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February 3, 2015Updated: January 23, 2023

Banana Nut Oatmeal

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Start your day off right with a bowl of hearty banana oatmeal sweetened with maple syrup and topped with crunchy walnuts! from www.girlgonegourmet.com

A quick and easy way to dress up oatmeal! This banana nut oatmeal cooks in the microwave and is a great way to start the day.

a bowl of banana nut oatmeal topped with nuts and banana slices

Table of contents

  • Banana Oatmeal Ingredients
  • How to Make It
  • Can you use old-fashioned oats?
  • Can you cook it on the stovetop?
  • More Breakfast Recipes

This banana nut oatmeal I’m sharing with you today is something I love for the weekends, but it’s so easy it’s weekday-worthy, too. So, if you are looking for easy microwave oatmeal that doesn’t come from a packet you’ll love this!

It may look fancy and high-maintenance, but it takes very little time to toss together. Also, it’s very filling – oatmeal, walnuts, and bananas will get you to lunchtime feeling pretty good about life. No need to worry about that hangry “I need to eat something NOW before I diiiieeeee” craziness that tends to hit mid-morning on those days we skip breakfast. Which, for me, happens more often than I’d like to admit.

Banana Oatmeal Ingredients

  • Ripe banana
  • Quick oats
  • Water
  • Salt – just a pinch!
  • Maple syrup
  • Milk – any kind will work! I like it with unsweetened almond milk, but I’ve also made it with whole milk and 2%. Other dairy-free milk will work, too!
  • Chopped walnuts
  • Ground nutmeg, cinnamon, or cloves – your choice!

How to Make It

Peel the banana and slice it in half. Place one half in a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Slice the other half into bite-sized pieces.

Place the oatmeal in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the water and stir. Microwave the oats for one minute.

Add the mashed banana to the cooked oatmeal and stir to combine. Top it with the sliced bananas, walnuts, and maple syrup. Sprinkle the spices over the top and enjoy!

Can you use old-fashioned oats?

Yes, but they will take longer to cook in the microwave – it’s usually about two minutes, but check the package for the recommended cooking time.

Can you cook it on the stovetop?

Yes, but I would increase the water to one cup. Bring it to a boil in a small saucepan or small pot over high heat. Add the oats, lower the heat to medium and simmer them until most of the water is gone.

banana nut oatmeal with a jug of grapefruit juice in the background

I hope you give this banana oatmeal a try. Whether you make it during the week or on the weekend, it’s a happy way to start the day!

Happy oatmeal-making,

April

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A quick and easy oatmeal with bananas, walnuts, and a little maple syrup. It’s a great way to start the day!

  • Author: April Anderson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium-sized banana
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, cinnamon, or cloves

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the banana in half. Mash one half of the banana with a fork until it’s broken down. Slice the other half into 1/4″ slices.
  2. Place the oats in a microwave safe bowl, add the water, and stir to combine. Cook the oats in the microwave for 1 minute. Add the mashed banana, maple syrup, and milk and stir to combine. Top the oatmeal with the sliced bananas, walnuts, and sprinkle the nutmeg over the top.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: whole recipe
  • Calories: 414
  • Sugar: 21.4g
  • Sodium: 349.7mg
  • Fat: 15.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 64.7g
  • Fiber: 7.9g
  • Protein: 10.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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About April Anderson

I’m a passionate home cook, cookbook author, recipe developer, freelance writer, food photographer, and dog mom ❤ I garnish (almost) everything with parsley and believe you can make deliciously amazing dishes with everyday ingredients.

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  1. Judith Barbiaux says

    January 3, 2023 at 8:07 am

    Delicious, plenty sweet with the maple syrup. However, the almond milk cooled the oatmeal too much. If I made it again, I’d warm up the almond milk beforehand.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  2. Trinity Owens says

    June 3, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    I tried out this recipe and I was super escorted too but it was missing some sweetness and flavor from the oats itself and some of the banana flavor.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  3. Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says

    February 5, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Hi April, ok you have convinced me to try oatmeal. Looks so good.

    Reply
  4. LoveCompassionateLee says

    February 5, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I love when my breakfast feels like a dessert or a treat! For that reason, I will reserve this as my Monday morning pick me up. Happy Thursday 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Kelley @ Chef Savvy says

    February 4, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    I love oatmeal! This banana nut oatmeal looks amazing! I too am a serial breakfast skipper. It’s hard to fit in on weekdays!

    Reply
  6. mymansbelly says

    February 4, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Banana nut also works well with a chocolate drizzle…I’m just adding that so that weekday brekkie might seem more appetizing. 😉

    Reply
    • April says

      February 5, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      LOVE that idea!!

      Reply

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