Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 4 tablespoons chia seeds
• 3–4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 ripe bananas)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, or more to taste
• 2 cups milk

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, mashed bananas, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly mixed.
2. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
3. Stir once more before serving and finish with your favorite toppings.

• Any variety of brown sugar works well here—light, dark, or standard. Dark brown sugar was used when developing this recipe.