Dessert for breakfast? Absolutely. Toasted oats, creamy yogurt, sweet banana, and chia seeds layer up into a wholesome make-ahead treat that tastes indulgent and keeps you full all morning.
For more make-ahead morning ideas, try the Oatmeal Apple Pancakes — hearty, tender, and full of autumn flavor.
Ingredients
- 50 g (1.7 oz) rolled oats (long-cook)
- 240 g (1 cup) thick natural yogurt
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- Jerusalem artichoke syrup to taste (or sweetener)
- 1 banana, sliced
Instructions
- Toast the oats in a dry skillet until golden.
- Sweeten the yogurt with syrup or sweetener and mix.
- Spread half the yogurt in the bottom of a dish. Layer the sliced banana, then the toasted oats.
- Stir the chia seeds into the remaining yogurt and spread over the oats.
- Chill the dessert before serving.
If you love no-bake breakfasts, the Microwave Mug Cheesecake makes a fun weekend treat, and USDA has helpful guides on whole grains like oats.
Tips
- Toast the oats until golden and fragrant for the best flavor and crunch.
- Chill for at least 2 hours so the chia seeds thicken the yogurt.
- Layer it in jars for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 340 kcal · protein 23 g · fat 6 g · carbs 51 g.