Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Print)

A quick, wholesome bowl blending creamy oats and ripe banana for a cozy breakfast.

# Components:

→ 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 rolled oats with milk thoroughly.
02 - Stir in half of the banana slices, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon until well combined.
03 - Heat the mixture on high power for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and absorbed.
04 - Stir again, then top with the remaining banana slices and optional toppings as desired.
05 - Enjoy the oatmeal bowl immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It cooks in the same bowl you eat from, which means one less dish to wash when you're barely functional.
  • The banana melts into the oats and creates a creamy texture without needing extra butter or sugar.
  • You can make it with whatever milk you have on hand, and it always turns out comforting and warm.
02 -
  • Stop the microwave if you see it start to bubble up toward the rim, because oatmeal will absolutely overflow and make a mess you do not want to clean.
  • Stirring halfway through isn't optional, it redistributes the heat and keeps the oats from getting gummy on the bottom.
03 -
  • If you're adding nut butter, stir it in right after microwaving while everything is still hot so it melts into the oats instead of sitting on top in a clump.
  • A pinch of salt before microwaving brings out the sweetness of the banana and makes the whole bowl taste more balanced.
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