Banana Oatmeal

5 from 1 vote

This creamy Banana Oatmeal is the perfect 10 minute breakfast for busy days. Made with just 4 ingredients and no added sugar, these oats are healthy, vegan and low in calories.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

Keyword: banana, oats, peanut butter

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 medium banana ripe or overripe
½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
1 cup (240 ml) milk or water or a combination of both
⅙ tsp salt

Optional ingredients

½ to 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey, for sweeter oats
½ tbsp peanut butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅓ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Stovetop banana oatmeal

In a pot, mash a banana and then combine rolled oats, milk or water, a pinch of salt and optionally vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Simmer over medium heat for around 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches the desired texture. Stir regularly so that it does not stick to the pan.
Once cooked, stir in the oats half tablespoon of peanut butter if desired, then taste and adjust with maple syrup if necessary.
Transfer to a bowl, then serve with your favorite toppings such as more sliced banana and chopped walnuts.

Microwave banana oatmeal

In a microwave safe bowl, mash a banana and then combine with rolled oats, milk or water, a pinch of salt and optionally vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring in between.
Once cooked, stir in the oats half a tablespoon of peanut butter if desired, then taste and adjust with maple syrup if necessary.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as more sliced banana and chopped walnuts.

Notes

Storage directions

To store. Let the oatmeal cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring well.
To freeze. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months, thaw overnight in the fridge, and reheat before serving.

Nutritional values

Nutritional values are approximations only, and they are calculated for the basic banana oatmeal recipe without added peanut butter, maple syrup and toppings.

Nutrition