20-Minute Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
Description
An easy banana oatmeal recipe made in just 20 minutes. Caramelized bananas get cooked into the oatmeal and spooned over top for the most flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
- 1 cup whole milk, or non-dairy milk of choice
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch kosher salt
- Pinch each nutmeg and ginger, optional
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- Chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, optional
- Pure maple syrup
- Heavy cream or milk
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
Instructions
- Mash 1 banana in a small bowl.
- Slice 1 banana into ½-inch thick slices.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup and cook, stirring occasionally until mixture bubbles and starts to turn dark amber brown, about 1 ½ minutes. Add mashed banana and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in 1 cup milk, ¾ cup oats, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, pinch salt, and pinch ginger and nutmeg, if using. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons water and ½ teaspoon vanilla, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons maple syrup in a skillet over medium-high until bubbly and starting to turn golden brown. Add banana slices in a single layer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.
- Divide oatmeal between 2 bowls and top with caramelized bananas.
- Top bowls with desired toppings such as toasted and chopped nuts, additional maple syrup, a splash of cream or milk and flaky sea salt.
Notes
The oatmeal itself can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store the cooked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Reheat in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or reheat over medium-low on the stove top. You may need additional milk or water to thin.
You can easily double the recipe if you're planning to serve more than two people.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 6gSugar: 38g
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