Banana & Yogurt Overnight Oats Tube Feeding Recipe
As a dietitian, I’m always thinking about nutrients and digestion, but I also know that in real life, the blends that work are the ones you can make without stress.
And this one did just that!
It blends smoothly and is gentle enough for a wide range of children. The kind of recipe you can come back to when things feel a little off, or when you just need something reliable in your rotation.
That’s why I love it.
Not because it’s packed with 20 ingredients, but because it supports good nutrition and real life at the same time.
Why Families Love this Blend Recipe
This blend is great to share with everyone in the family! It makes a great breakfast smoothie or oatmeal topping. It can also be frozen to be enjoyed like ice cream on a warm summer day.
If your tubie is medically safe to taste or eat orally, it’s tubie taste-test approved: many families praise this blend for messy play and oral puree introduction.
Super easy to make substitutions (see more below) to fit dietary needs and preferences.
Ingredient modification and substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need to make this banana and yogurt overnight oat recipe:
- Greek Yogurt: Provides a rich, creamy texture, as well as a great boost of probiotics and protein. Here are some favorite Dairy Free swaps I’ve seen families like to use:
- Bananas: Delicious in any smoothie-type blend, but really any fruit can be swapped in for flavor and nutrition variety. Use a cup of loosely packed strawberries, blueberries, raspberries – or mix together! Consider using seasonal fruit for added flavor and freshness.
- Almonds: Most nuts can be swapped in like peanuts, pecans and walnuts. If looking for a Nut Free option, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts make easy 1:1 swaps.
- Oats: Tend to be gentle on the gut, with some soluble fiber to aid healthy bowel movements. Oats thicken a blend, and kids with reflux tend to respond better to slightly thicker food.
- Butter: An easy way to boost calories without increasing the volume or thickness of a blend. If butter isn’t the best fit, you can rotate in other fats like olive oil, ghee, or avocado oil. Sometimes just changing the type of fat can make a noticeable difference in how a blend is tolerated and digested.
- Whole milk: Swap cows milk for a dairy-free milk alternative (Ripple and Kiki milk are popular options!) or use fruit juice like apple to keep up the calories. Apple and pear juice can have a natural laxative effect that may help with constipation.
Need this recipe to be lower calories?
Like many of our recipes, the Banana & Yogurt Overnight Oat recipe is offered in 3 calorie levels (1.1, 1.3 and 1.5 calorie per mL) inside BlendBuddy.
Modifying for diet needs is simple and quick on the BlendBuddy app. With options to swap, edit, and delete ingredients as needed!
Tips for Blending Smooth Tube Feeding Meals:
- Standard blenders can struggle with whole or chopped nuts. Instead, nut or seed butters can blend easier in standard blenders. (Professional Blenders can typically handle the whole nut).
- If using a Standard Blender, consider soaking the oats for an hour or more before blending, using a portion of the milk designated for the blend! This may help the blend come together more smoothly and avoid chunks.
- Avoid “measuring with your heart” when it comes to oats. A spoon too many can lead to a thicker-than-intended blend.
Banana & Yogurt Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 Banana medium
- 1/3 cup Oats raw
- 2 tbsp Yogurt Greek, whole milk, plain
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 3/4 cup Milk whole or high calorie plant-based alternative
Equipment
- High-Powered Blender
- Measuring Cups
- Spatula
Method
- Prepare and measure all ingredients as listed
- Add food and liquid to the blender. Blend on high for 2-3+ minutes, or until completely smooth with no chunks
- Strain if needed to remove any pieces or chunks. Please note straining can result in nutrient loss, especially when blending tough food in a standard blender.
- Use immediately or store safely:
- Up to 2 hours at room temperature3-4 days in the fridge1-3 months in the freezer (for best quality)
- Stir or whisk before serving if separation occurs
- Adjust consistency as needed by adding a small amount of liquid or warming slightly
Nutrition
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!How Do I Adjust for My Meal Size?
These recipes are designed to make more than one meal. After blending, divide the batch into the amount your child usually receives at each feeding and store the portions for later.
Many families keep some in the fridge or freezer, and some double or triple recipes to prep several meals at once.
How Do I Feed Blended Meals From the Refrigerator?
Warming blends slightly can help improve tolerance and may thin the consistency. You can warm the blend using a warm water bath, bottle warmer, or by letting it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes.
Once removed from the refrigerator, the blend should be used within 2 hours, including warming time.
If the blend is still too thick, adding 15–20 mL of water (often taken from a water flush) can help thin it.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
Hilarie, RD
*Disclaimer: The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical advice. Always check with your own medical professional before trying to implement any information provided here
