Banana Overnight Steel Cut Oats
These Banana Overnight Steel Cut Oats are creamy and satisfying with the goodness of steel cut oats, chia seeds and Greek yogurt for a protein boost! They’re a hearty meal prep breakfast that takes 5 minutes to make!
I’ve been a big fan of overnight oats for years. My blueberry overnight oats were the first recipe that I shared here, and they’ve been a reader favorite ever since.
I’ve created several versions since, including coconut overnight oats and peanut butter overnight oats, and they all include rolled oats because I had no idea that they would work with steel cut oats too.
One day I decided to give it a shot and these Banana Overnight Steel Cut Oats were born.
They’re thick and creamy with a slightly chewy texture that I love. They include Greek yogurt and banana, which makes them reminiscent of my favorite banana cream pie.
If you love these flavors, be sure to try my banana chia pudding!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Steel cut overnight oats are creamy and satisfying with chia seeds, Greek yogurt and sliced banana to take them over the top.
- They come together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
- This recipe is easily customizable with ingredients that you have on hand.
- It makes a healthy meal prep breakfast option.
Recipe ingredients
- Steel cut oats. I prefer to use quick cooking steel cut oats as they’re not as chewy as regular steel cut oatmeal. Either one will work….this is just a personal preference.
- Chia seeds. The chia seeds add a boost of nutrition and they help thicken the oats.
- Milk. Use your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Greek yogurt. Use plain Greek yogurt to control the sweetness. Feel free to sub with your favorite dairy or non-dairy yogurt, or omit altogether.
- Maple syrup. Sub with your favorite sweetener.
- Banana. Sub the banana with your favorite fruit or toppings such as coconut flakes, nuts or seeds.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make overnight oats with steel cut oats
This recipe is so easy to prepare, and it’s the perfect meal prep breakfast!
Pro tip: Use quick cooking steel cut oats in this recipe as they’re less chewy than regular steel cut oats.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Place all ingredients except the banana into a large bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.
- Add the optional toppings and serve!
Recipe FAQs
I’ve found that steel cut oats and rolled oats may be used interchangeably in all of my overnight oats recipes, but the difference is in the texture.
Rolled oats become much softer once they’ve been soaked in liquid, while steel cut oats are chewier in texture. Use quick cooking steel cut oats as they’re less chewy than traditional.
They’re whole grain, a good source of fiber, with a protein boost from chia seeds and Greek yogurt.
They’re not a low carbohydrate food, however, so check with your doctor to make sure that this recipe is right for you if you’re following a special diet.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: I prefer to use quick cooking steel cut oats in this recipe as they’re less chewy than regular steel cut oats.
- These overnight steel cut oats are on the thicker side, so add 1/4 – 1/2 cup more liquid before serving if desired.
- The Greek yogurt is completely optional but it adds a nice protein boost.
- Customize the oats with your favorite toppings such as berries, nut butter, protein powder, chocolate chips, nuts or seeds.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in jars for the perfect meal prep breakfast.
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Banana Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups steel cut oats regular or quick*
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or your favorite
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or your favorite sweetener
- 7 ounces plain Greek yogurt sub with dairy-free yogurt if desired or omit altogether to make this recipe dairy free
- 1 large banana add mashed or sliced just before serving as it will discolor over time; sub with favorite fruit if desired
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds optional
Instructions
- Place the steel cut oats, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup and yogurt in a large bowl and stir well to combine.
- Cover with plastic wrap for 6 hours or overnight until softened. Add mashed or sliced banana and almonds, if desired or customized with your choice of toppings!
Notes
- Pro tip: I prefer to use quick cooking steel cut oats in this recipe as they’re less chewy than regular steel cut oats.
- These overnight steel cut oats are on the thicker side, so add 1/4 – 1/2 cup more liquid before serving if desired.
- The Greek yogurt is completely optional but it adds a nice protein boost.
- Customize the oats with your favorite toppings such as berries, nut butter, protein powder, chocolate chips, nuts or seeds.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in jars for the perfect meal prep breakfast.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
9 Comments on “Banana Overnight Steel Cut Oats”
I hope you enjoy the steel cut oats Puja!
Well it seems from the readers that you can use any of the oats that you suggested…it is just a matter of the texture you like. Nice way to start the morning.
Yes, that’s true! And no matter which type of oats you use it’s always a great way to start the day. 🙂
We love overnight oats! I always use the steel cut oats, they’re my favourite! My kids would gobble this up for breakfast. Can’t wait to try it out!
Why did it take me so long to try steel cut oats in my overnight oats?? At least I finally did! 😘
I’m honestly not a big overnight oats fan, but something about this recipe has me licking my lips over here! Sounds so good, and I happened to have bought steel cut oats recently by mistake. I almost always use old fashioned rolled oats and I noticed that the steel cuts oats are chewier as you mentioned, so I’ve been wondering how to best use them…might need to make this recipe!
The quick cooking steel cut oats are less chewy for sure but you might just like the regular ones here. Thanks Nicole!
I love using steel-cut oats in overnight oats. The chewy, nutty texture is the best. This banana cream pie version of overnight oats looks super creamy. It almost looks like dessert for breakfast! Happy 2019 Marcie! This is a great recipe to start the year with!
I can’t believe it took me so long to try it Leanne but I’m glad I finally did! Happy new year to you too!