Breakfast that looks like dessert is always more fun to eat! This Overnight Oats Banana Split is nearly as delicious as a real banana split. It’s also a fun way to enjoy breakfast – especially for kids! This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own.
Breakfast that looks like dessert is always more fun to eat! It is nearly as delicious as a real banana split.
Overnight Oats Banana Split
Start with basic overnight oats – equal parts milk, Greek yogurt and Quaker Old Fashioned Oats plus a pinch of salt and a little cinnamon if you wish. I used 1/3 a cup of each.
Allow to sit in the fridge overnight so the oats can thicken and absorb the liquid
In the morning, split a ripe banana and make your “chocolate sauce” with some chocolately sunflower or peanut butter (see recipe below). Or you can just use regular peanut butter!
Start with a tablespoon and add milk and little at a time until it’s smooth and drizzly.
Then start your assembly! I used Quaker Real Medleys Dark Chocolate Cranberry with Almond Granola for my “sprinkles.” It’s on the crunchy side of the granola spectrum, so it made the perfect sundae topping.
Dig in!!
Overnight Oats Banana Split
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Quaker Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk of your choice
- Pinch salt
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- For the chocolate sauce
- 1 tbsp chocolate nut or seed butter
- A few tbsp milk - enough to thin out the butter
- For the Banana Split
- 1 ripe banana
- Overnight oats
- 1 heaping tbsp Quaker Real Medleys granola
- Drizzle of chocolate sauce
- 3 fresh cherries
Instructions
- Prepare overnight oats by combining ingredients in a jar or bowl and allowing to sit overnight.
- In the morning, assemble banana split by pouring overnight oats onto banana, and adding granola, chocolate sauce and cherries.
For those that are curious, here are the nutrition stats:
- Calories: 404
- Fat: 12 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Fiber: 8 g
And love oatmeal…always.
Thanks to The Quaker Oats Company for sponsoring this breakfast!
Elyse says
YUM! All of my favourite things in one recipe: banana, oats and chocolate!
Paige says
This looks so good! And you’re right, it’s always more fun to eat a breakfast that looks like a dessert. I think this would serve as a great, healthy dessert as well, though. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says
Kath – this is so fun! It would be a great birthday or celebratory breakfast.
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
My favorite breakfast in banana split form!! Genius.
Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says
Looks delicious, Kath!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
this looks so yummy! i love fun breakfasts like this!
Cassie says
Perfect breakfast or dessert! 😛
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
Yum! I do love oatmeal! And this looks absolutely delicious!!
Meg says
Wow, what a fun and healthy way to eat breakfast! I do think, though, that you might consider clarifying and editing this part in your post: “Start with basic overnight oats – equal parts milk, Greek yogurt and Quaker Old Fashioned Oats plus a pinch of salt and a little cinnamon if you wish. I used 1/3 a cup of each.” This wording makes it sound like you added 1/3 cup each of salt and cinnamon. The cherries on top are super cute!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Love this idea! I’ve blended banana into my oatmeal but never had it like a banana split! Looks delicious 🙂
Jen says
What is the sugar content in grams?
KathEats says
25g – most of that is milk, yogurt, banana and cherries, all real food.
Ellamae says
Wow! Yum! I have such a silly question, does your body tell the difference between real food sugar and other kinds of sugar? Is it healthier, I sure hope so! ;- )
KathEats says
Once it’s broken down in your blood, glucose is glucose. However, the differences come with how many extra nutrients tag along plus how quickly it goes into your blood stream and therefore how high your insulin spikes.
Adam Trainor says
Your having this as a breakfast meal? It’s like having dessert for breakfast and how many of us would love that. This recipe is packed with energy to get your through the day. Simple and complex carbs. Can you use anything for the topping? I love granola but just to switch it up
Julia says
I finally made overnight oats for the first time last week and I absolutely love love love them!!! I just have to remember to make them the night before!! A few mornings I’ve been all excited for breakfast and then realized I forgot to make it the previous night. Once I’m in the habit it will be great. I usually eat my breakfast at work so this is a very convenient yummy portable breakfast. Thumbs up to Quaker and overnight oats!!!
Amanda says
This looks sooo good (and is so cute!)
Christine says
Love this! I just made some Quaker Old Fashioned Oats this morning & they are probably one of my favborite foods. Oatmeal is very comforting and I feel powered for the day. Can’t wait to try this banana split 😉
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says
haha, love this idea!! so cute!
Bobbie says
That looks amazing! I think it would make a great dessert alternative!!
Cindy @ Cookies and Chemistry says
Yummy! I can’t wait to try this tomorrow – got some fresh cherries yesterday! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe, Kath. 🙂
sonal says
I need to try overnight oats soon. I am nursing and eat oatmeal every morning to keep my supply going. With the summer striking hard in Texas, eating oats is going to be easier this way.
Taylor says
Yum! This looks awesome; would make a great summer breakfast or snack.
Les @ The Balanced Berry says
HOLY YUM! I love a good breakfast banana split, but having an overnight oats banana split is just plain brilliant. Love this!
Stephanie @ Whole Health Dork says
Oh man, Kath! This sounds delicious AND nutritious! Can’t wait to try this this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
Brittany says
I LOVE this idea. Anytime I can have breakfast for dessert, I’m in! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
Oh I am making this tonight for tomorrow’s breakfast. Friday win!
Sophie says
this was angela’s idea!
http://ohsheglows.com/2010/04/23/going-bananaz/
KathEats says
I hadn’t seen hers but it looks good too! I like her additions of jam and coconut.
Samantha says
Love this idea so much!
Lyndsay says
This is delicious! I made it for my son and h absolutely loved it. Thank you for the recipe 🙂