Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Creamy oats meet ripe banana and honey in a quick, warm cereal bowl for breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1/2 cup rolled oats

→ Liquids

02 - 2/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
08 - Extra banana slices

# Directions:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the rolled oats with the milk until evenly combined.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon; stir thoroughly.
03 - Heat the mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir once more, then top with the remaining banana slices and any desired optional toppings before serving warm.
05 - Consume immediately for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting for toast to brown, and you get a hot, creamy breakfast that actually keeps you full.
  • You can stir it together half-asleep and still end up with something that tastes like you tried.
02 -
  • The oats will keep cooking for a few seconds after you stop the microwave, so pull them out when they still look slightly loose.
  • If you mash half the banana before microwaving, the oats turn almost pudding-like and taste even sweeter without adding extra sugar.
03 -
  • Stir halfway through microwaving to prevent hot spots and ensure the oats cook evenly without turning gummy.
  • Let the bowl sit for 30 seconds after the microwave stops, the oats will thicken up and the temperature will even out perfectly.
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