Healthy Banana & Nutella Overnight Oats (Plus Protein Swaps)

This delicious banana and Nutella overnight oats recipe tastes just like an indulgent dessert (but is actually surprisingly healthy). The dreamy combination of creamy Nutella and sweet bananas means every spoonful is just pure heaven!

And we’ve even got a high-protein secret ingredient for the recipe because we know how much our community loves ramping up the macros!

Do Banana + Nutella + Oats Really Work?

If you’ve ever had a French-style crepe, then you might have had it with banana and Nutella. It’s a popular combo the world over – we even had it when backpacking through Laos a year ago! Although given the French connection there, maybe that isn’t so random after all…

Anyway, banana and Nutella is a tried and tested dessert combination. So we thought we’d test it out with overnight oats, and we’re sooo happy we did. The result is insanely good, you HAVE to try it for yourself!

Now, you might be wondering if the combo of Nutella (or any other hazelnut spread) plus bananas is a bit much. Maybe too sweet or too sickly…

Well, we can confirm that it isn’t in this particular recipe. Because they’re paired with creamy oats, this dilutes the sweetness and means the result isn’t too rich or sickly sweet – perfection!

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What Do You Need Ingredients-Wise?

To prepare these tasty, guilt-free banana and Nutella oats, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Oats
• Milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Nutella or chocolate hazelnut protein powder
• Banana

But don’t worry if you don’t have everything on the list. As always, we’ve suggested some alternatives and substitution ideas further down. So you might be able to make it using some creative swaps instead…

Banana & Nutella Overnight Oats Benefits

We know what you’re probably thinking: Nutella in a healthy breakfast? Surely not… But since life is about balance, it seemed remiss not to include this recipe on our website since it’s soo good…

One teaspoon of Nutella is all you need to flavour the oats, but we’ve also got an even healthier ingredient hack up our sleeves! Yep, hazelnut protein powder can be a great alternative to the spread and even adds some extra beneficial macros too.

Fresh bananas provide vitamins and minerals, as well as flavour. Let’s look at the nutritional benefits of the ingredients for this healthy overnight oats with Nutella recipe:

Oats

The foundation of our recipe is comforting and nourishing rolled oats. Rich in fibre and essential nutrients, oats provide a satisfying and wholesome base for your healthy breakfast.

Milk

We love using nut milks like almond or hazelnut in this recipe – both will amplify the Nutella flavour. But you can use any type of milk that you have to hand – dairy, soya, or oat milk all work too. Milk enhances the creaminess of your oats and provides a range of vitamins and minerals.

Nutella

Is there anyone who doesn’t love Nutella? (Other hazelnut chocolate spreads are also available, of course). It’s a pretty unique flavour that adds a slightly luxurious taste to your overnight oats.

Unfortunately, Nutella doesn’t provide much in the way of vitamins or minerals. And is high in saturated fat and processed sugar. But it’s not all bad news…

If you want to make a really healthy Nutella overnight oats with minimal sugar or fat, then swap the spread for a scoop of chocolate hazelnut protein powder. It tastes just like Nutella but is a much healthier alternative.

Banana

We love adding ripe bananas to our overnight oats. Mashed or sliced, they add sweetness, flavour, and a creamy texture to your oats. Bananas are also a great source of potassium and vitamins, making them a nutritious addition to your breakfast.

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Healthy Banana & Nutella Overnight Oats

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This delicious banana and Nutella overnight oats recipe tastes just like an indulgent dessert (but is actually really healthy).

Prep Time 3 minutes

Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup or 40g rolled oats
• ½ cup or 120ml milk (nutty flavours like almond or hazelnut are especially good)
• 1 teaspoon Nutella (or similar chocolate hazelnut spread)
• 1 banana

Instructions

1. Place rolled oats, milk, and Nutella (or chocolate hazelnut protein powder if using) into a mason jar.
2. Stir until everything is thoroughly mixed together and the oats are covered in liquid.
3. Place the top on and store in the refrigerator overnight, for a minimum of 4 hours.
4. In the morning, stir, then top with banana slices and serve.

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Optional & Alternative Ingredients

You can also customise your Nutella Overnight Oats with these optional ingredients and swaps:

• A sprinkle of chopped hazelnuts or almonds for added crunch and nuttiness.
• Add a scoop of protein powder to ramp up the macros.
• A drizzle of honey or maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
• Swap banana for fresh strawberries or raspberries instead.
• A dollop of yogurt for a tangy twist that complements the rich Nutella.

So, why not try our sweet and satisfying Banana and Nutella Overnight Oats recipe for yourself? Batch prep it so you’ve got a week’s worth of breakfasts, snacks, or desserts to hand. And please let us know if you love it as much as we do!

Recipe FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions. If you have one that isn’t answered below, then get in touch with us directly.