My partner Cam has described these Banoffee Overnight Oats as “the best overnight oats you’ve ever made,” and I’ve been making him try my overnight oats for years! The simple, plant-based, whole-food ingredients create a breakfast that’s not only easy and nourishing but also decadent enough to pass as dessert. You really have to try this one!
With 21 g of protein and 14 g of fiber, it’s a great one to get you started for the day! Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week (yay to a stress-free morning) or looking to impress your brunch guests, this recipe is your secret weapon!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy To Meal Prep: Mix, set, and forget—your breakfast is ready when you are.
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
- Customizable: Add your favorite fruits or nuts to make it your own.
- Balanced Nutrition: Each serving offers a balanced mix of complex carbs, healthy fats, and protein to keep us feeling full and satisfied.
- Natural Sweetness: Dates and bananas provide sweetness without added refined sugar.
Ingredient Notes
- Dates: Medjool dates are the best for a caramel-like texture. If unavailable, use regular dates, but make sure to soak them in hot water before.
- Almond Butter: Opt for natural almond butter without added sugars or oils. Sunflower seed butter or tahini can replace it for nut-free options.
- Soy Milk: Almond or oat milk works well too, though it may slightly reduce protein content.
- Chia Seeds: Packed with Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, they also help thicken the oats, and give it its perfect texture.
- Bananas: Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. The banana in the mix will brown, I personally don’t mind at all, if you do, skip adding banana to the oats mix, and just add more fresh banana when you’re ready to serve.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Blend the dates, almond butter, soy milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Combine chia seeds, oats, soy milk, and one diced banana in a container.
And Refrigerate overnight.
Layer the date caramel, oats, banana, and yogurt in a glass. Sprinkle with cacao powder, top with pecans, and enjoy!
Variations and Tips
- Other Nut Toppings: Try adding walnuts or almonds for crunch.
- Nut-Free Option: Replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini to make the recipe nut-free.
- Gluten-Free: Ensure you use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder to the oat mixture for an extra protein punch.
- Container size: The containers I used in the video to make the oat mix were slightly too small and made it unnecessarily hard to mix. I would recommend using a larger one to make it easier! You learn every day!
- Storage Tips: You can build them in advance or keep the sauce and oats separate until ready to eat.
- Dates: I recently tried a tip from my friend Nisha from Cooking for Peanuts! You can freeze Medjool dates whole. Just pop them into the freezer. I use a silicon resealable bag and take them out 30 minutes before I’m ready to use them; they come out perfectly. They also make a delicious sweet treat straight out of the freezer.
- Banana: The chopped banana in the mix will brown, I personally don’t mind at all, but if you do, skip adding banana to the oats mix, and just add more fresh banana when you’re ready to serve.
- If you like this recipe, you will love our Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, Peanut Butter and Jam Overnight Oats, and Snickers Overnight Oats!
Why You’ll Love These Banoffee Overnight Oats TLDR
- Decadent
- Nutrient-Rich
- Easy-to-Make
- SO Delicious
Banoffee Overnight Oats with Milky Date Caramel
Ingredients
Milky Date Caramel
- 5 Medjool dates - pitted
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) dairy-free milk - I used soy
- pinch sea salt flakes
Oats
- 4 tbsp (40 g) chia seeds
- 1.5 cups (160 g) rolled oats
- 2.5 cups (590 ml) soy milk
- 2 sliced (2) bananas
- ½ cup (120 g) dairy-free yogurt - I used soy
- sprinkle cacao powder - optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Milky Date Caramel: Add the dates, almond butter, milk, and pinch of salt to a small blender, and blend until smooth.
- Prepare the oats: In a large lidded container, combine the chia seeds, oats, milk, and 1 diced banana. Allow setting in the fridge minimum 4 hours byt preferably overnight.
- Assmeble: To build, layer the date caramel, oats and chia mix, banana, and yogurt. Sprinkle with cacao powder if using, and enjoy!
Notes
Video
FAQ
Yes, it’s naturally gluten-free. Use certified gluten-free oats if necessary.
They can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
While not essential, chia seeds add extra fiber and nutrients while providing a lighter texture.
Yes, kids generally love the creamy texture and sweet flavors.
