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Easy Toddler Overnight Oats

Easy toddler overnight oats recipe — no cooking required, ready in 5 minutes, naturally sweetened with banana. Make-ahead breakfast your toddler will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 toddler servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or fortified non-dairy milk)
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 small ripe banana, mashed (or 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • A few soft berries or diced soft fruit, for topping

Equipment

  • Small jar or container with lid

Method
 

  1. Combine — stir oats, milk, yogurt, mashed banana, and cinnamon together in a small jar or container.
    2. Cover and chill overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
    3. Stir before serving — add a splash more milk if you'd like a looser texture.
    4. Top with soft, diced berries or fruit just before serving.

Notes

  • Requires at least 4 hours (ideally overnight) of chilling time before serving — this isn't included in the Prep Time above.
  • Fridge: Once prepared, refrigerate the oats promptly in a sealed container and use them within 3 days.
  • This recipe isn’t recommended for freezing, since the texture changes quite a bit once thawed.
  • Make a few jars at once to cover the next few mornings, keeping them refrigerated in sealed containers.