Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printer View)

A warm oatmeal bowl with creamy oats, ripe banana, honey, and cinnamon, ready in just minutes.

# Components:

→ Grains

01 - 1/2 cup rolled oats

→ Liquids

02 - 2/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
08 - Extra banana slices

# Method steps:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the rolled oats and milk until evenly mixed.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon; stir to blend fully.
03 - Heat the mixture in the microwave on high power for 1 minute.
04 - Stir the oats, then microwave again for 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and most of the liquid is absorbed.
05 - Stir once more, top with remaining banana slices and any desired optional toppings, then serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It cooks faster than your coffee brews, so you can actually eat breakfast on a chaotic morning.
  • The banana melts into the oats and sweetens everything naturally, no measuring spoons required.
  • One bowl, one spoon, two minutes, and youre done with cleanup before you even sit down.
02 -
  • If you skip the first stir after one minute, the oats can volcano over the side of the bowl and make a mess in your microwave.
  • Mashing half the banana into the oats before microwaving creates this thick, naturally sweet base that tastes like you added way more sugar than you did.
03 -
  • Use a bowl that's bigger than you think you need, the oats bubble up fast and a shallow bowl will overflow every time.
  • Let the oats sit for 30 seconds after microwaving, they keep cooking and thickening even after you pull them out.
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