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Banana Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal
Banana Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal is a quick, easy, and hearty breakfast recipe made with quick oats, cinnamon, raisins, ripe bananas, and maple syrup. It’s creamy, warm, comforting, and ready in minutes. You can even make it ahead of time, and it is perfect for busy mornings.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats
- 1 to 1.5 cups water see notes
- 1 to 1.5 cups milk of choice see notes
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 tablespoon raisins plus more for topping
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon plus more for topping
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar optional
- For serving: walnuts or nuts of choice, chia seeds, additional sweetener
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Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk and water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Stir in the quick oats, raisins, half of the sliced banana and cinnamon until well combined.
- Lower the heat, simmer, and cook the oatmeal, stirring occasionally. Mash the banana while stirring so the banana slices melt into the oats.
- Cook until the oats have thickened and are tender about 3-5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and mix in sea salt and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal is ready to serve!
- Portion oats into two bowls and serve warm topped with remaining half sliced banana, chia seeds, walnuts, additional raisins, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 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: Typically, the ratio for oats to liquid is 1:2, so for 1 cup of quick oats, use 2 cups of liquid (water, milk, or a mix of both). We prefer a 1:3 ratio. You can adjust the liquid for the desired consistency: less for thicker oatmeal and more for a thinner texture.
Cook on medium-low heat: Avoid cooking on high heat to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
Texture: For creamier oatmeal, use milk instead of water and cook longer. For a chewier texture, cook for less time.
Customize Sweetness: Add maple syrup or sweetener to your taste. If your bananas are ripe and sweet, skip the sweetener.
To make it heartier and healthier: stir in chia seeds, flaxseeds, nut butter, or a scoop of protein powder for added fiber and protein.
Vegan and Dairy-Free oatmeal: Use plant-based milk (e.g., almond, oat, or soy) and sweeten with maple syrup.
Meal-prep friendly: Double or triple the recipe to meal-prep for the week! Store in the fridge and reheat with a splash of milk or water.
Enhance Flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon for a spiced twist.
Customize Your Toppings: For extra flavor and crunch, add chopped nuts, shredded coconut, nut butter, or fresh fruit like apples or berries.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 2mg
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