I’ve been on a make-head breakfast bender, mostly because mornings are hectic and I only have a few minutes to spare. Lately my favorite are these overnight oats, sweetened with bananas and topped with shavings of dark chocolate. A healthy breakfast masquerading as a decadent dessert. Not a bad way to start the day.
This recipe makes enough for two servings, but can easily be doubled (or tripled).
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon shaved salted dark chocolate, for topping
- In a bowl, mash together the banana, maple syrup, and chia seeds with a fork, then stir in the yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Add the oats and mix again. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, spoon into two bowls and sprinkle half the shaved chocolate on top of each bowl.