Description
- Banana Oatmeal is a simple and nutritious breakfast dish that is quick to make and packed with health benefits. With just a few ingredients and a saucepan, you can whip up a delicious bowl of oatmeal in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1 and 1/2 cups of milk of your choice
- A pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: honey, nuts, berries, or peanut butter
EQUIPMENT
- A bowl for mashing the banana.
- A saucepan for cooking the oatmeal.
- A fork for mashing the banana and stirring the oatmeal.
- Measuring cups for measuring the ingredients.
- A serving bowl for serving the finished dish.
Instructions
Step 1: Take a ripe banana and mash it in a bowl with a fork until it’s smooth. If you prefer a sweeter taste, use a ripe banana that has a lot of brown spots.
Step 2: Add Oats, Liquid, and Salt: Pour 1 cup of rolled oats into a saucepan, add the mashed banana, 1 and 1/2 cups of milk and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together.
Step 3: Place the saucepan on medium heat and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened. If the oatmeal is too thick, you can add more liquid.
Step 4: Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and add your favorite toppings. Some popular options include honey, nuts, berries, or peanut butter.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter the oatmeal will be. If you prefer a sweeter taste, use a ripe banana that has a lot of brown spots.
- Adjust the consistency: If the oatmeal is too thick, you can add more liquid to reach your desired consistency. Conversely, if it’s too thin, you can cook it for a few extra minutes to thicken it up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 2.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 32.1g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Protein: 5.6g
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