Banana Walnut Oatmeal Recipe

Start your day with this creamy, dreamy Banana Walnut Oatmeal! Made with milk for extra richness and perfectly ripe bananas for natural sweetness, this 8-minute recipe is the ultimate breakfast or snack. A delicious and healthy way to use up those overripe bananas!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 259.3 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Banana Walnut Oatmeal

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How to Make Banana Walnut Oatmeal

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup water.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming hot (but not boiling).
  3. Add 1/2 cup rolled oats and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes, or until creamy and desired consistency is reached.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 medium mashed ripe banana and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
  5. Divide oatmeal between two bowls. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts and an additional drizzle of maple syrup (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

6g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Banana Walnut Oatmeal?

Banana Walnut Oatmeal takes about 13 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Banana Walnut Oatmeal?

Banana Walnut Oatmeal has approximately 259.3 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Walnut Oatmeal?

The key ingredients for Banana Walnut Oatmeal are 1% Low Fat Milk, Salt, Quick Oats, Banana, Walnuts, Maple Syrup. See the full list with measurements above.

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