Bananas and chai spice are a match made in heaven in these SUPER-easy overnight oats.—The tastiest and the easiest way to start the day!
YOU GUYS! My boring, hum-drum morning oatmeal just got a huge-ish and desperately-needed kick in the pants.
In the direction of chai. And banana. And once again, the word overnight because I’m clearly the laziest breakfast maker you’ll ever meet in your life.
I’m also quite obviously the most untrendy blogger in the whole wide world, because it was embarrassingly only a week ago when I decided to finally get smart and try overnight oats for the first time in forever. I kid you not.
Guys, why? I’m 19 years old and yet I’m like a 90-year old that’s stubborn as heck and stuck in the trends of 50 years ago.
I’ve got 99 problems but as of now, my morning oatmeal won’t be one of them.
So PLEASE somebody make my day and tell me I’m not the last person living on earth to try overnight oats. Guys, I am plainly and simply OBSESSED. This oatmeal = the easiest + tastiest + did-I-mention-EASIEST breakfast in the world.
Let’s talk about the flavor direction I went down today. It involves banana and chai spice, which as you probably guessed is one of my favorite combos of all time. There’s banana slices + agave drizzled on top of the whole jar of breakfast heaven. There MIGHT even be some mini chocolate chips hiding in there, if we’re being 100% honest here.
As long as we’re being 100% honest, I should probably let you know that this oatmeal is just the bomb.com. A jar full of real-life oatmeal gold. Again, I am obsessed over here, but that doesn’t bias my opinion at all.
Also, my brain is currently exploding with new overnight oats ideas. You should probably stay tuned and wait for all the recipes to hit the blog without warning. Apologies in advance.
Now can we just breakfast already? I was kinda eating this oatmeal for the third time whilst writing this post, but second breakfasts are appropriate on a Tuesday, yes?
Yes. Go forth and oatmeal!
Banana Chai Spice Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 teaspoons chai spice recipe here
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons semisweet mini chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 small banana sliced
- Additional mini chocolate chips for garnishing
- Maple syrup honey, or agave for topping
Instructions
- In a large mason jar, combine oats,milk, yogurt, chai spice, coconut, chocolate chips, and chia seeds. Screw lid on and shake until smooth. Top with bananas, screw lid on and refrigerate oats overnight or at least 8 hours.
- The next morning, remove oats from refrigerator and top with additional mini chocolate chips and sweetener of your choice. Enjoy!
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Try my other super-quick breakfast oatmeal recipes next time, friends!
Crockpot Banana Bread Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Cinnamon Roll Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Smoothie
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This is such a creative idea, Sarah! Chai anything is a favorite of mine and so is banana, so I can only imagine how delicious these oats must taste! I wish I had a big bowl to wake up to this morning!
Sarah says
It sounds like these oats are definitely right up your alley then, Gayle!!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I’ve been making overnight oats lately and love them! The chai spice in these sounds so comforting. And bananas are always a great add in. I can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Sarah says
Ahh! Aren’t overnight oats just the BEST?? I’m completely obsessed. 😉
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
Chai and banana are AH-MAZ-ING together! Its funny cuz I just posted my first overnight oats recipe on the blog! What was I waiting for? They are the bomb!
Sarah says
Sounds like we’re both on the same overnight oats wavelength, Bethany!! 😉
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Oh yum, the chai spice in these oats sounds SO GOOD! I haven’t made overnight oats in forever but I need to hop back on that bandwagon!
Sarah says
You for SURE need to try this one, Jess!!
Ashley says
haha it took me foreverrrrr to try overnight oats! And then I kicked myself for waiting so long! This flavor sounds awesome – I LOVE chai anything!
Sarah says
Haha! That was me a few weeks ago! Totally kicking myself for putting overnight oats off for so long! 😀
Izzy @ She Likes Food says
These are so bright and beautiful looking! I’m lame and have never made overnight oats before, but you’ve put all my favorite flavors into these!! And spending 20 minutes making a pot of oatmeal in the morning is not my idea of fun! These look delicious 🙂
Sarah says
Izzy, you SO need to try overnight oats asap! You will become as obsessed as I am, I promise! 😉
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I haven’t made overnight oats in WAY too long but I need to get back on the train – they’re so so yummy! Love these beauties with the chai spice and bananas. Yum! 😀
Sarah says
Thanks Rachel!! It’s definitely a combo made in overnight oats heaven!!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Seriously, you are not alone. I have not yet tried overnight oats! Lol. But I DID try baked oatmeal for the first time like 2 months ago and I make a batch EVERY week. We’re obsessed! I should probably try overnight next!
Sarah says
Ooh! You’re reminding me that it’s been FOREVER since I made baked oatmeal, Ashley! I need to get on that. 😉
marcie says
Discovering overnight oats over a year ago was a revelation, and I kid you not, they’re one of my favorite breakfasts! So you were a little late to the party — the important thing is you’re onto them now, and you brought it with chai + banana! These seriously look amazing, Sarah!
Sarah says
They’re totally my favorite breakfast now too, Marcie! I’m probably a little bit obsessed. 😉
Laura @Petite Allergy Treats says
Aren’t overnight oats the BEST lazy healthy breakfast everr?! Love adding chai 😀
Sarah says
Yes!! Lazy breakfasts for life. 😀
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Overnight oats are such a treat to wake up to. Chai spice combined with banana sounds totally incredible!
Sarah says
Thank you Christin! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
mira says
Love overnight oats and don’t make them as often as I’d like! Awesome flavors! Pinning!
Sarah says
Thanks for pinning, Mira!! xoxo
Lori says
Hi Sarah, this overnight oatmeal sounds amazing. I, alas, have never tried an overnight version. My husband is stuck on my maple cinnamon slow cooked steel cut oatmeal. One question for this novice…how do you keep the bananas from browning in the jar??
Sarah says
Hi Lori! If you’re worried about the bananas turning brown, feel free to toss them in a little lemon juice!
Lori says
Thank you Sarah. Going to try this tonight!! Looking forward to a scrumptious breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your yummy talents.
Jax says
Where is your chai spice recipe!?
Sarah says
It’s in this recipe! https://wholeandheavenlyoven.com/2015/12/18/crockpot-chai-spice-white-hot-chocolate-2/ So sorry for that typo!