Description
Indulge in a creamy and wholesome breakfast with this delightful Creamy Whipped Banana Oatmeal. Made with simple ingredients, this oatmeal is naturally sweetened with mashed banana and flavored with warm cinnamon and vanilla. Topped with fresh fruit and nuts, it’s a comforting and nutritious way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water (or a mix)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
Toppings:
- Sliced banana
- Chopped nuts
- Nut butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the milk or water to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once the oatmeal reaches your preferred consistency, remove from heat and serve warm with your favorite toppings like sliced banana, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of almond butter.
Stir in the oats, mashed banana, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the oats are soft and creamy. Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey if desired.
Notes
- For extra protein, stir in a scoop of Greek yogurt or a spoonful of peanut butter before serving.
- Use non-dairy milk to make this oatmeal vegan.
- You can also add flaxseed or chia seeds for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
