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Banana Bread Oatmeal

Gluten-free, vegan banana bread oatmeal that's super simple to whip up and tastes like the real deal. Add some caramelized bananas and toasted walnuts on top for a gourmet breakfast!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 banana sliced (divided)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup plus more for serving

Instructions

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  1. Add oats, cinnamon, vanilla, sea salt and half of the banana slices to a medium pot. Add water and stir to combine.
  2. Heat over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Be sure to stir the oats several times while cooking to make sure the banana slices melt into the oats and the oats don't stick to the pot. You’ll know the oatmeal is done when all the liquid is absorbed and the oats are thick and fluffy.
  3. While oats are cooking, heat a skillet over medium and add coconut oil and maple syrup. Add remaining banana slices and walnuts to the skillet. Cook banana slices 2 minutes on each side or until they start to get a golden crust. Heat walnuts until just toasted. Remove from heat.
  4. Place cooked oats into a bowl and top with caramelized bananas and walnuts. For sweeter oats, drizzle with extra maple syrup.

Notes

  • Want to add protein? I like to amp up the protein content by adding ½ to 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder to the oats while cooking.
  • Want to reduce the sugar content? For less sugar, leave out the maple syrup or use a natural calorie-free option like stevia.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 160mg (7%) Potassium 481mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Potassium 481mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.