Description
Start your morning with this comforting, warm caramelized banana porridge! Creamy oats are topped with golden, buttery bananas for a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. This easy, quick breakfast is perfect for those chilly mornings.
Ingredients
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For the Porridge:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (or steel-cut oats, adjust cooking time accordingly)
- 1 cup milk (or water, or plant-based milk like almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Caramelized Bananas:
- 1 ripe banana, sliced lengthwise or into rounds
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Yogurt or a splash of milk
- Granola for crunch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats have softened and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes for rolled oats, 20-30 minutes for steel-cut oats). Add more milk or water if needed.
- While the oats cook, heat the coconut oil or butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the banana slices and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until the bananas are golden and caramelized. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Once the porridge is ready, spoon it into bowls. Top with caramelized banana slices and any additional toppings you prefer (nuts, honey, granola, etc.).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Steel-cut oats offer a chewier texture and take longer to cook. If you prefer a smoother consistency, use rolled oats.
- To make this recipe vegan, simply substitute the butter with coconut oil and use plant-based milk.
- You can adjust the level of sweetness by using more or less brown sugar or maple syrup for the caramelized bananas.
- For extra protein, add Greek yogurt on top or stir in a scoop of protein powder while cooking the oats.
- Feel free to swap the banana for other caramelizable fruits like peaches, apples, or pears.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310-400 calories (depending on toppings)
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8-10g (depending on the fat source used)
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg