Banana Oatmeal
Warm, comforting, and naturally sweet, this cozy banana oatmeal is the ultimate wholesome breakfast to start your morning right.
Ingredients
- •2 cups rolled oats (180g)
- •4 cups milk or dairy-free alternative (960ml)
- •2 ripe bananas, mashed (plus 1 sliced banana for topping)
- •2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup (30ml)
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the mashed ripe bananas, brown sugar or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Simmer the oatmeal uncovered for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the oatmeal sit for 2 minutes to thicken up slightly.
- 6
Divide the warm oatmeal among four bowls and top each with fresh banana slices and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans.
💡 Chef tips
- For extra creamy oatmeal, use half milk and half water, or use full-fat dairy milk.
- The riper your bananas are, the sweeter and more flavorful your oatmeal will be.
- Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and reheat with a splash of milk.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished oatmeal is thick, creamy, and fragrant with cinnamon and vanilla, offering a naturally sweet banana flavor in every comforting bite.