Quick and Creamy Stovetop Banana Oatmeal
Make naturally sweet and creamy banana oatmeal on the stovetop in under 15 minutes. This recipe uses ripe bananas for sweetness and offers simple variations for a fast, wholesome breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large very ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, water or milk, mashed banana, cinnamon, and salt in a small 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 cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the oats absorb most of the liquid and reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it sit for 1 minute.
- Stir in optional peanut butter until combined, if using.
- Serve immediately, topping with optional chocolate chips or extra banana slices.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness.
- For extra creaminess, use milk instead of water, or stir in 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt after cooking.
- To make this recipe gluten free, confirm your rolled oats are certified gluten free.
- For a grab-and-go option, consider making banana oatmeal bars instead of stovetop porridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0
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