Bananas and Cream Oatmeal
This Bananas and Cream Oatmeal has been my go-to easy breakfast recipe as of late! It’s rich in protein (26 grams!), naturally sweetened, and divinely wholesome. What I love most about this oatmeal is the texture. The combination of mashed ripe banana, unsweetened soy milk, and jelly-textured chia seeds makes for a delightfully creamy bowl of goodness. Once the flavor is bumped up with vanilla and a pinch of salt, it reminds of me of that rich and creamy oatmeal that I enjoyed growing up as a kid. Once studded with sliced bananas, buttery walnuts, and a drizzling of maple syrup, you have an outstanding and nutritious breakfast!
SPROUTED OATS
You can use any kind of rolled oats for this bananas and cream oatmeal (just make sure they don’t need to be cooked on the stovetop… any rolled variety will work well!). As for my personal favorite, I love these sprouted oats. No, this is not sponsored but I do love the taste and texture of these oats. They are also more nutritious and have more protein that traditional oats, which I quite like.
SOY MILK AND BANANAS
Once the oats have been soaking in some boiling water, you are ready to add the bananas and soy milk. For this recipe, you will need two bananas. One is to mash into the oats and the other is to slice and place on top. Once the first banana is mashed, it creates a lovely, creamy texture while naturally sweetening the oats. Then, the second one will provide a nice contrast of texture.
As for the soy milk, I like to use brands with the simplest ingredients. The one I use is just organic soybeans and water! Try to find that if you can. That said, what I love most about soy milk is its creamy texture AND its fabulous protein content. It’s honestly a great hack if you are looking to add more plant-protein into your diet. If you don’t like soy milk, you can use whatever plant milk you’d like! Of course, full-fat oat milk would be scrumptious here.
FINISHING THE BANANAS AND CREAM OATMEAL
Now it’s time to add the chia seeds, vanilla, and sea salt. The chia seeds are crucial for this recipe, as they add protein and loads of nutrition. But most importantly, they help to create a thick and creamy texture that makes this oatmeal excellent. A pinch of sea salt helps to bring out all of the flavors. Just a pinch and please don’t skip.
Now let’s talk about the vanilla. I LOVE this paste from Trader Joe’s. It is excellent with an intense flavor. And a little goes a long way. If you do not have this you can, of course, simply use vanilla extract. But it won’t be as good! Grab a bottle next time you are at TJ’s. Certainly, you will not regret it!
PREPARE THE GARNISHES FOR THE BANANAS AND CREAM OATMEAL
Once you have combined all of the ingredients, you simply mix well and wait for about 8 minutes to let the chia seeds become nice and plump. During this time you can slice the remaining banana, roughly chop the walnuts, and grab your maple syrup. Then, it’s time to plate.
PLATING THE BANANAS AND CREAM OATMEAL
Lastly, to assemble, transfer the oats to a pretty bowl. Then place the bananas over top and sprinkle on the walnuts. Finish with a drizzling of maple syrup and enjoy! A fantastic, nutritious, and easy breakfast option to enjoy. I hope that you love this recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, please leave a comment below and tag me on social media. I would love to see it.
Happy cooking!
Timothy
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Bananas and Cream Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup rolled oats, 70 g
- 1 cup boiling water, 195 g
- 2 bananas, small to medium (one to mash, one to slice)
- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk or desired plant milk, 105 g
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 20 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 heaping tablespoons walnuts, roughly chopped (15 g)
- Maple syrup, to drizzle
Instructions
- Soak the oats: Add oats to a medium mixing bowl. Pour over the boiling water and mix well with a fork. Let sit for a few minutes to soak up fully. Then fluff up with the fork.
- Mash in the banana: Once the oats are soaked and fluffed, break one banana in half over top of the oats and mash with a fork. A few lumps are okay but you do want the texture to be quite smooth so don't be lazy.
- Combine: Pour in the soy milk and then add the chia seeds. Then add the vanilla and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well and let sit for about 8 minutes, until the chia seeds have become swelled and jelly-like.
- Assemble and serve: You can leave the oatmeal in the same bowl or transfer it to a pretty one. Slice the remaining banana into rounds and add them over top. Then sprinkle over the walnuts and add a drizzling of maple syrup. Enjoy!
This is a whole new type of meal for me and I thought it was delicious. I was able to find all of the ingredients, except I used pecan bits instead of walnuts, as I am allergic to walnuts. I will most definitely make this again. Thank you.
So happy to hear, Holly! Thank you for letting me know. Pecans sound lovely.
Love this recipe! I’ve already made it twice. My oatmeal cooking methods are very lazy, but this didn’t really add much time and the results were totally worth it. Happened to have everything on hand already and and happy to finally have a way to use up the chia seeds I’ve had in the fridge for an unmentionable amount of time.
So happy I could help upgrade your oats, Mari! I honestly was bored with what I was doing, too, and when I finally started putting in a little extra effort, this is what I came up with. Thanks for being here and letting me know.
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This is absolutely delicious and a must try! It’s so creamy and wholesome. Turns boring oatmeal into a dish you actually look forward eating. The crunch of the walnuts and the smoothness of the soy and mashed banana with the vanilla paste and a little maple sweetness to top it off. Simply superb🤍
Heather! Thank you so much for this lovely comment. So happy to hear you like the recipe. Have a great rest of your weekend!