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Banana Nut Oatmeal
This banana nut oatmeal is a delicious and healthy breakfast that combines ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts.
- Prep time
- 3 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup water or milk
- pinch of sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- ½ banana (sliced)
- 2 Tablespoons walnuts (toasted)
- ½ Tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- 1
Add oats, water or milk, salt, cinnamon and vanilla (if using) to a pot or saucepan over medium/high heat.
- 2
Bring mixture to a low boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes; stirring occasionally. Oatmeal is ready when the oats have soaked up most of the liquid and are creamy.
- 3
Transfer to a bowl and add top oats with banana slices, toasted walnuts, peanut butter and chia seeds. You can also add the banana slices during the cooking process. The banana will add a ton of flavor and a bit of sweetness to the oatmeal.