I always try to get excited about oatmeal for breakfast... I mean, it's super healthy, right? And filling. And a good all around breakfast. But it has always just seemed kind of... bland. (Like oatmeal.) I can tolerate it if I add roughly equal parts brown sugar and oatmeal, but that pretty much just defeats the health benefits of oatmeal. Anyway, when I came across this recipe on Pinterest, I was excited to give it a go. I love banana bread, so why not try to duplicate that flavor in my oatmeal? The result? Amazing! I love that the bananas give it enough sweetness that you don't have to add a ton of brown sugar, and the spices and bananas in combination with the warm oatmeal make it a bowl of comfort food. Yum!
Banana Bread Oatmeal
adapted from A Pastry Affair
1 1/4 cup milk
1 -2 overripe bananas, mashed (plus more for topping, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup quick oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-2 teaspoons chopped nuts of your choice (I used almonds, but I think walnuts would be fab)
In a large saucepan, whisk together the milk, mashed bananas, and spices and bring to a boil over medium heat. When it starts to boil, add the rolled oats and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the oats are soft and the liquid has been absorbed. Pour into a bowl, top each serving with a tablespoon of brown sugar, slices of banana, and nuts.
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We go through bananas so fast here. Love this yummy breakfast idea!!!
ReplyDeleteI just made this....I had 2 very ripe bananas. I had to text my son in school to tell him about it.....SO GOOD!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to try this for breakfast!Yum!
ReplyDeleteOkay, so this might actually get me to eat oatmeal, ha! Anything banana bread is good for me!
ReplyDeleteYummy! I make pumpkin pie oatmeal...but my kids would like this even better!
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