Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
This oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast with sweet caramelized bananas and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, seeds, berries, granola, cinnamon, nut butter
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine oats, milk, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- While the oats are cooking, heat butter or coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced bananas and cook until golden brown and caramelized on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Drizzle maple syrup or honey over the bananas and cook for another minute.
- Pour the cooked oatmeal into a bowl and top with the caramelized bananas.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the oatmeal while it's cooking.
- If you prefer your oatmeal sweeter, add more maple syrup or honey to taste.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of maple syrup or honey to caramelize the bananas.
- If you don't have any fresh bananas, you can use frozen bananas that have been thawed.