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Creamy Banana Pudding Overnight Oats Recipe with Vanilla Wafer Crumble

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A creamy, comforting overnight oats recipe that combines ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla wafer crumble for a nostalgic banana pudding flavor. Perfect for quick, easy, and indulgent breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, 90g)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, 240ml)
  • 1 large ripe banana, mashed
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (120g), plain or vanilla
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup cottage cheese (60g), optional
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Handful of vanilla wafers, crushed
  • Chopped nuts or toasted coconut, optional for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mash the banana using a fork or blend it smooth in a blender (about 1 minute). If using cottage cheese, add it to the blender and pulse until creamy with the banana.
  2. In a mixing bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats and milk. Stir to moisten oats evenly and let sit for a minute.
  3. Add the mashed banana, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well combined.
  4. Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, stir the oats well. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.
  6. Sprinkle a generous handful of crushed vanilla wafers on top. Optionally, garnish with chopped nuts or toasted coconut.

Notes

For creamier texture, blend cottage cheese with banana. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Add vanilla wafers just before serving for crunch or the night before for a softer crumble. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup to taste. Can substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt for dairy-free version. Store leftovers up to 3 days refrigerated; keep vanilla wafer crumble separate to maintain crunch.

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Keywords: overnight oats, banana pudding, creamy oats, vanilla wafer crumble, easy breakfast, healthy breakfast, make-ahead breakfast

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