Banana Nut Oatmeal
Start your day with a cozy bowl of Banana Nut Oatmeal. This delightful breakfast combines creamy rolled oats with sweet, ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, all enhanced by a touch of cinnamon. It’s not just delicious; it’s packed with nutrients to fuel your morning. Enjoy this heartwarming dish on busy weekdays or lazy weekends, and savor the nostalgia of cozy mornings spent around the breakfast table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or dairy alternative)
- 2 ripe bananas (one mashed and one sliced)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats and milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally until simmering.
- Mash one ripe banana into the oat mixture for added sweetness.
- Add chopped walnuts and cinnamon to the pot; mix well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the second banana for topping while cooking.
- Remove from heat when desired consistency is reached, and serve warm, topped with sliced bananas and extra walnuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg