Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal is the perfect way to start the day! It is a warm and filling cozy breakfast. The bananas and a bit of brown sugar give it a nice subtle sweetness and cooking it with milk makes it nice and creamy.
Breakfast oatmeal is a heart healthy option to add into your breakfast rotation. It has been found to lower cholesterol and it tends to keep you full for a long time. This simple recipe for Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal comes together fast. You simple add a few ingredients into a pan and simmer the oatmeal for just a few minutes. The recipe makes several servings so it is a great way to meal prep for breakfasts during the week.
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SOME THINGS TO KNOW:FAQ’S
INGREDIENT TIPS:
- Old-fashioned oats are the best oats for this recipe as they provide a heartier texture and retain more of their shape during cooking, compared to quick oats or instant oats. For an even more nutritious option, you could use steel cut oats, but keep in mind that they will require a longer cooking time. Read The Difference Between Our Oats.
- Make sure your bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and texture. A ripe banana is sweeter and ideal for mixing into the creamy oatmeal.
- Add your favorite toppings to the oatmeal for extra flavor and texture. Try some chocolate chips, raisins, or chia seeds. You could also make peanut butter banana oatmeal just by adding a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter. Almond butter and protein powder would also be good additions.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Large Saucepan or Pot: This is essential for cooking the oatmeal. A pot with a thick bottom is preferable as it helps distribute heat evenly and prevents the oatmeal from sticking or burning.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: To measure the oats, milk, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract accurately.
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula:Useful for stirring the oatmeal while it cooks, to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Knife and Cutting Board: For slicing the bananas.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- You can use plant-based milk like soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk instead of whole milk for different flavors and dietary preferences. You could also use a low fat dairy or skim milk.
- The brown sugar can be substituted with honey, maple syrup or agave nectar. You could also use granulated sugar or coconut sugar.
- Nutmeg, allspice, or pumpkin pie spice can be used if you do not have cinnamon.
- You can substitute the vanilla extract with almond extract or maple extract for a different flavor. Use half the amount, as these extracts can be stronger than vanilla.
HOW TO STORE BANANA CINNAMON OATMEAL:
- Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow the oatmeal to cool to room temperature before storing. Transfer the oatmeal to an airtight container.
- The oatmeal can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow the oatmeal to cool to room temperature before freezing. Use freezer-safe containers or bags. Leave some space at the top as the oatmeal will expand when frozen.
- Is it best to thaw frozen oatmeal in the refrigerator overnight.
HOW TO REHEAT BANANA CINNAMON OATMEAL:
- To reheat the oatmeal on the stove top, place the oatmeal into a small pot over medium heat, adding a splash of milk or water to loosen the oatmeal as it may have thickened in the fridge.
- To reheat banana cinnamon oatmeal in the microwave, place the oatmeal into a microwave safe bowl with a cover. Heat it on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Pour the milk and water into a large sauce pan. Add the oats and stir.
Slice two of the bananas and add to the pan. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and are creamy.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the oatmeal between 4 bowls. Slice or dice the remaining bananas and place on the top of the oatmeal in the bowls.
Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal
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Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats (not quick cooking)
- 2 cups milk, can be whole milk or almond milk
- 2 cups water
- 4 bananas, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Pour the milk and water into a large sauce pan. Add the oats and stir.
Slice two of the bananas and add to the pan or if you prefer to dice them into small pieces. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir.
Turn the heat on to medium high and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down to low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and are creamy.
Remove the oatmeal from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the oatmeal between 4 bowls. Slice or dice the remaining bananas and place on the top of the oatmeal in the bowls.
