Description
Comforting Creamy Whipped Banana Oatmeal brings morning magic to breakfast tables with its silky smooth texture. Nutrient-packed ingredients blend effortlessly, promising a delightful start that energizes you for the day ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup steel-cut oats (or rolled oats)
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1/2 overripe banana, mashed
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) peanut butter
Seasoning:
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine steel-cut oats with almond milk, heating the mixture until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the oats to cook for approximately 15 minutes while periodically stirring to prevent scorching.
- Remove the pan from the heat source when the oatmeal reaches a thick, creamy consistency, recognizing that it will continue to set and thicken during cooling.
- Incorporate the mashed banana, softened coconut oil, rich maple syrup, smooth peanut butter, and a pinch of salt into the oatmeal.
- Thoroughly whisk the ingredients using a fork, ensuring the banana is completely integrated and no substantial chunks remain.
- Transfer the oatmeal to serving bowls, creating a smooth and velvety texture.
- Embellish the dish with an array of complementary toppings such as freshly sliced fruit, crunchy nuts, nutrient-dense seeds, or an additional dollop of peanut butter.
- Serve the oatmeal immediately to enjoy its optimal temperature and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Customize oats by swapping almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew butter to create unique taste variations and accommodate allergies.
- For a lower-sugar option, replace maple syrup with stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or mashed dates to maintain natural sweetness.
- Boost protein content by stirring in a scoop of plant-based protein powder or Greek yogurt during the final mixing stage for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 0.45 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg