This is for one serving but it would be easy to double or up. It only takes about 15 minutes from preparation time to plate-time.
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup water
1 banana, sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon of maple syrup for sautéing the bananas (you can also use 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to replace the syrup)
1 tablespoon of maple syrup (or brown sugar) for adding to your cooked oatmeal if you want it sweeter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Add oats and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add the vanilla, also the cinnamon if using. Simmer until thickened. The directions on the back of my box says this will take 5 minutes.
While the oatmeal is cooking, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup (or brown sugar) to a large sauté pan. Once it is sizzling add the sliced bananas. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, then flip over gently and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. They should be a nice golden brown by now.
When the oatmeal is done, and if you think you would like it a little sweeter, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of syrup (or brown sugar). Top with the caramelized bananas. Finish off with a few chopped walnuts and you may want to add 1/2 cup of milk (or not).
This was such a delicious way to serve oatmeal I am looking forward to trying it again.
Not for me. I am not a fan of cooked bananas. I am glad you enjoyed it though.
ReplyDeleteThanks EC, it made a nice change.
DeleteSo warm and comforting!! AND healthy!
ReplyDeleteYes Ginny, all of those :)
DeleteLooks good but not for me either. It is not Keto.
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing about the Keto way of eating. I will have to investigate. Thanks Margaret :)
DeleteI seem to remember an aunt doing something similar with bananas. If I am right, I would enjoy your recipe.
ReplyDeleteHi Valerie, I used to go to a New Year's party where they served up Bananas Foster every year. This is similar but not exact. No flames are lit :) Loved that and I loved this. I usually eat bananas plain out of the skin. It was a nice change to have them done this way, and quite easy to do.
DeleteHummm deve de ser delicioso.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
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Foi delicioso, vou aproveitar novamente. Obrigado e uma boa semana e um abraço pra você também :)
Deleteit's been eons since I even had a banana, but your photo makes me want to try some.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! I have one for breakfast but not every day. Sometimes I need a change :)
DeleteHello, Denise!
ReplyDeleteYum, I love bananas and oatmeal. I would definitely try this recipe. Thanks for sharing. Happy Monday, enjoy your day! Wishing you a great new week ahead.
Hi Eileen, it's one of my favorite breakfasts. Happy week to you :)
Deleteit sounds delish but like a few others, doesn't fit in my food plan... it looks really good to me. I put cruncy peanut butter in my oatmeal...
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, now peanut butter sounds great. I would be a fan of that added to my oatmeal :)
DeleteI know I will try making cartelized bananas thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, easy to do. Hope you enjoy :)
DeleteOh yum .... Doubling it tomorrow morning. I really like oatmeal at least a couple times a week, but sometimes you need to dress it up. Bill was definitely not a fan of overnight oats, the last change-up I tried. I’m pretty sure he will love this one. Thanks for being my recipe finder ))!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sallie and you are very welcome. I have been an oatmeal fan since cold mornings in the wintertime of my childhood :) I've never tried the overnight oats.
DeleteYes!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you said 'Yes!' :)
DeleteI think I would prefer it with raw banana and a bit of syrup. I would be two lazy to have to cook two things separately for breakfast!! Sure it tastes good though. Have a good week, Diane
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, normally I eat my banana plain but when the mood strikes me I like something a little different. You have a good week too :)
DeleteYUM!
ReplyDeleteI need to quite reading blogs. You all are making me hungry!
Smiling here Sandi. I just had lunch so I am not so hungry right now :)
DeleteI tend to go for oatmeal more often over the winter.
ReplyDeleteIt was always a winter food for me too William. When it starts to get hotter around here I will be back to eating yogurt for breakfast :)
DeleteThanks for sharing your recipe Denise.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
You are very welcome Jan, a small payback for all the delicious ones you share :)
DeleteHow delicious!
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