Amazing 12-Minute Creamy Banana Oatmeal Recipe
Make this naturally sweetened, incredibly creamy banana oatmeal on the stovetop in just 12 minutes. It is perfect for quick breakfasts and uses ripe bananas for all the necessary sweetness.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, water or milk, mashed banana, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the oatmeal reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
- Divide the oatmeal into bowls. Add your favorite toppings, such as extra banana slices or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- For maximum creaminess, use milk instead of water, or substitute half the liquid with milk.
- If you are interested in **meal planning** for the week, this recipe is easily doubled or tripled for batch cooking.
- To achieve a banana bread flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg along with the cinnamon.
- This recipe is naturally sweet, reducing the need for added sugars often found in **meal delivery companies** offerings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0