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Banana Walnut Oatmeal

This oatmeal is prepared by cooking rolled oats with milk until creamy, then stirring in sliced bananas and toasted walnuts. The dish features a combination of smooth, cooked oats with added crunch from the nuts and the caramelized sweetness of bananas, resulting in a hearty and textured breakfast bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: breakfast, healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based) for cooking oats
  • 2 bananas ripe bananas sliced for cooking and topping
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted before adding
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional, for sweetness
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Toaster or oven for toasting nuts

Method
 

  1. Measure out 1 cup of rolled oats and set aside. Slice ripe bananas into thin rounds. Toast chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, then set aside.
    1 cup rolled oats
  2. Pour 2 cups of milk into a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, watching for small bubbles along the edges with a soft bubbling sound.
    1 cup rolled oats
  3. Add the rolled oats to the simmering milk, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture begins to thicken after about 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender and creamy, about 5-6 minutes.
    1 cup rolled oats
  4. Stir in sliced bananas, allowing them to cook briefly until just soft and slightly caramelized around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and optional honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness, stirring to combine.
    1 cup rolled oats
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and evenly distribute the oatmeal into bowls. Top each serving with the toasted walnuts for crunch and serve immediately.
    1 cup rolled oats
  6. Optional: Garnish with extra banana slices or a drizzle of honey, if desired, for added flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional toppings like raisins, cinnamon, or yogurt for variety.