Fluffy Banana Stovetop Oatmeal
Published 7/21/2019 • Updated 10/7/2019
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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
Almond milkWhy 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
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Fluffy Banana Stovetop Oatmeal
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.
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
*start with 2 cups and add more by the 1/4 cup.
-Nutrition information does not include toppings.
-Option to double or triple this recipe.
-Nutrition information does not include toppings.
-Option to double or triple this recipe.
Watch It
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Nutrition
Calories: 328 kcal, Carbohydrates: 60 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 7 g, Fiber: 10 g, Sugar: 20 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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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:)
This honestly looks incredible! x
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I’m amazed by the fluff factor that tho oatmeal brings! It’s probably so filling and tastes exactly like banana bread!
Yum! What banana bread recipe did you use???
We are in the middle of perfecting one right now. So that was from a not so perfect recipe 😀 Coming soon!
Mkay this looks too good. Definitely making!!
Made this for breakfast this morning. Superb!