Banana Bread Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas

Gluten-free, vegan banana bread oatmeal that tastes like the real deal and is super simple to whip up. Add some caramelized bananas and toasted walnuts on top for a gourmet breakfast!

I am a huge oatmeal fan and will eat oatmeal just about any way… baked, on the stovetop, as muffins, cold as overnight oats… you name it, if it has the world oatmeal in it, count me in! So, needless to say, I love coming up with new oatmeal recipes for you.

Why I Love Oatmeal

Oats are an amazing grain. They’re naturally gluten-free and provide a good amount of vitamins, minerals, fiber and even antioxidants. Oats have been shown to help lower cholesterol, help control blood sugar fluctuations, help improve skin concerns and even help with weight loss. They are basically a “super grain.” Oats can be used in a variety of ways – oatmeal (duh!), energy balls, muffins and other baked goods.

Banana Bread Turned Into Oatmeal

I love warming up a slice of banana bread and topping it with coconut oil or a nut butter — it’s a simple breakfast, a delicious snack or, let’s be real, a bomb dessert too. So when I was brainstorming new oatmeal recipes, “banana bread” popped in my head and I knew it was going to be a hit.

Ingredients in Banana Bread Oatmeal

• rolled oats (gluten-free if needed) – old fashioned rolled oats are best for this recipe. If you have steel cut oats, try my recipe for steel cut oatmeal.
• water or dairy-free milk 
• cinnamon
• vanilla
• sea salt
• banana
• chopped walnuts
• coconut oil
• maple syrup (plus more for serving)

Customize Your Banana Bread Oatmeal

Toppings – This oatmeal has a delicious base recipe that you can build your own flavors on. I chose to top it with caramelized bananas (yum) and toasted walnuts (double yum), but feel free to make this recipe your own!

Protein powder – You can easily make this oatmeal a high-protein meal by adding in a little protein powder.

Overnight Oats – You could use these ingredients to make a delicious overnight oats recipe if that’s more your style.

More Oatmeal Recipes You’ll Love:

• Peanut Butter Banana Chia Oatmeal
• Protein Oatmeal
• Baked Oatmeal Cups 4-Ways
• Blueberry Baked Oatmeal 
• Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal 

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Banana Bread Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas

5 from 20 votes

Gluten-free, vegan banana bread oatmeal that tastes like the real deal and is super simple to whip up. Add some caramelized bananas and toasted walnuts on top for a gourmet breakfast!

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• ½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 banana, sliced (divided)
• 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup, plus more for serving

Instructions

 

• Add oats, cinnamon, vanilla, sea salt and half of the banana slices to a medium pot. Add water and stir to combine.
• Heat over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Be sure to stir the oats several times while cooking to make sure the banana slices melt into the oats and the oats don't stick to the pot.
• You’ll know the oatmeal is done when all the liquid is absorbed and the oats are thick and fluffy.
• While oats are cooking, heat a skillet over medium and add coconut oil and maple syrup. Add remaining banana slices and walnuts to the skillet.
• Cook banana slices 2 minutes on each side or until they start to get a golden crust. Heat walnuts until just toasted. Remove from heat.
• Place cooked oats into a bowl and top with caramelized bananas and walnuts. For sweeter oats, drizzle with extra maple syrup.

Notes

• I like to amp up the protein content by adding ½ to 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder to the oats while cooking.
• For less sugar, leave out the maple syrup or use a natural calorie-free option like stevia.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Calories: 435kcal Carbohydrates: 67g Protein: 8g Fat: 18g Fiber: 8g Sugar: 25g

Author: Brittany Mullins

Course: Breakfast

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