Description
Warm, creamy oats topped with sticky-sweet caramelised bananas, crunchy nuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup. This Caramelised Banana Oat Bowl is the perfect cozy breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels you like a pro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 ripe bananas (1 mashed, 1 sliced)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons crushed nuts (optional)
- Extra maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Set a saucepan and nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- In the saucepan, combine oats, milk, mashed banana, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in the skillet and add sliced banana.
- Cook banana slices undisturbed for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and sticky.
- Spoon oats into bowls and top with caramelised bananas.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with nuts, if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best caramelisation and flavor.
- Add nut butter or protein powder to the oats for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Skip the syrup if your bananas are sweet enough naturally.