Creamy, caramel-loaded, and packed with banana goodness, these banoffee overnight oats are like dessert for breakfast. Made with mashed banana, protein-packed yogurt, and a swirl of caramel topping, this no-cook meal is perfect for a busy morning.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Caramel Lovers. If you love the rich, sweet flavours of toffee and banana, this recipe is for you. Try it alongside Banoffee Baked Oats for another indulgent take.
Single Serve. Easily scale up or down depending on your needs, just like Single Serve Brownie or Single Serve Zucchini Bread.
No-Cook. Just mix the ingredients, pop it in the fridge, and wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast. If you love simple overnight oats, check out Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats or Peanut Butter Jam Overnight Oats.
Breakfast Meal Prep. Make multiple servings at once for a grab-and-go breakfast all week. For more easy Meal Prep Breakfasts, try Breakfast Burritos or Almond Croissant Baked Oats.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Rolled oats. A hearty base that absorbs liquid overnight for a creamy texture. You can use steel-cut oats, but the texture will be different. You can also blend the oats if overnight oats texture is not a vibe like in Oreo Overnight Oats for a smoother consistency.
Protein powder. Optional but great for a more filling meal; vanilla or caramel protein works best for this flavour profile.
Yogurt. Adds creaminess. Vanilla or caramel yogurt both work well depending on how sweet you want it.
Chia seeds. Helps thicken the oats. Try not to omit these as they really help with the overall texture.
Milk. Use any milk of choice, from dairy to plant-based alternatives.
Banana. Mashed into the mixture for natural sweetness, then sliced on top for extra banoffee flavour.
Caramel topping. Essential for the classic banoffee taste unless using caramel yogurt, in which case it’s optional.
Please check the recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantity.
Top Tip
Make it extra indulgent – Add crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers on top for a banoffee pie-inspired crunch.
Let it sit for at least 4 hours – While “overnight” is in the name, these oats will be ready in about 4 hours if you’re short on time.
Meal prepping overnight oats
Overnight oats are a regular in my Weekly Meal Plans because they're a quick and easy option that can be made with a lot of versatility from Peach Overnight Oats, to Mixed Berry Overnight Oats to a super indulgent Biscoff Raspberry Flavour.
Storing oatmeal overnight
While classically stored "overnight", the oatmeal will be ready to eat in about 4 hours.
You can keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. The oats will thicken over time, so if they’re too thick by morning, add a splash of milk and stir before eating.
Reheating
These are meant to be enjoyed cold, but if you prefer them warm, microwave for 30–60 seconds, stirring halfway through. They'll be very similar to warm stove-top oats. Top with fresh banana and a drizzle of caramel after reheating.
If you want more meal prep information, check out my Meal Prep for Beginners post and my Meal Prep Basics E-Book.
FAQs
Yes! You can skip the caramel and use caramel-flavoured yogurt or protein powder instead to keep the banoffee flavour.
Because caramel syrups are often quite high in sugar, I did use a sugar free one to help balance the sweetness and find it quite satisfying for a breakfast prep. I think any sweeter, it would have been difficult to finish it.
Mashing helps distribute the banana flavour throughout, but you can slice it instead and mix it in just before eating.
Definitely! Crushed biscuits, nuts, or a drizzle of peanut butter all pair well with the banoffee flavours.
Other breakfast meal preps
Or, you can have a browse through my Breakfast Meal Prep Category for more delicious eats.
Recipe
Banoffee Overnight Oats (Caramel + Banana)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 banana, half mashed, half sliced
- 40 g (? cups) rolled oats, see note 1
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) chia seeds, see note 2
- 30 g (1 tablespoon) yogurt, vanilla or caramel, see note 2
- 1 scoop (1 scoop) (30g) protein , vanilla or caramel
- 180 ml (¾ cups) milk of choice
- 5 g (1 teaspoon) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients (except for the banana half not mashed): 40 g rolled oats 30 g chia seeds 30 g yogurt 1 scoop (30g) protein 180 ml milk of choice 5 g caramel sauce
- Top with remaining sliced 1 banana
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