Overnight Oats Parfait with Caramelized Bananas

This Overnight Oats Parfait with caramelized bananas is creamy, crunchy, naturally sweet, and loaded with plant-based goodness. You may also like our Overnight Oats Parfait with Mixed Berries. Both are gluten-free and vegan.

Overnight oats parfait with caramelized banana in a mason jar with wooden spoon on the side.

Overnight oats are a popular meal prep option. For easy meal prep recipes, be sure to check out the apple cinnamon overnight oats, lemon blueberry overnight oats, and overnight oats with berries.

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Why You'll Love This Overnight Oats Parfait
Health Benefits
What You Need to Make This Overnight Oats Parfait
Substitutions and Variations
How to Make This Overnight Oats Parfait With Caramelized Bananas
Tips for a Successful Overnight Oats Parfait
Serving Suggestions
Recipe FAQs
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Overnight Oats Parfait with Caramelized Bananas Recipe

Why You'll Love This Overnight Oats Parfait

This oatmeal parfait combines fiber-rich oats, healthy fats from nut butter, and the natural sweetness of maple syrup and caramelized bananas.
It's a filling breakfast layered with creamy soy yogurt, bananas, and the nutty goodness of peanut butter.
Meal prep friendly, turning hectic mornings into something delightful.
This recipe is kid-friendly, making a great healthy alternative to sugary cereals with added chemicals and preservatives.

Health Benefits

High in fiber from rolled oats helps digestion and keeps you full. Check out this article about the health benefits of oats to learn more.
Good plant-based protein from homemade soy yogurt plus oats and nut butter.
Healthy fats from chia seeds, walnuts, and nut butter support satiety and heart health.
Natural sugars from bananas, dates (in homemade soy yogurt), and pure maple syrup vs processed white sugar.
Low in refined ingredients; you control the sweetener and can make it nut-free.

What You Need to Make This Overnight Oats Parfait

Ingredients for Overnight Oats Parfait with Caramelized Banana

Rolled oats: Provide complex carbohydrates and fiber, giving the oat mixture a chewy texture and keeping you full longer. Use gluten-free oats if you have a gluten sensitivity.
Almond milk: Keeps the oat mixture creamy and light. Try our homemade almond milk for a fresher taste.
Pure maple syrup: Natural sweetener that adds a touch of caramel-like flavor.
Homemade soy yogurt: Offers probiotics and extra protein; choose plain yogurt if avoiding added sugars. You can substitute it with plain plant-based Greek yogurt.
Vanilla bean powder (or vanilla extract): Enhances the flavor and adds a subtle sweetness.

A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions and Variations

Swap out almond milk for unsweetened soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
Substitute almond butter or cashew butter for peanut butter.
Add other fruits like berries, kiwi, mango, or pineapple. They bring color, texture, and a boost of antioxidants and vitamins.
Top with a pinch of unsweetened shredded coconut to add depth of flavor and coconutty goodness.
To make this compliant with the Daniel Fast, use this homemade date syrup instead of pure maple syrup.

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How to Make This Overnight Oats Parfait With Caramelized Bananas

Plant based milk being added to a bowl with oats.

Step 1: In a small or medium bowl, add a cup of rolled oats, chia seeds (or flax seeds), a cup of almond milk, half of the maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla bean powder (or vanilla extract).

A woman's hand stirring the oat mixture with a spoon in a mixing bowl.

Step 2: Stir until everything is well combined. (Note: At this point, you can give it a taste and adjust it by adding a bit more cinnamon, maple syrup, or vanilla to your liking.)

The overnight oats mixture setting up in a mixing bowl.

Step 3: Let the oat mixture sit for at least 15 minutes so the flavors combine and develop a chewy texture.

Banana that's been cut in half and then split in half again.

Step 4: Slice the bananas in half, then split each half again.

A woman's hand using a small spoon to spread a thin layer of pure maple syrup on the banana cut side up.

Step 5: Using a small spoon or brush, coat the banana slices, split side up, with a thin layer of maple syrup.

Sliced bananas in the air fryer basket that's been lined with parchment paper.

Step 6: Place bananas on parchment paper and put them in the air fryer at 400°F (205°C) for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden and caramelized.

Step 7: Set aside the caramelized bananas to cool to room temperature.

Peanut being drizzled on a layer of oat mixture and caramelized banana in a mason jar.

Step 8: To assemble the overnight oats parfait with caramelized bananas, spoon in a quarter of the oat mixture, add two pieces of caramelized banana, and drizzle some peanut butter.

Soy yogurt being added as a layer on the overnight oats parfait.

Step 9: Add a yogurt layer.

A woman's hand adding chopped walnuts to the top of the overnight oats parfait jar.

Step 10: Repeat the layers, ending with chopped walnuts (or pecans) on top of the last yogurt layer.

Technically, you can eat this overnight oats parfait immediately. For best results, allow the oats to chill in the fridge for at least two hours, ideally overnight.

Overnight Oats Parfait with Caramelized Banana and Peanut Butter in a mason jar.

Tips for a Successful Overnight Oats Parfait

Equipment: Use a mixing bowl to prep your oats efficiently. We recommend an air fryer to caramelize the bananas, but you can use a skillet if you do not have an air fryer.
No Air Fryer? If you don't have an air fryer, you can caramelize the bananas in a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop with a tablespoon of avocado oil. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
Protein Boost: For extra protein, opt for plant-based Greek yogurt or add more homemade soy yogurt.
No Fuss Breakfast Prep: The convenient mason jar is the key! Make multiple jars at once for easy weekday grab-and-go breakfasts.
Make it Fancy: If you're preparing this for brunch (not meal prepping for the work week), use a clear yogurt bowl so you can see the layers.
Flavor Bomb: Dust the top of the oatmeal with cinnamon.
Meal Prep: Keep overnight oats parfait in an air-tight container, like a mason jar, in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Top view of overnight oats parfait topped with chopped walnuts, wooden spoon and napkin blurred in the background.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this overnight oats parfait with caramelized bananas as part of a brunch spread, paired with our Pesto Avocado Toast, Crustless Vegan Quiche, or Veggie Bagel topped with our oil-free Cashew Cream Cheese.
For more banana goodness, enjoy this with our Banana Smoothie with Coffee or Banana Milk Matcha Latte.

Recipe FAQs

Are overnight oats actually healthy?

It depends on what you put into the overnight oats. This overnight oats recipe is healthy. It’s rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals from the oats and fruit, while chia seeds and walnuts provide omega-3s and additional fiber. Unlike recipes with added sugars or artificial sweeteners, this one uses natural sweetness from berries, bananas, and optional dates to keep it nutritious.

Are overnight oats with yogurt good for you?

Yes! Overnight oats with yogurt are a great way to start your day. The oats provide fiber and slow-digesting carbs, while yogurt adds probiotics, protein, and creaminess. When combined with healthy fats like nut butter and fresh fruits, it's a balanced and satisfying meal.

What not to add to overnight oats?

Avoid ingredients that may not hold up well overnight, such as crispy toppings or ingredients that spoil quickly. Stay away from too much added sugar, overly processed toppings, or anything you're allergic to. It's best to add crunchy items like granola or nuts just before serving to preserve texture.

How do I store leftovers?

Leftovers keep well in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Overnight oats parfait with caramelized banana topped with chopped walnuts and a light dusting of ground cinnamon.

Whether you’re preparing breakfast for yourself, the kids, or creating yogurt parfaits for a crowd, this overnight oats parfait with caramelized bananas is a healthy breakfast that turns the most important meal of the day into a treat. Give it a try and discover why this is the perfect meal to start your day right! Please let us know in the comments below how it turned out and in any way that you made it your own.

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