Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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2 cups milk or water
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1 large ripe banana, sliced
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2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
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extra banana slices
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peanut butter
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chia seeds
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yogurt
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granola
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk (or water), and salt.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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Add the sliced banana and cinnamon.
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Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once the oats are soft and creamy, remove from heat.
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Stir in honey or maple syrup if desired.
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Top with chopped nuts and serve warm.
Notes
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Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
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Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Add extra milk if the oatmeal becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg