Banana Oatmeal
This banana oatmeal will fuel you up for the day. Mashed bananas add sweetness, and the warm spices and maple syrup complete this quick and comforting breakfast.
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe bananas, divided
- 3 cups low-fat milk
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (see tip)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Peel and slice 1 banana; reserve for serving. Using a fork, mash the remaining 3 bananas in a large saucepan. Add milk and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, scraping the bottom of the pan often with a wooden spoon. Stir in oats, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan often with the spoon, until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Divide the oatmeal evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with the reserved banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired, and serve immediately.
