Description
This caramelized banana oatmeal is a warm, cozy, and naturally sweet breakfast made with hearty oats and bananas caramelized in maple syrup and coconut oil. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added fiber)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 banana, sliced (for caramelizing)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Optional toppings: nut butter, nuts, seeds, yogurt, fresh fruit
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine rolled oats, almond milk, mashed banana, cinnamon, vanilla, chia seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Stir well and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are soft and the mixture thickens.
- While the oats cook, heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the banana slices and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and let them caramelize for another 1-2 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Once oatmeal is ready, serve in bowls and top with caramelized bananas and desired toppings.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Add protein powder or nut butter for a protein boost.
- You can substitute any plant-based milk or dairy milk as preferred.
- Make it gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
