Banana Bread Oatmeal Recipe 🍌🥣
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
A delightful breakfast concoction from the wonderful folks at Quaker Oats! This Banana Bread Oatmeal is elevated with the nutty goodness of toasted pecans, and it’s dairy-free when made with soy milk (and soy yogurt, if you fancy!). It’s a perfect blend of tropical flavors, ideal for a quick, hearty morning meal.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | Nonfat milk |
| 3 cups | Soy milk |
| 3/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 teaspoons | Ground nutmeg |
| 2 cups | Oats |
| 2 | Bananas |
| 2 – 3 | Pecans |
| – | Banana (for garnish) |
| – | Pecan halves (for garnish) |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Oatmeal:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the nonfat milk (or soy milk), brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and ground nutmeg to a gentle boil. Watch it carefully to prevent boiling over.
- Stir in the oats and return the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 minute if using quick oats, or 5 minutes for old fashioned oats. Stir occasionally until most of the liquid is absorbed.
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Add the Goodness:
- Remove the oatmeal from the heat.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and pecans. 🍌🥜
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Serve it Up:
- Spoon the warm oatmeal into six cereal bowls.
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Garnish:
- Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt (or soy yogurt), sliced bananas, and pecan halves, if desired.
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Toasted Pecans:
- If you’d like to add an extra touch of flavor, toast the pecans!
- Spread the pecans evenly in a shallow baking pan and bake at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes until they’re light golden brown.
- Alternatively, you can spread the nuts evenly on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, then stir.
- Continue to microwave on HIGH, checking every 30 seconds, until the nuts are fragrant and nicely browned. 🌰🔥
Tips:
- Want to make it even more banana-y? Add extra sliced bananas on top!
- Love the crunch? Toast extra pecans to keep on hand for snacking or future oatmeal bowls.
- If you prefer a sweeter oatmeal, drizzle a bit of honey or maple syrup over the top.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 339.1
- Total Fat: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 2.5mg
- Sodium: 54.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 57.2g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.2g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 13.8g
Recipe Tags:
Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Winter, Brunch, < 15 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy
This Banana Bread Oatmeal recipe is a delightful way to start your day with a burst of tropical flavors and wholesome goodness. Whether you’re a fan of traditional oatmeal or looking for a new twist, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast rotation! 🍌✨
