Banana Bread Oatmeal | Kara Lydon

Prepared in simply 10 minutes, this cozy and comforting banana bread oatmeal is made with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, caramelized bananas and walnuts. This simple breakfast is further scrumptious with chocolate chips melted in!What higher approach than to mix my two of my favourite breakfast meals: oatmeal and banana bread!

Oatmeal is one in every of my go-to breakfasts throughout the chillier months once I’m craving one thing heat and comforting within the morning. 

And banana bread is such a nostalgic consolation meals for me. There’s nothing higher than the odor of banana bread baking within the oven.

So I figured why not mix the flavour of banana bread with a bowl of hearty oats!

With just one minute of prep and 9 minutes prepare dinner time, this oatmeal is prepared in simply 10 minutes!

You may make this recent for a lazy weekend morning, or batch prep and retailer within the fridge or freezer for an easy-to-reheat breakfast in your approach to work or to drop off the youngsters! 

Substances You’ll Want 

Notes on Substances

old style rolled oats: you should use old style oats, fast metal minimize oats, or metal minimize oats. Whichever oats strike your fancy! I like utilizing fast metal minimize or old style. 

almond milk: Almond milk is my go-to for cooking and baking due to it’s delicate, impartial style however be happy substitute with cow’s milk or your favourite non-dairy milk different.

cinnamon: the proper cozy spice for banana bread

vanilla: to assist in giving it that banana bread taste

brown sugar: to assist caramelize the bananas. You’ll be able to substitute for coconut sugar or maple syrup. 

banana: you’ll prepare dinner half of the banana within the oatmeal after which caramelize the remaining to make use of as a topping!

chopped walnuts: we’re toasting these with the banana slices for a topping. I really like the feel, taste and supply of fats walnuts add. Be at liberty to swap for a special kind of nut or omit when you’d like.

butter: to sauté the banana slices for topping. Can substitute for coconut oil or ghee, if desired. 

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Tips on how to Make Banana Bread Oatmeal 

1. Add elements to saucepan. Add oats, almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt and half of the banana slices to a small saucepan and stir to mix.
2. Prepare dinner oats. Prepare dinner over medium-high warmth, stirring incessantly, till liquid is absorbed and oats are thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Caramelize the bananas and toast walnuts. Whereas oatmeal is cooking, warmth butter in a small nonstick pan over medium warmth. Add brown sugar and stir with butter till mixed. Add banana slices and walnuts, turning banana slices over as soon as caramelized, about 2 minutes. Prepare dinner for an additional 1-2 minutes. Take away walnuts from warmth as soon as aromatic and barely browned, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Construct your oatmeal. High cooked oatmeal with caramelized banana and toasted walnuts and/or chocolate chips or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness! 

Skilled Suggestions

1. If utilizing fast metal minimize oats, use 1/4 cup oats and three/4 cup almond milk. Warmth elements over medium-high warmth till liquid has absorbed and oatmeal is thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Walnuts toast rapidly – you’ll want to preserve an eye fixed that they don’t burn!
3. When your oatmeal is cooking, don’t neglect to stir it a couple of occasions so the bananas don’t burn or keep on with the underside

Recipe FAQs

Is oatmeal and banana good collectively?

I really like including banana into oatmeal for a contact of pure sweetness and scrumptious taste. Adding a banana to your oatmeal also adds a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber!

What if I need this recipe to have extra protein?

Whereas walnuts and oats comprise some protein, you may completely make this a excessive protein dish by including in protein powder whereas cooking or by including greek yogurt or cottage cheese as a topping! 

What are the advantages of oatmeal?

Oats are a nutritious whole grain, providing a good source of the following nutrients: protein, selenium, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. They comprise soluble fiber, which has been proven to assist lower blood pressure and cholesterol. In addition they contain prebiotics, which are like food for probiotics (good gut bacteria), and may help support a healthy GI tract.

Storage and Preparation 

Banana Bread Oatmeal leftovers will be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days or in a sealed container within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

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For extra oatmeal inspiration, try my different recipes under!

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