Banana Bread Overnight Oats

This make-ahead breakfast combines bananas, oats, walnuts, cinnamon, and vanilla to create a tasty and satisfying way to start the day.

This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by California Walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

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Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 starch, 1 low-fat milk, 1 lean meat, 2 fat

Ingredients

 Servings   4   Serving Size   1 container

• 3 ripe bananas (sliced)
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (divided)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 3 cups skim milk

Directions

1. In a large container with a lid, add sliced bananas. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the bananas until smooth.
2. Add oats, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, half of the chopped walnuts, maple syrup and milk to the bananas. Combine thoroughly and refrigerate overnight.
3. To serve, divide the oats into four serving dishes, such as mason jars or glass containers with lids. Top each serving with remaining chopped walnuts before serving. The overnight oats will last up to 5 days in the fridge, though the oats will soften more the longer they sit.

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