Banana cocoa overnight oats
This make-ahead overnight oat jar with toasted hazelnuts, banana, and cocoa is a wholesome, satisfying breakfast that’s ready when you are.
Updated : 22 July, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
40 grams
Rolled oats
small handful
Almond
150 milliliters
Milk
1 tablespoon
Maple syrup
0.5
Banana
1 teaspoon
Cocoa powder
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200C. Spread the oats and almonds on a baking tray and toast for 7 minutes until aromatic, or toast them in a frying pan if preferred. Let them cool completely.
Step 2
Roughly chop the almonds and place them in a jar with a lid. Add the cooled oats, pour in the milk and maple syrup, and layer the banana and sprinkle cocoa on top. Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3
In the morning, give it a stir and, if desired, add extra banana slices or almonds before serving.