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Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

By Laura Fuentes Updated Sep 6, 2024

5 from 57 votes

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This easy banana overnight oats recipe tastes like bananas foster! Full of flavor and alcohol-free it is the most epic way to start your day. 

Can you imagine eating Bananas Foster for breakfast and calling it healthy? With this banana overnight oats recipe, you’ll be ready to eat a delicious and filling meal first thing in the morning!

image: a jar of banana overnight oats on a table cloth

Bananas Foster Overnight Oats

One of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans, Brennans, makes the most amazing bananas foster dessert. Ordering it, is an experience on its own. The waiter brings a cart next to the table and combines the bananas, brown sugar, butter, liquor, cinnamon, and rum right on the skillet. Then, cooks it and flambés the dessert prior to serving it over vanilla ice-cream.

It sounds amazing, right? I won’t even tell you how delicious it tastes. Let’s just say… that if you ever come to New Orleans, Brennans is definitely a place you want to experience.

These oats are clearly super easy to make but still have all the “wow” factor in the taste department. Check out this quick video to see how easy they are to make.

Banana Overnight Oats Ingredients

It doesn’t take much to make a batch of delicious oats for breakfast; here is what you’ll need:

  • Coconut oil: to sauté the bananas. Butter is also welcome!
  • Bananas: with deep yellow color and a few specks.
  • Vanilla: really revs up the banana foster flavor.
  • Cinnamon: will make your kitchen smells A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.
  • Maple syrup: helps the bananas caramelize.
  • Old-fashioned oats: the optimal choice this recipe.
  • Ground flax: a great source of healthy fats and thickens the mixture.
  • Milk: use regular or your favorite non-dairy option.

*Ingredient measurements are provided in the recipe card at the end of this post.

The recipe works best with steel-cut oats and with old-fashioned oats. Using quick or instant oats will yield a cup of delicious runny mush. The measurements are a little bit different if you want to make Banana Overnight Oatmeal with Steel Cut Oats.

image: ingredients on the counter for banana overnight oats

How exactly did I decide to make a healthier version for breakfast? Well, my husband loves oatmeal. He used to buy oatmeal packets with the different flavors, bring fruit with him and mix it all up at work with milk. Feeling bad about the high content of sugar and fake flavors, I began pre-mixing his oatmeal in single-serve jars.

image: wide view of two glass jars of overnight oats with banana

After a while, I had to get creative making overnight oats… so I began adding fruits, cream, maple syrup… and recreating some of our favorite desserts right in the jar. The entire process is so easy and comes together rather quickly; so this is one breakfast staple you’ll often find in my fridge.

Making the Banana Topping for Overnight Oats

The caramelized bananas are what take these oats to the next level, and it’s so easy to make.

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a small saucepan. Add the bananas, vanilla, and cinnamon. 
  2. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until the bananas become golden brown and begin to soften. 
  3. Drizzle on the maple syrup, cook for an additional minute, and remove from heat. 
image: sliced bananas in a skillet cooking

Easy, right? By now, your kitchen should smell A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, and you are ready to make these overnight oats.

How to Make Banana Overnight Oats

Once you give overnight oats a try, you will have a hard time going back to the stove-top version. The oats practically cook themselves overnight, and in the morning, you know you are waking up to a delicious and satisfying breakfast.

Grab your ingredients, glass jars, and let’s get to it!

  1. Make the Bananas Foster
    Prepare the bananas foster on the stove-top.
  2. Make the Oat Base
    In a glass jar, combine the oats, ground flax, and milk. Stir to combine.
  3. Combine
    Top each jar with the bananas foster and seal.
  4. Chill out
    Refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.

And that’s all there is to it. When you’re ready to eat, give the oats a good stir, and enjoy chilled or warm up in the microwave- there’s no wrong way to eat them!

Assembly is fast and the fridge does the rest.  While I like to make these overnight oats when bananas are at their prime, you can also use the overly ripe bananas you meant to use to make banana bread but somehow never got to baking. The mixture will be a bit more saucy, but just as delicious.

Make next: Easy Banana Waffles!

image: side by side images of the process of making banana overnight oats, oats and milk in the jar with banana slices in a skillet behind the jar.

How Long to Soak Overnight Oats

Instead of cooking, overnight oats get their creamy, thick texture from slow soaking in milk. It takes about 4 hours for the oats to absorb the liquid and soften, but they can sit a lot longer, which is why you can make them the night before and eat the next morning.

Hot Or Cold Overnight Oats

Overnight oats can be enjoyed straight from the refrigerator or reheated. It’s entirely up to your taste and preference. Personally, I love them chilled, straight out the jar. It’s refreshing and just as hearty as oats cooked on the stove-top.

How Far Ahead Can You Make Overnight Oats

Once you make the overnight oats, you have up to 5 days to enjoy them. That’s a long time and another reason this is the perfect breakfast meal prep recipe.

Just combine the ingredients, refrigerate, and you have satisfying, delicious breakfasts on hand for the week. I often grab a jar after a run or pack them with me to the office for lunch; they are good any time of day!

image: closeup view of bananas foster overnight oats

More Overnight Oat Recipes

If you are eager for more tasty breakfast ideas, you’ll definitely want to check out my recipe for Honey Almond Butter Overnight Oats. This is another great one to make ahead so you have a healthy and hearty breakfast every day of the week!

I have many more healthy overnight oats recipes, and I’ve shared a few favorites in the list below. You’ll find ones made with old-fashioned oats as well as steel-cut.

  • Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats
  • Strawberry Overnight Oats
  • Peaches & Cream Overnight Oats
  • Pineapple Upside Down Overnight Oats
  • Strawberry Overnight Steel Cut Oats
  • Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Banana Overnight Oats Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
This easy banana overnight oats recipe tastes like bananas foster! Full of flavor and alcohol-free it is the most epic way to start your day. 
5 from 57 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil
  • 3 very ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground flax
  • 3 cups milk*

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat up butter or coconut oil over medium heat. Add the bananas, vanilla, and cinnamon to the heated pan and begin to sauté until they begin to break down and juice out their natural sugars – about 2 minutes.
  • Add the maple syrup, stir to combine, and cook for another minute, remove from heat.
  • Inside each jar, place ½ cup oats, ½ teaspoon ground flax, and ¾ cup milk. Divide the cooked bananas evenly over each glass jar
  • Stir to combine, place the lid on, and refrigerate overnight. 

Notes

  • You can use butter instead of coconut oil and your favorite dairy-free milk as well.
  • You can eat your oats cold right out of the fridge or warmed in the microwave.

Equipment

two jars of overnight oats with spoons
Overnight Oats Jars with Spoon
Wide-Mouth Mason Jars

Nutrition

Serving: 1 jar | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 2mg

More Oatmeal

  • a jar of lemon overnight oats topped with blueberries
    Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
  • a jar of overnight oats with chia seeds topped with banana slices
    Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
  • mocha overnight oats in a jar topped with banana slices
    Mocha Overnight Oats
  • a jar of mango overnight oats
    Mango Overnight Oats

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  1. Linda says

    May 24, 2022 at 4:00 am

    5 stars
    Can I use rolls oats? Is it the same quantity. Thanks

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      May 26, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      Yes! Rolled oats and old-fashioned oats are the same, large-flaked oats. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. NCJ says

    July 21, 2017 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    hi, wondering wether i can use quick oats for this … the recipe looks fabulous and it has bananas! my favorite ingredient

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 24, 2017 at 7:20 am

      Absolutely, just reduce some of the liquid since quick oats don’t need as much. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Traci G says

    August 28, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    We have made this several times and LUV it! Thank you for the great recipe! I did have to double the portion size of oats(to 1/2 cup dry) for each person, we must be bigger eaters ;). I love your office lunch ideas too. Been loving looking around at your site.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 29, 2016 at 8:56 am

      Thanks so much Traci! I’m so glad you love this recipe.

      Reply
  4. Chicken says

    August 07, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    Even the bananas alone are really good! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! If I wanted to just make one serving, what would be the proportions?

    Reply
  6. Sean says

    April 04, 2016 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    For the true steel cut oats texture, I recommend cooking the steel cut oats for 10 min, covered, letting sit for another hour and then transferring them to the jars overnight.

    I also used some spiced rum during the last 30 seconds of cooking the bananas (make sure to cook it off), and tossed in some brown sugar upon leaving the heat as I prefer a mine a little sweeter. Overall, a good recipe.

    Reply
  7. Heidi says

    December 12, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this was yummy!!! My daughter and I LOVED IT! To the person who said too sweet that it felt like dessert…that was my favorite part 😉 I hate oatmeal but I know it’s good for me..now thanks to this recipe, I’ll happily eat it!
    Thank you for such a great share!!!

    Reply
  8. Debbie says

    October 05, 2015 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe. It was very tasty but WAY too sweet, definitely more of a dessert taste. I’d recommend trying it with less maple syrup, you can always add more to taste. The coconut oil gave it wonderful flavor.

    Reply
  9. beth c says

    August 09, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    the bananas cooking with the vanilla & cinnamon smells absolutely divine! i can’t wait to eat this in the morning! 🙂 i guess i should have read through the recipe before i started making them though- i cooked the banans & then realized this makes four servings! 😀 surprise breakfast for the work week! thanks!

    Reply
    • beth c says

      August 09, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      ..do you happen to steel-cut your own oats? i just tried in my vitamix & got powder & some steel cuts… hm. i think i’m going to add chia seed in lieu of the flax. yum!

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes says

        August 10, 2015 at 7:44 am

        I don’t but I know people that do. You can definitely add chia seeds instead of flax. Enjoy!

        Reply
    • Letha says

      July 10, 2024 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      This smells soooo good!!! I just made it for my breakfast tomorrow but I added 2 scoops of my vanilla protein powder for more protein. I’m so excited to try it!!!

      Reply
      • Letha says

        July 11, 2024 at 2:05 pm

        5 stars
        I tried it this morning and was amazed!!! Still awesomely good!!! Thanks for this recipe!!

        Reply
  10. Rebekah Blalack says

    July 01, 2015 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    Do you possibly have the calculations or the nutrition facts?

    Reply
  11. Anny says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:14 am

    5 stars
    I don’t usually stock maple syrup at my home. Can I replace it with honey or agave nectar? if yes, do I use the same measurement as maple syrup? thx

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 11, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Absolutely Anny! Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Melissa says

    June 04, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    I do not like oatmeal but have been looking for ways to get my 2 year old to eat it and this might work 🙂 wondering if I can use almond milk instead of dairy? Thank you so much! Love your recipes!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 06, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Melissa, yes! you can use almond milk in these. Enjoy! Also, for your 2yo I recommend using old fashion oats (like in the video) instead of steel cut. The texture tends to be much more appealing to kids.

      Reply
  13. jennifer says

    March 25, 2015 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    Laura, made this last night for today! So yummy! thanks! and easy 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 25, 2015 at 9:30 am

      I’m so glad you liked them Jennifer!

      Reply
  14. Amber @ rick•a•bam•boo says

    January 29, 2015 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    Oh. My. Goodness! I found these yesterday and made some up for breakfast this morning. They are divine! I’m definitely going to make up some individual servings to grab from the fridge next week. They are so so SO good. Great work.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 29, 2015 at 11:50 am

      I’m glad you liked them Amber!

      Reply
  15. Kallie says

    November 21, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds divine, I can not wait to make them, but it makes four jars, how long do they stay good for?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      November 22, 2014 at 10:18 am

      They will stay good for 3-4 days in the fridge. Enjoy Kallie!

      Reply
  16. jennifer says

    November 17, 2014 at 7:52 am

    5 stars
    I made this using buttermilk. Delicious!

    Reply
  17. Sarah says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:46 am

    5 stars
    Made these last night but forgt to stir! Can’t wait to try them! Hope they don’t take too much longer!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 29, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      ooooh yum! you an always “speed it up” by microwaving them for 30-60 seconds…

      Reply
  18. Nina says

    October 06, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    Do you know the nutritionals on this recipe, along with calorie content?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 07, 2014 at 3:18 pm

      I do not. You are welcome to plug the ingredients into a nutritional website.

      Reply
      • Kellie says

        September 21, 2021 at 8:48 pm

        5 stars
        Amazing. Making tonight

        Reply
  19. christine k says

    July 01, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    New question! How do you think pumpkin seeds would taste in this? Pumpkin seeds are high in magnesium and we are trying to eat more of them. I was just trying to find things to incorporate them into. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 02, 2014 at 10:22 am

      i am sure they would taste delicious! why don’t you toss 2 tablespoons with the bananas and you give them a little toasting? I am sure they will taste amazing 🙂

      Reply
  20. christine k says

    June 23, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I don’t have jars like that… are there any certain sized bowls I could use to make this in, or would my ramekins work? I have 4 that are the perfect size for making flan…

    Reply
    • christine k says

      June 23, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      alternately, I have two of the quart sized jars… could I just make 2 servings per jar instead? I know it’s the same amount, but I wasn’t sure if it would create a problem with how it sets.

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes says

        June 23, 2014 at 10:09 pm

        2 servings in one jar will work fine too!

        Reply
        • christine k says

          June 24, 2014 at 7:16 am

          5 stars
          Good… because that’s what I ended up doing! I’m tasting it right now! I must admit, it’s hard to eat out of such a large jar! I have one of those long handled spoons, thankfully, but I don’t get much out on it. I might just pour it over into a bowl. 🙂

          Reply
          • Laura Fuentes says

            June 24, 2014 at 11:26 am

            A bowl it is! 🙂

        • Maggy says

          February 19, 2016 at 5:42 am

          What size jar do you recommend? Thanks!

          Reply
          • Laura Fuentes says

            February 19, 2016 at 7:47 am

            I use 8 ounce jars or bowls.

    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 23, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      Can you make these in mugs?

      Reply
      • christine k says

        June 24, 2014 at 7:17 am

        5 stars
        I could, I just didn’t know if it would hold well (size)

        Reply
  21. Tashina F says

    June 22, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    Does a dairy free alternative work for this recipe? i.e almond or coconut milk

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 22, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      It sure will! Canned coconut milk will be a bit too thick so I suggest almond milk. Enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Laura L says

    May 15, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    I was just wondering what would happen if i skipped the ground flax? I have everything else here except that. Should i use more oats?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      May 18, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      ground flax is just for extra nutrition. Sure, you can add a little bit more oats or reduce the milk a little.

      Reply
  23. Stephanie says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    How far in advance can you make these? If I made a few, could they sit in the fridge for a couple days? Or are they better eaten within a day?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      May 05, 2014 at 9:26 am

      I make the recipe on Sunday and they stay in the fridge for 3-4 days 🙂

      Reply
      • Sharon says

        May 07, 2016 at 7:55 pm

        5 stars
        Are they suppose to have the lid on when you out then in the fridge overnight?
        Thanks

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          May 08, 2016 at 7:48 pm

          for overnight storage it doesn’t matter really. In my fridge, given that my kids aren’t always super careful when getting other things out… the answer would be yes 😉

          Reply
          • Sharon says

            May 09, 2016 at 9:45 pm

            Thank you!

  24. Andrea says

    April 02, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    This is the absolute BEST recipe; especially great for the morning rush and even an afternoon snack . I’ve eaten them every day for 2 weeks straight and still can’t get my fix. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

    Reply
  25. Katie says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this tomorrow. BUT, and sorry to not get this but I live in another country, what are ‘steel cut’ oats as oppose to normal oats that I buy (organic) here? Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 28, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Katie, steel cut oats are also called Irish oats. You an also use regular oats, the kind that need to be cooked longer, not instant. See the comment above regarding using regular oats.

      Reply
  26. Kim says

    March 23, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Finally made this today (with old fashioned oats). I couldn’t wait for it to sit, so I ate one right away. Holy cow!! I’m not a breakfast person, but I can’t wait until morning to have another! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 23, 2014 at 10:52 pm

      I’m thrilled you can’t wait for breakfast Kim! I’m leaving for a trip tomorrow morning and bought loads of (green) bananas so they’ll be ready for when I get back! thanks for coming back and letting others know how much you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  27. Natalie says

    March 23, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night, FINALLY for my two toddlers and my husband and I. WE LOVED IT!! THANK YOU for a new Breakfast idea!!! I will pass this along to others….actually I just did last night 🙂 SO nice to come across your website and see fresh, healthy recipes and ideas for families.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 23, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      I’m so glad this was a success for you Natalie! stay tuned… more is to come!

      Reply
  28. Brenda says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    I made some of these up last night (using old fashioned oats) and was wondering what the consistency was supposed to be like … mine are still fairly runny this morning. Is this right? Or did I mess it up somehow? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 18, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      Hi Brenda,
      I wouldn’t call it “runny” but old fashioned oats aren’t going to absorb as much as steel cut oats. next time, reduce the liquid amount slightly in each mug. How was the taste?

      Reply
      • Brenda says

        March 18, 2014 at 1:22 pm

        5 stars
        Ok – I’ll try that! The taste was VERY good (and I am usually not a huge fan of bananas)! I tried it cold & warmed up but I think I like it cold best. Thanks so much for this recipe! I love having breakfast for the kids (and adults) in the fridge, ready to go, and it’s healthy!

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          March 18, 2014 at 1:38 pm

          thanks Brenda! I have a few more yummy ideas that can be prepped ahead that I’ll be sharing soon!

          Reply
  29. Sharon says

    March 18, 2014 at 6:53 am

    These look great! I think I’ll make a batch right now!! Just a quick question: how long do you heat it up in the morning, or is it better eaten cold?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 18, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Sharon, wether you eat them warm or cold is up to you. My husband warms them up 30-45 seconds in the microwave but i like it cold.

      Reply
  30. Natalie says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Oh My, Thank You!!! I just came across your blog and am definitely going to read more and try this recipe!!!! Finally a Mom I can relate with. I dont feel alone!! Thank You !!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 18, 2014 at 11:19 am

      Here is to a lot more awesome recipes coming your way Natalie!

      Reply
  31. Peyton says

    March 17, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    These came out great! They are hearty kind of like muesli and not soft and mushy like my old microwavable oats. Yum!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 1:02 pm

      So glad you liked them! Yes, they are hearty but not “mushy” like microwavable oats. Thanks for letting me know you tried and loved them!

      Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 18, 2014 at 11:19 am

      Let me know if you get this comment.

      Reply
  32. Gina says

    March 17, 2014 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    This sounds great! Can you also use rolled oats? I haven’t made the leap to steel cut oats yet…

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      Gina, yes… just not “quick” oats.

      Reply
  33. Erika says

    March 17, 2014 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    This looks yummy! I am wondering if this recipe would work with old-fashioned oats?

    Reply
  34. Yvette Yasui says

    March 17, 2014 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    So you are not cooking the steel cut oats? Is soaking them in milk overnight in the fridge enough to soften them for eating? Like muesli?

    thanks

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      they have a soft muesli feel..you can also use old fashioned oats. I prefer steel cut.

      Reply
  35. Elena says

    March 17, 2014 at 7:09 am

    5 stars
    I made these last night and enjoyed one this morning. It was so yummy. Thanks Laura for another great recipe. Not only do you save my kids from boring lunches, you save me from boring breakfasts. Lol! You’re the best!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      So glad everyone loved them Elena!

      Reply
  36. Jenna G says

    March 17, 2014 at 6:21 am

    5 stars
    sorry to be ignorant, but do you cook the oats first?? (since steel cut oats take so long to cook, I am having trouble imagining that the overnight ‘soak’ ‘cooks’ them??)

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      no. just as they are. if you are concerned, you can use old fashioned oats.

      Reply
  37. Cindy A says

    March 16, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it! Mmmm! One question before I make this…do I cook the steel cut oats first? It seemed too good to be true if I don’t cook them first as they take a while to cook, at least for me…I need to try making them overnight in the crock pot (after I search for tht recipe). : )

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Cindy, you place them as is in the jars… but you can also use old fashion oats.

      Reply
  38. Miranda Gonzales says

    March 16, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    My husband loves bananas foster, so I’m trying this tonight! I don’t have coconut oil though, what would be an easy replacement? And could I use regular old Quaker brand old fashioned oats?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 17, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Yes, and butter is just as good… 🙂

      Reply

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