Chunky Monkey Overnight Oats

5 from 1 vote

Bananas, walnuts, and chocolate in every delicious bite of creamy oats. You're going to love this chunky monkey oats recipe!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time6 10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 595kcal

Cost: Recipe $0.98

¼ cup milk ($0.05)
½ cup Greek yogurt ($0.32)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.02)
1 pinch salt ($0.01)
1-2 tablespoons maple syrup ($0.04)
½ teaspoon chia seeds, optional ($0.02)
¾ cups old fashioned oats ($0.09)
1 tablespoon chocolate chips ($0.07)
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped ($0.23)
½ ripe banana, sliced ($0.13)

Mix Base. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, salt, and maple syrup until smooth.
Add Oats. Stir in the chia seeds if using, then mix in the oats until evenly combined.
Mix Ins. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
Chill. Transfer the mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serve. Stir well and add additional milk if needed to adjust consistency. Top with sliced banana before serving.

Oats. Old fashioned oats work best for texture.
Milk Options. Any dairy or nondairy milk works.
Sweeteners. Honey or agave can be used in place of maple syrup.
Texture. Chia seeds absorb liquid and thicken the oats. Add more milk as needed.
Storage. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best texture after 4 to 6 hours.