Description
A wholesome and comforting No Sugar Added Breakfast Banana Oatmeal recipe that’s naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and flavored with warm cinnamon. This quick and easy oatmeal is perfect for a healthy start to your day, made with rolled oats, water, milk, and optional nuts for added crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
Flavor and Sweetener
- 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 rolling 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, reduce the heat to medium, and cook the oats until they become soft and tender, typically about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Banana and Cinnamon: Stir in the mashed ripe banana and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon into the cooked oats to naturally sweeten and flavor the oatmeal.
- Mix in Milk: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of milk or plant-based milk to achieve a creamy texture and enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the warm oatmeal into bowls and top with 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts, if desired, for added texture and nutrients. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness without adding sugar.
- You can substitute water with milk for creamier oatmeal, adjusting the liquid amount accordingly.
- Chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans add protein and healthy fats but are optional.
- Feel free to add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors if preferred.
- This oatmeal is best served fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated within 1-2 days.
