Description
Creamy caramelized banana split overnight oats deliver a luxurious breakfast experience straight from Southern California’s culinary playground. Sweet banana notes and rich caramel swirls promise a delightful morning treat that satisfies your hunger and delights your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup cashew milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 banana, halved lengthwise
Nutritional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup chopped or shredded zucchini (optional, for extra creaminess and nutrition)
- 12 scoops protein powder (optional, for added protein)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Toppings:
- Blueberries
- Almond butter
- Vegan yogurt
- Granola
Instructions
- Blend cashew milk, rolled oats, zucchini, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a jar or container. Whisk thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly and prevent clumping.
- Seal the container and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours to allow ingredients to meld and soften.
- When ready to serve, warm a skillet with coconut oil over medium heat.
- Place banana halves cut-side down into the heated skillet, allowing them to develop a rich golden-brown caramelized surface.
- Cook bananas for 2-3 minutes until edges turn crispy and golden, then gently flip to caramelize the opposite side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Extract oat mixture from refrigerator and choose to enjoy cold or warm gently using microwave or stovetop.
- Layer the oat base with caramelized banana slices, scattered blueberries, drizzled almond butter, dollops of vegan yogurt, and crunchy granola topping.
- Serve immediately to preserve the textural contrast between creamy oats and crisp toppings.
Notes
- Swap milk alternatives freely to match dietary needs or personal taste preferences, ensuring creamy consistency with cashew, almond, or oat milk options.
- Customize protein powder selection based on dietary restrictions, using plant-based, whey, or collagen variants for enhanced nutrition.
- Prepare caramelized bananas just before serving to maintain optimal texture and prevent sogginess, creating a delightful warm-cool contrast in the dish.
- Experiment with additional toppings like dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or chopped nuts to elevate flavor complexity and add exciting textural elements.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg