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Healthy Vegan Overnight Oats with Maple Caramelized Bananas

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A quick and nourishing vegan breakfast featuring creamy overnight oats topped with warm, maple caramelized bananas. This recipe is easy to prepare, healthy, and perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for soaking oats)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 medium ripe but firm bananas
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for caramelizing bananas)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegan butter
  • Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
  • Optional toppings: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, fresh berries

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds in a mixing bowl or mason jar and stir.
  2. Add 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Seal the jar or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  4. Peel 2 medium ripe but firm bananas and slice diagonally into ½-inch thick pieces.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegan butter in a small non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add banana slices in a single layer and drizzle 2 tablespoons maple syrup evenly over them. Cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until browning.
  7. Flip banana slices carefully and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and slightly soft. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon if using and gently stir to coat.
  8. Retrieve the overnight oats from the fridge and stir gently. Spoon into bowls or eat from the jar.
  9. Top oats with warm maple caramelized bananas and optional toppings like chopped nuts or shredded coconut.

Notes

Use firm, ripe bananas for best caramelization. Do not overcrowd the pan when caramelizing bananas. Control heat to avoid burning maple syrup. Stir oats gently in the morning to keep texture fluffy. Add more almond milk if oats are too thick. Store leftover oats in fridge up to 3 days; caramelized bananas best fresh or stored separately up to 24 hours.

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Keywords: vegan breakfast, overnight oats, caramelized bananas, maple syrup, healthy breakfast, plant-based, gluten-free option

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