banana oatmeal

Pancake

Banana Oatmeal

This banana oatmeal will fuel you up for the day. Mashed bananas add sweetness, and the warm spices and maple syrup complete this quick and comforting breakfast.

Ingredients

4 large ripe bananas, divided
3 cups low-fat milk
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (see tip)
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

Peel and slice 1 banana; reserve for serving. Using a fork, mash the remaining 3 bananas in a large saucepan. Add milk and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, scraping the bottom of the pan often with a wooden spoon. Stir in oats, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan often with the spoon, until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Divide the oatmeal evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with the reserved banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired, and serve immediately.