re not a fan of cold oats like a lot of the commenters, Bauer gives popping these oats in the microwave a seal of approval. Warm banana bread-inspired oats? Yes, please!We’re big fans of this morning meal. It reminds us of ourPeanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Bananathat’s ideal for peanut butter lovers and will be sure to satisfy.Up next:13 Overnight Oat Recipes You’ll Want to Make ForeverWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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We love a sweet and healthy breakfast, and overnight oats are perfect for just that. With a base layer of oats, there’s endless options to dress them up. You can even mimic the flavors of your favorite desserts: thinkpumpkin cheesecake,cinnamon rollsandtiramisufor breakfast—yum!So when Joy Bauer, registered dietitian andToday’s nutrition expert, shared her recipe forBanana Bread Overnight Oats, we were instantly hooked. In a recent Instagram post, Bauer dished on her new favorite way to make overnight oats, and her method is especially easy.Here’s how you can re-create the “seriously delicious” breakfast that only takes two steps to prepare.Joy Bauer Just Shared Her Recipe for 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Cakes—and They Pack an Anti-Inflammatory PunchFor this recipe, Bauer mapped out the ingredients for you. You will need:1 ripe banana½ cup almond milk (or any other preferred milk)¼ cup nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds (also called flax-meal)¼ teaspoon ground cinnamonA pinch of salt1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, optionalToasted, chopped pecans, optionalAccording to Bauer, you can swap out the low-fat plain Greek yogurt with part-skim ricotta cheese or whipped cottage cheese if you prefer (side note: we’re loving cottage cheese in our sweet treats lately, fromice creamtoedible cookie dough).Starting in a small mixing bowl, Bauer smashes her banana with the milk, vanilla extract and yogurt until combined. Then, she mixes in the dry ingredients—oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt—as well as maple syrup, stirring until everything is completely coated.Steel-Cut, Rolled or Instant Oats: Which Is the Healthiest?She transfers her mixture into a small mason jar or single-serving container with a lid, covers it and leaves it in the refrigerator for at least three hours. It’s easiest to make these oats the night before so you can have a quick and nutritious breakfast to grab in the morning. Once it’s ready, sprinkle your chopped pecans on top and enjoy.You can easily double this recipe if you’re looking to make multiple servings for meal-prepping. And if you’re not a fan of cold oats like a lot of the commenters, Bauer gives popping these oats in the microwave a seal of approval. Warm banana bread-inspired oats? Yes, please!We’re big fans of this morning meal. It reminds us of ourPeanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Bananathat’s ideal for peanut butter lovers and will be sure to satisfy.Up next:13 Overnight Oat Recipes You’ll Want to Make ForeverWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
We love a sweet and healthy breakfast, and overnight oats are perfect for just that. With a base layer of oats, there’s endless options to dress them up. You can even mimic the flavors of your favorite desserts: thinkpumpkin cheesecake,cinnamon rollsandtiramisufor breakfast—yum!So when Joy Bauer, registered dietitian andToday’s nutrition expert, shared her recipe forBanana Bread Overnight Oats, we were instantly hooked. In a recent Instagram post, Bauer dished on her new favorite way to make overnight oats, and her method is especially easy.Here’s how you can re-create the “seriously delicious” breakfast that only takes two steps to prepare.Joy Bauer Just Shared Her Recipe for 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Cakes—and They Pack an Anti-Inflammatory PunchFor this recipe, Bauer mapped out the ingredients for you. You will need:1 ripe banana½ cup almond milk (or any other preferred milk)¼ cup nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt½ teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds (also called flax-meal)¼ teaspoon ground cinnamonA pinch of salt1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, optionalToasted, chopped pecans, optionalAccording to Bauer, you can swap out the low-fat plain Greek yogurt with part-skim ricotta cheese or whipped cottage cheese if you prefer (side note: we’re loving cottage cheese in our sweet treats lately, fromice creamtoedible cookie dough).Starting in a small mixing bowl, Bauer smashes her banana with the milk, vanilla extract and yogurt until combined. Then, she mixes in the dry ingredients—oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt—as well as maple syrup, stirring until everything is completely coated.Steel-Cut, Rolled or Instant Oats: Which Is the Healthiest?She transfers her mixture into a small mason jar or single-serving container with a lid, covers it and leaves it in the refrigerator for at least three hours. It’s easiest to make these oats the night before so you can have a quick and nutritious breakfast to grab in the morning. Once it’s ready, sprinkle your chopped pecans on top and enjoy.You can easily double this recipe if you’re looking to make multiple servings for meal-prepping. And if you’re not a fan of cold oats like a lot of the commenters, Bauer gives popping these oats in the microwave a seal of approval. Warm banana bread-inspired oats? Yes, please!We’re big fans of this morning meal. It reminds us of ourPeanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Bananathat’s ideal for peanut butter lovers and will be sure to satisfy.Up next:13 Overnight Oat Recipes You’ll Want to Make Forever
We love a sweet and healthy breakfast, and overnight oats are perfect for just that. With a base layer of oats, there’s endless options to dress them up. You can even mimic the flavors of your favorite desserts: thinkpumpkin cheesecake,cinnamon rollsandtiramisufor breakfast—yum!
So when Joy Bauer, registered dietitian andToday’s nutrition expert, shared her recipe forBanana Bread Overnight Oats, we were instantly hooked. In a recent Instagram post, Bauer dished on her new favorite way to make overnight oats, and her method is especially easy.
Here’s how you can re-create the “seriously delicious” breakfast that only takes two steps to prepare.
Joy Bauer Just Shared Her Recipe for 2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Cakes—and They Pack an Anti-Inflammatory Punch
For this recipe, Bauer mapped out the ingredients for you. You will need:
According to Bauer, you can swap out the low-fat plain Greek yogurt with part-skim ricotta cheese or whipped cottage cheese if you prefer (side note: we’re loving cottage cheese in our sweet treats lately, fromice creamtoedible cookie dough).
Starting in a small mixing bowl, Bauer smashes her banana with the milk, vanilla extract and yogurt until combined. Then, she mixes in the dry ingredients—oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt—as well as maple syrup, stirring until everything is completely coated.
Steel-Cut, Rolled or Instant Oats: Which Is the Healthiest?
She transfers her mixture into a small mason jar or single-serving container with a lid, covers it and leaves it in the refrigerator for at least three hours. It’s easiest to make these oats the night before so you can have a quick and nutritious breakfast to grab in the morning. Once it’s ready, sprinkle your chopped pecans on top and enjoy.
You can easily double this recipe if you’re looking to make multiple servings for meal-prepping. And if you’re not a fan of cold oats like a lot of the commenters, Bauer gives popping these oats in the microwave a seal of approval. Warm banana bread-inspired oats? Yes, please!
We’re big fans of this morning meal. It reminds us of ourPeanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats with Bananathat’s ideal for peanut butter lovers and will be sure to satisfy.
Up next:13 Overnight Oat Recipes You’ll Want to Make Forever
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