Nut-Free Creamy Oatmeal with Banana Slices
Wake up to a wholesome and comforting breakfast with this Nut-Free Creamy Oatmeal with Banana Slices! Made with rolled oats, your choice of dairy or nut-free milk, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, this recipe is perfect for a warm, hearty start to the day. A touch of cinnamon and vanilla elevates the flavor, while the absence of nuts makes it an allergy-friendly option for the whole family. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy and healthy way to fuel your morning. Whether you’re looking for a quick weekday meal or a cozy weekend treat, this creamy oatmeal delivers on taste and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or nut-free alternative like oat milk or soy milk)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 large ripe banana
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, milk of choice, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the oatmeal is cooking, peel and slice the ripe banana into thin rounds.
Once the oatmeal is ready, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cinnamon and vanilla extract.
Divide the oatmeal between two serving bowls.
Top each serving with banana slices.
Drizzle each bowl with honey or maple syrup before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy a delicious, creamy, and nut-free breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1155 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
