Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
Creamy Banana Oatmeal
- 1 medium banana mashed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar or brown sugar alternative
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened milk of choice
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned Oats
Bananas Foster Sauce
- 1 medium banana sliced as desired
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Toppings
- Chopped toasted pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
Creamy Banana Oatmeal
- In a small bowl, mash 1 banana.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in dark brown sugar until dissolved. Add the bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add milk, water, vanilla and oats and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats swell and burst and creates a creamy and thick consistency.
Bananas Foster Sauce
- While the oatmeal cooks, slice banana as desired.
- In a skillet, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter then stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add in maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg and stir.
- Bring sauce to a bowl and add in sliced bananas and toss in toss. Lay each slice flat on cut side. Cook for 1 minute undisturbed. Turn over the slices and cook for 1 minute
Assembly
- When oatmeal is finished cooking distribute into 2 bowls and top with bananas fosters sauce and toasted pecans.
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*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
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