Our fluffy banana stovetop oatmeal is a morning favorite! It’s made with rolled oats, mashed banana, chia seeds, and a little bit of maple syrup.
If you ask me, this amazing oatmeal tastes just like banana bread, but in oatmeal form! I can’t wait for you to make this and love it.
The Secret to Fluffy Oatmeal
You’re all I ever wanted.
You’re all I ever needed.
Yeah.
That’s what I sang the entire time I ate this oatmeal. This recipe reminds me of college when I first fell in love with oatmeal for breakfast. Banana stovetop oatmeal was my go-to because I knew it would keep me full all day and I could get so much volume out of one serving (thank you chia seeds and extra almond milk).
Do you know what the secret to extra fluffy stovetop oatmeal is? Double whipping it with extra almond milk. Once you think it’s done cooking, add a little bit more milk and then keep on stirring! It becomes super voluminous and delicious.
What you Need
This recipe calls for rolled oats as opposed to any other kind of oats (steel cut, quick cooking, etc.). Feel free to double or triple this recipe. You may need a little bit extra liquid, but other than that it should be pretty true to the recipe. Here’s what else you’ll need:
- Rolled Oats
Almond milk- Maple syrup
- Banana
- Chia seeds
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
We topped ours with some walnuts, freshly sliced banana, and some banana bread chunks. YAS PLEASE. If you’re a nut butter lover, we highly recommend almond butter for this.
Why Stovetop Oats?
Why make stovetop oats when you can just make them in the microwave? I know it takes longer to make, but once you make oats on the stove, you’re never going to use the microwave again! Stovetop oats have the best texture. They’re so fluffy and satisfying and they pretty much melt in your mouth with every bite.
Topping suggestions
Because every bowl of oats needs toppings. Here are our suggestions for this amazing recipe.
- sliced bananas
- walnuts
- ground cinnamon
You’ll also note that we had some extra homemade banana bread that we topped our bowls with. Banana bread on top of banana bread oats? YES.
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Fluffy Banana Stovetop Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2.5 cups plain, unsweetened almond milk divided into 2 cups and 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 medium banana mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (minus 1/2 cup almond milk) into a medium sauce pan. Turn to high medium/high heat, mix, and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat down to low/medium and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring consistently until oatmeal thickens.
- Add 1/2 cup more almond milk and mix again. Let simmer for 1-2 more minutes. We call this double whipped.
- Top with walnuts, bananas, and chunks of banana bread.
Tips & Notes
-Nutrition information does not include toppings.
-Option to double or triple this recipe.
Watch It
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These were top tier! I just made 1 serve of 40gm oats and some banana essence, and topped with 1/2 banana, 10gm pecans and 5gm coconut flakes. Very tasty and very close to the flavour of banana bread (not the texture of course)
Want to try this, Can this be made with regular full cream milk?
Definitely! Would be super creamy and delicious 😀
I’m not really a fan of oatmeal unless it’s the junky kind in a packet lol But some recent health issues forced me to eat more bland foods for a few days and I found this recipe during a search. It did not disappoint! I topped mine with a tablespoon of the NuttZo butter and YUM! I had leftovers for work this morning and it was so perfect on a cold rainy day. I made another batch tonight to take to work the next couple days. Really great oatmeal recipe.
Addicted to this recipe. Made it twice now and I can’t get enough. Love the flavor and texture
One of my favorites, too!
So good! I did (admittedly) try it with quick oats because I didn’t have any rolled pats left.. the cooking time was quicker but it still turned out super fluffy! halved the recipe just to make some for myself! Topped with a bit of frozen banana and walnuts and watched my roommate drool as I ate it… such a good recipe for winter!
Glad you loved this!
This is my husband’s and my absolute favorite way to prepare oatmeal. I’ve made it four times already this winter and we’re not regular oatmeal eaters. I like to add a pinch of salt while cooking then top it with sliced bananas, toasted walnuts, flax seeds and almond or peanut butter. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this great recipe with us. 🙂
I had this for breakfast this morning, topped with banana slices and chocolate chips, and it was so so yummy!!
BEST
Husband said this was restaurant-quality oatmeal – the best oatmeal he’s ever had! And I have to agree – the level of sweetness, along with the texture – A+! I also used a frozen banana & our topping was around 1/4 cup of walnuts. We really enjoyed this – will be in our regular oatmeal recipe rotation! Thank you!
YAS!!!!
AAAAHMAZING!! Reminds me of warm banana bread right out of the oven!! Will be making again for sure!!!
YAY! Would love it if you would give us a star rating!
This has great flavor! I used a frozen banana, so my liquid content was a little too much. When I make it again, I’d start with 1/2 cups of milk instead of 2.
So yummy! Tried to be an oatmeal fan for a while and just gave up because it never tasted good. Well then I found this recipe and I’ve been eating it almost daily! Is it crazy I like it better on the second day? Think the chia seeds thicken. Anyway, SO GOOD!
Love this recipe!!! Question though – is the serving size 1/2 of the recipe? 1/2 of cooked results? 1/2 cup? Sorry but I’m new to counting calories so I’m trying to get it right! Thanks!
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS
“Here’s a list of ingredients. Mix them all together. Oh, and by the way, you’ll need banana bread, sorry you didn’t pick that up at the store because we never put it in the ingredients section”
That’s just to put on the top when everything is done. Jeez.
I’ve never really been a huge oatmeal fan, but I’m sick of the usual morning breakfasts so I thought I’d branch out. I’m so happy I found this recipe. I have 2 boys- a 3 year old and a 9 month old- and I don’t have to fight them at ALL to eat this. I did add 2 bananas instead of just 1 because we love bananas in this house LOL but it’s a GREAT recipe. I’ll be trying more of your recipes for sure! Great job!
I love this so much!!! And your kiddos like oatmeal, that’s just the best 🙂
Made this for breakfast this morning. My two year old called it Ice Cream Oatmeal and my husband (who never eats breakfast or Oatmeal) had a huge bowl and said it was delicious. I didn’t add any of the toppings and will definitely be making this again.
OMG. Ice Cream Oatmeal!!! That is the best thing I’ve heard all day.
I just had our little boy in February and I only recently realized how much more energy I have with a bowl of oatmeal in the morning! This is a great one for getting the baby weight off, too – thanks!
BEST point in the best for Eating,,,,
Looks very Delicious. I have to try this. Seems pretty easy instructions! Thank you, Lee:)