Strawberry Banana Bread Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats mixed with strawberries, banana, walnuts, and warm cinnamon for a nutritious, easy breakfast.

# What You’ll 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 & Add-ins

09 - 1 ripe banana, mashed
10 - 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced
11 - 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

→ Toppings

12 - Fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
13 - Banana slices (optional)
14 - Walnuts, extra (optional)
15 - Honey or maple syrup (optional)

# Steps:

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 for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and develop flavor.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired creaminess.
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 Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—just stir, cover, and let your fridge do the work while you sleep.
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but delivers real protein and fiber that actually keeps you full.
  • The strawberry-banana-walnut combo hits that sweet-and-nutty note that makes every spoonful feel intentional.
02 -
  • Don't use overripe bananas that are mostly brown inside—they turn into banana-flavored mush instead of adding texture, and the whole thing becomes less interesting.
  • Chia seeds are non-negotiable here because they absorb moisture and keep everything from turning watery after two or three days, which I learned the hard way.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts lightly in a dry pan for thirty seconds before adding them—it unlocks a deeper, richer nuttiness that tastes like actual effort went into breakfast.
  • Use a mason jar instead of a bowl if you can, because you can grab it straight from the fridge, eat directly from it at your desk or on the train, and wash just one thing later.
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