Strawberry Banana Bread Oats

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based

03 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt

04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

08 - Pinch of salt

→ Fruit and Add-ins

09 - 1 ripe banana, mashed

10 - 3/4 cup diced fresh strawberries

11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

→ Toppings

12 - Additional sliced strawberries, optional

13 - Banana slices, optional

14 - Extra walnuts, optional

15 - Honey or maple syrup drizzle, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

02 - Fold in the mashed banana, diced strawberries, and chopped walnuts. Mix gently to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.

03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 6 hours or up to 3 days.

04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.

05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with extra strawberries, banana slices, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

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Zero cooking means you're essentially stealing breakfast from your future self, and future you will be incredibly grateful.
It tastes like dessert disguised as nutrition, which makes those 6 AM wake-ups feel less like punishment.
The texture stays creamy and dreamy, nothing grainy or disappointing like some overnight oat experiments I've endured.

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Don't use instant oats or they'll turn into wallpaper paste; I learned this in a desperate early morning experiment that I still occasionally think about with embarrassment.
The mashed banana flavor actually gets stronger overnight, so if you love banana bread vibes, this is your moment to lean in fully without restraint.

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