Ready in only 10 minutes, this cozy and comforting banana bread oatmeal is made with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, caramelized bananas and walnuts. This easy breakfast is extra delicious with chocolate chips melted in!

What higher way than to mix my two of my favorite breakfast foods: oatmeal and banana bread!

Oatmeal is certainly one of my go-to breakfasts throughout the chillier months once I’m craving something warm and comforting within the morning. 

And banana bread is such a nostalgic comfort food for me. There’s nothing higher than the smell of banana bread baking within the oven.

So I figured why not mix the flavour of banana bread with a bowl of hearty oats!

With just one minute of prep and 9 minutes cook time, this oatmeal is prepared in only 10 minutes!

You may make this fresh for a lazy weekend morning, or batch prep and store within the fridge or freezer for an easy-to-reheat breakfast in your solution to work or to drop off the children! 

Ingredients You’ll Need 

Notes on Ingredients

old-fashioned rolled oats: you should use old-fashioned oats, quick steel cut oats, or steel cut oats. Whichever oats strike your fancy! I like using quick steel cut or old-fashioned. 

almond milk: Almond milk is my go-to for cooking and baking due to it’s mild, neutral taste but be happy substitute with cow’s milk or your favorite non-dairy milk alternative.

cinnamon: the right cozy spice for banana bread

vanilla: to assist in giving it that banana bread flavor

brown sugar: to assist caramelize the bananas. You may substitute for coconut sugar or maple syrup. 

banana: you’ll cook half of the banana within the oatmeal after which caramelize the remainder to make use of as a topping!

chopped walnuts: we’re toasting these with the banana slices for a topping. I like the feel, flavor and source of fat walnuts add. Be at liberty to swap for a special style of nut or omit when you’d like.

butter: to sauté the banana slices for topping. Can substitute for coconut oil or ghee, if desired. 

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Tips on how to Make Banana Bread Oatmeal 

1. Add ingredients to saucepan. Add oats, almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt and half of the banana slices to a small saucepan and stir to mix.
2. Cook oats. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring ceaselessly, until liquid is absorbed and oats are thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Caramelize the bananas and toast walnuts. While oatmeal is cooking, heat butter in a small nonstick pan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir with butter until combined. Add banana slices and walnuts, turning banana slices over once caramelized, about 2 minutes. Cook for one more 1-2 minutes. Remove walnuts from heat once fragrant and barely browned, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Construct your oatmeal. Top cooked oatmeal with caramelized banana and toasted walnuts and/or chocolate chips or a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness! 

Expert Suggestions

1. If using quick steel cut oats, use 1/4 cup oats and three/4 cup almond milk. Heat ingredients over medium-high heat until liquid has absorbed and oatmeal is thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Walnuts toast quickly – you should definitely keep a watch that they don’t burn!
3. When your oatmeal is cooking, don’t forget to stir it a number of times so the bananas don’t burn or keep on with the underside

Recipe FAQs

Is oatmeal and banana good together?

I like adding banana into oatmeal for a touch of natural sweetness and delicious flavor. Adding a banana to your oatmeal also adds a great source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber!

What if I would like this recipe to have more protein?

While walnuts and oats contain some protein, you may absolutely make this a high protein dish by adding in protein powder while cooking or by adding greek yogurt or cottage cheese as a topping! 

What are the advantages of oatmeal?

Oats are a nutritious whole grain, providing a great source of the next nutrients: protein, selenium, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. They contain soluble fiber, which has been shown to assist lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Additionally they contain prebiotics, that are like food for probiotics (good gut bacteria), and will help support a healthy GI tract.

Storage and Preparation 

Banana Bread Oatmeal leftovers may be stored in an airtight container within the refrigerator for as much as 3-4 days or in a sealed container within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

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Ready in only 10 minutes, this cozy and comforting banana bread oatmeal is made with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, caramelized bananas and walnuts. This easy breakfast is extra delicious with chocolate chips melted in!

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch of salt
• 1 banana, sliced (divided)
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• Optional: 1 tablespoon chocolate chips or maple syrup, for added sweetness

1. Add oats, almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt and half of the banana slices to a small saucepan and stir to mix.
2. Heat on medium-high heat, stirring ceaselessly, until liquid is absorbed and oats are thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
3. While oatmeal is cooking, heat butter in a small nonstick pan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir with butter until combined. Add banana slices and walnuts, turning banana slices over once caramelized, about 2 minutes. Cook for one more 1-2 minutes. Remove walnuts from heat once fragrant and barely browned, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Top cooked oatmeal with caramelized banana and toasted walnuts.
5. Optional: Top with a sprinkling of chocolate chips or drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness.

Notes

1. If using quick steel cut oats, use 1/4 cup oats and three/4 cup almond milk. Heat ingredients over medium-high heat until liquid has absorbed and oatmeal is thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Walnuts toast quickly – you should definitely keep a watch that they don’t burn!
3. For a high-protein oatmeal, mix in protein powder or add Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.

• Prep Time: 1 minute
• Cook Time: 9 minutes
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Stovetop

Keywords: banana bread oatmeal, banana oatmeal