Description
A wholesome and comforting No Sugar Added Breakfast Banana Oatmeal recipe that combines rolled oats and ripe banana for natural sweetness. This quick and easy oatmeal is perfect for a healthy start to your day, featuring cinnamon for warmth and optional chopped nuts for added texture and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
Flavoring
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Finishing Touches
- 1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat to prepare the base for cooking the oats.
- Cook Oats: Add 1 cup of rolled oats to the boiling water, then reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats become soft and absorb most of the water, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Banana and Cinnamon: Stir in the mashed ripe banana and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon into the cooked oats to infuse natural sweetness and warm flavor.
- Incorporate Milk: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of milk or your preferred plant-based milk to achieve a creamy texture.
- Serve with Nuts: Serve the oatmeal warm, topped with 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts if desired, for added crunch and nutrition.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness without added sugar.
- Substitute water with milk for creamier oatmeal if preferred.
- Plant-based milk options like almond, oat, or soy milk work well.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add healthy fats and protein.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
