Description
Creamy banana cream pie overnight oats blend classic dessert comfort with breakfast convenience. Smooth layers of banana, graham cracker, and silky pudding create a morning treat that satisfies sweet cravings while delivering nourishing energy you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup quick, minute, or rolled oats
- 1/2 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) maple syrup
Dairy and Protein Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla protein powder
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Optional: Sliced bananas for topping
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with milk until achieving a damp sand-like consistency. Firmly press the mixture into the base of a mason jar, creating a compact crust that will develop texture overnight.
- Thoroughly mash a ripe banana in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Incorporate remaining liquid ingredients, whisking to ensure complete integration. Fold in dry components like oats, chia seeds, and protein powder, stirring until uniformly combined.
- Gently transfer the oat mixture over the graham cracker base, carefully layering to maintain distinct textures. Softly tap the jar to eliminate air pockets and ensure even distribution.
- Refrigerate for minimum 3 hours, preferably overnight at 40°F. This resting period allows ingredients to hydrate, transforming the mixture into a luscious, pudding-like dessert.
- Before serving, embellish with a generous dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt. Garnish with freshly sliced bananas and optional graham cracker crumbs for added crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize the graham cracker crust by using gluten-free crackers or alternatives like crushed nuts for those with dietary restrictions.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt like coconut or almond to make the recipe vegan-friendly and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Control the sweetness by adjusting maple syrup or using alternative natural sweeteners like honey or stevia for those watching sugar intake.
- Boost protein content by experimenting with different protein powder flavors or adding a scoop of collagen powder for extra nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg