If you love banoffee pie but want something nourishing enough for breakfast, this Healthy Banoffee Overnight Oats recipe is about to become your new breakfast obsession. It's creamy, naturally sweetened, high in protein and rich in fibre - 30 grams of protein and 15 grams of fibre per portion, and the perfect make-ahead breakfast that feels like dessert.
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Made with oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, and milk, layered with the most incredible date caramel (honestly, I will never make caramel another way), and topped with fresh banana, more yogurt, and cocoa powder!
It tastes indulgent but it so nutritious and filling. It's a healthy breakfast twist on a classic dessert - banoffee pie.
Banoffee overnight oats take just 10 minutes to prep and is great for weekly meal prep. It's high-protein (thanks to Greek yogurt and chia seeds) and the oats, dates and chia seeds also make it a great a great source of fibre. What a way to start the day!
The banana and date date caramel means that it is totally naturally sweetened too.
Looking for more overnight oats recipes? Why not try our amazing Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats, high fibre Frozen Berry Overnight Oats, these delicious Tiramisu Overnight Oats or our amazing High Fibre Overnight Oats?
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Oats - Rolled oats. Jumbo oats don't soak and soften as well and I don't love the texture of quick cook oats.
- Chia seeds - These expand and give a great texture. You could use flax seeds instead.
- Greek yogurt - Some to thicken the oats and some to add the creamy layer on top. Use a higher fat percentage for a creamier flavour.
- Milk - You can use any milk here.
- Banana - A really ripe banana will give an amazing natural sweetness.
- Dates - Use Medjool dates for the best caramel flavour. Soak them first.
- Cashew butter - This gives that amazing caramel texture (I love the M&S cashew butter), but any nut butter will work.
- Salt - A pinch of salt brings out the sweetness in the caramel.
- Cocoa - A dusting on top of the banoffee overnight oats
Variations
High-Protein Boost - Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and then an extra splash of milk. If you can get banana protein powder, then even better.
Chocolate Banoffee - Add 1 teaspoon cocoa powder to the oat mix, for a chocolate twist. You could stir dark chocolate chips into the caramel too.
Nut free - Swap cashew butter for sunflower seed butter or simply blend dates with milk and salt.
Coffee banoffee - That's fun to say too! Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder to the caramel or mix 1 tablespoon cooled espresso into the oats. It's like banoffee tiramisu.
How To Make Banoffee Overnight Oats
Prep: Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 minutes.
- Step 1: Put the soaked dates, cashew butter, milk and salt into a blender.
- Step 2: Blend until smooth then set aside.
- Step 3: In a mixing bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt and mashed banana. Mix well to combine everything.
- Step 4: Divide the oat mixture between glass containers. Add a layer of the caramel. Top with sliced banana, more yogurt and a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Step 5: Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.
Banoffee Overnight Oats Meal Prep and Storage
These are great for meal prep, so I make some for a couple of days. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you are making them in glasses like we have, then you can just put a cover over them.
If you are making them in advance, then add fresh banana slices just before serving to prevent browning. For best results, I would recommend storing the overnight oats in batches and then adding the date caramel, banana and yogurt just before serving.
Date caramel can be made in bulk and stored separately for a week, so I recommend making a big batch as it goes on so many things.
Dannii's Top Tips
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and mash the banana fully to avoid lumps
- Don't skip soaking the dates - it makes blending smoother and really brings out the flavour.
- If you like thicker oats, reduce the milk slightly and if you like it softer, add 1-2 tablespoon of extra milk in the morning.
- If making it for kids, you can blend the banana directly into the oat mix for a smoother texture.
Lower Calorie Tip
We all have different calorific needs and activity levels. As this is quite high in calories, Iwould be a breakfast I would have on an intensive workout day, like a long run.
You can always make this into 3, or even 4, portions, if you want to lower the calories for these overnight oats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. The texture will be softer but still delicious.
Yes, just use plant-based yogurt and milk.
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Recipe
Healthy Banoffee Overnight Oats
Ingredients
For the oats:
- 90 g (1 cups) of Oats - (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
- 2 tablespoons of Chia seeds
- 150 ml (0.66 cup) of Skimmed milk
- 100 g (0.5 cup) of 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt
- 1 Banana - mashed
For the date caramel:
- 3 Medjool dates - pitted and soaked
- 2 tablespoons of Cashew butter
- 70 ml (0.33 cup) of Skimmed milk
- 1 pinch of Fine sea salt
For the topping:
- 150 g (0.75 cup) of 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt
- 1 Banana - sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon of Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Soak 3 Medjool dates in hot water for about 5 minutes.
- Put the soaked dates, 2 tablespoons of Cashew butter, 70 ml of Skimmed milk and 1 pinch of Fine sea salt into a blender.
- Blend until smooth, then set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add 90 g of Oats, 2 tablespoons of Chia seeds, 150 ml of Skimmed milk, 100 g of 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt and 1 Banana (mashed). Mix well to combine everything.
- Divide the oat mixture between glass containers. Add a layer of the caramel. Top with 1 Banana (slices), 150 g of 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt and a dusting of 0.5 tsp of Cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.
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Recipe Tips
- Use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and mash the banana fully to avoid lumps
- Don't skip soaking the dates - it makes blending smoother and really brings out the flavour.
- If you like thicker oats, reduce the milk slightly and if you like it softer, add 1-2 tablespoon of extra milk in the morning.
- If making it for kids, you can blend the banana directly into the oat mix for a smoother texture.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Faye Potter says
Absolutely delicious, the date caramel is so yummy! Love it, thank you!