Bananas and Cream Oatmeal

by Kayla Berman on January 25, 2023 0 comments

Bananas and Cream Oatmeal is an easy and delicious breakfast recipe! Made with old fashioned oats, banana, light brown sugar, and milk … these stovetop oats are perfectly sweet, creamy, and thick. This super simple recipe is bound to be your new go-to oatmeal!

Perfect Classic Stovetop Oatmeal

I love oatmeal in all its different shapes and sizes! There’s baked oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, single serve oatmeal, and stovetop oatmeal.

But the kind of oatmeal that holds perhaps the most special place in my heart is the good old, classic, thick oatmeal. The one you find at a diner or a continental breakfast!

Bananas & Cream Oatmeal is a spruced up, way more tasty version of that. It’s creamy, sweet, simple, and pretty much the perfect classic stovetop oatmeal!

Made with only a few simple ingredients like old fashioned oats, milk, and brown sugar – this recipe serves as the best base to all your favorite toppings!

It is truly one of the best breakfast recipes there is.

Ingredients

This healthy breakfast recipe is made with only a handful of simple ingredients! You probably already have most of them on hand too.

Ingredient Notes

Oats: The base of this recipe is 1/2 cup old fashioned oats! I love Quaker.
Milk: The liquid used in this stovetop oatmeal is 1 cup milk. You can use whichever milk you’d like – soy milk, whole milk, or even oat milk. I personally use unsweetened almond milk!
Banana: Overripe bananas add the perfect natural sweetness to this breakfast recipe. Mashed bananas are mixed into the oats and sliced bananas are added on top. You’ll need 1 banana in total.
Brown Sugar: 1 tbsp light brown sugar adds an extra bit of sweetness here.
Cream: Heavy cream accounts for the cream part of bananas and cream! Or you could use half & half. 1-2 tbsp should do the job!
Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp vanilla extract adds that classic taste to this dish.
Cinnamon: Lastly, 1/2 tsp cinnamon gives this banana oatmeal a delicious warm flavor.

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How To Make This Recipe

This creamy banana oatmeal is incredibly easy to make! You need less than 20 minutes and you’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast ready to go.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the old fashioned oats, almond milk, and water to a small pot on the stovetop.

Step 2: Bring to a boil. Then reduce to low heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until your desired thickness. Stirring intermittently.

Step 3: Remove the cooked oats from the heat. Stir in the mashed banana, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cream.

Step 4: Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl. Top with banana slices, peanut butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Step 5: Enjoy!

Expert Tips

Use old fashioned oats for the creamiest results.

Use the instructed amount of liquid for thinner oatmeal, use a little less liquid for thicker oatmeal.

Stir the oatmeal frequently when simmering on low! I think this makes for nice and creamy oats.

Add however much cinnamon, vanilla extract, and brown sugar as you’d like. The measurements listed are just guidance, I alway think you should go by taste!

Mix in some protein powder! This is a great way to boost the protein and make for a more well rounded breakfast.

Add whatever toppings you’d like! Nut butter, fruit, honey, brown sugar, nuts, raisins, chocolate chips – the options are endless.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of oats should I use for this simple recipe?

I recommend using old fashioned oats for this recipe! They make for such a delicious creamy texture.

How should I top banana and cream oatmeal?

You can add anything you would like to the top of your oatmeal! This recipe is a pretty sweet and simple recipe that will serve as a wonderful base for a bunch of toppings.

My personal favorites include fresh berries, banana slices, and peanut butter. You could also add nuts for a bit of crunch!

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, totally! I think this recipe would be fantastic to double or triple and then heat up throughout the week for some delicious ready-to-go morning meals.

You can prepare it as instructed, allow to cool, and then store in the refrigerator. It will keep best for 2-3 days!

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