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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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Banana Walnut Oatmeal

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Ingredients for Banana Walnut Oatmeal

  • 1% Low Fat Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Quick Oats
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus extra for garnish (optional)

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!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

6g

Carbs

15g

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