Creamy Banana Oatmeal (4-ingredient)
A luxuriously creamy and sweet banana oatmeal made with just four main base ingredients. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and plant-based breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop or Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1 medium banana (ripe or overripe)
½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
1 cup (240 ml) milk or water
⅙ tsp salt
½ to 1 tbsp maple syrup
½ tbsp peanut butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅓ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Stovetop: Mash the banana in a small saucepan. Add oats, liquid, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until creamy. Stir in syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon before serving.
- Microwave: Mash banana in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add oats, liquid, and salt. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir well, then microwave in 30-second increments until desired thickness is reached. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Notes
- Use an overripe banana for maximum sweetness.
- Substitute almond or soy milk for the creamiest vegan result.
- Add a splash of extra milk at the end if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 15.2 g
- Sodium: 721.5 mg
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61.8 g
- Fiber: 8.9 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg