
Maple Banana Overnight Oats
A deliberately simple overnight oats recipe designed for long run morning. Unlike everyday oats loaded with chia, flax, and nuts, this version strips back the fiber and fat intentionally — giving you a high-carb, easy-to-digest fuel source that won't sit heavy or cause GI distress mid-run. The banana and maple syrup provide fast-acting carbs on top of the slow-release oats for sustained energy across your long effort.
Carbs
~78g
Proteins
~8g
Oats
Prep the night before so it is ready to grab straight from the fridge. Eat 2-3 hours before heading out — this gives your body enough time to digest without feeling full on the run. Do not add chia seeds, flax, or nuts to this recipe — the low fiber content is intentional and performance-critical.
Mash the ripe banana thoroughly in the bottom of a jar or container until smooth with minimal lumps.
Add the rolled oats, almond milk, maple syrup, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Stir everything together until well combined and the banana is evenly mixed throughout.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours. The oats will absorb the liquid and soften completely.
In the morning, give it a stir. Eat cold straight from the jar — no reheating needed. Do not add toppings that are high in fiber or fat before your run.
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