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Banana Blueberry Oatmeal
Creamy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal made on the stovetop with old-fashioned oats, ripe bananas, and blueberries. Ready in about 10 minutes, this healthy breakfast is filling, meal-prep friendly, and easy to customize for busy mornings.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats 110 grams
- 1 to 1.5 cups water see notes
- 1 to 1.5 cup milk of choice see notes
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar or pure maple syrup
- ½ cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts almonds or nuts of choice.
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional
- Optional toppings for serving: mini chocolate chips, additional berries, almond or peanut butter, shredded coconut, granola, a sprinkle of cinnamon
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Instructions
- Bring water and milk to a gentle boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in oats, ½ of the sliced banana and reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally. Mash the banana while stirring so the banana slices melt into the oats.
- Cook until oats are tender and oatmeal thickens ( about 5–7 minutes)
- Turn off the heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and brown sugar or maple syrup.
- Banana blueberry Oatmeal is ready!
- To serve : Portion creamy oats into two bowls and serve warm topped with remaining half sliced banana, fresh blueberries, chia seeds, walnuts and drizzle of peanut butter (optional). If needed, add a splash of milk or cream and maple syrup and serve immediately! Enjoy!
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Notes
Oats-to-liquid ratio: A good rule of thumb is 1:2, for every 1 cup of oats, use 2 cups of liquid (water, milk, or a mix of both). If you prefer a looser, creamier oatmeal, increase the liquid to a 1:3 ratio.
Use ripe bananas for the best results: Ripe or slightly spotty bananas add natural sweetness and creaminess. If your banana isn't very ripe, you may need a little extra sweetener at the end.
Keep the heat gentle: Cooking on high heat can cause the liquid to evaporate too quickly, leaving the oats undercooked. A gentle simmer gives you creamier, evenly cooked oatmeal.
Add blueberries at the right time: If you prefer adding them to the oatmeal, stir them in toward the end for juicy berries that hold their shape. Adding them too early can thin the oatmeal and turn it purple (still tasty, just different).
Taste before sweetening: Banana sweetness varies. Always taste at the end and adjust with brown sugar or maple syrup only if needed.
For vegan oatmeal: use water or plant-based milk (like almond, soy, oat, or coconut), and sweeten with maple syrup instead of brown sugar if needed.
For gluten-free oatmeal: Use certified gluten-free oats. The taste and texture remain the same.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg
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