Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Print Version)

Wholesome warm oats with banana, honey, and cinnamon, ready quickly for a nourishing start.

# 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, almonds)
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
08 - Extra banana slices

# Directions:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, mix oats with milk until fully blended.
02 - Incorporate half the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon; stir thoroughly.
03 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute, then stir.
04 - Microwave again for 30 to 60 seconds until the oats achieve a creamy consistency and most liquid is absorbed.
05 - Stir once more and top with remaining banana slices and optional toppings as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting in a drive-through line and costs a fraction of the price.
  • The texture is impossibly creamy without any stovetop stirring or cleanup.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your pantry that morning.
02 -
  • Always use a bowl that's bigger than you think you need, because oats bubble up fast and can spill over in seconds.
  • Stirring halfway through is the secret to even cooking and prevents a rubbery layer from forming on top.
  • If your banana isn't very ripe, mash it with a fork before adding it so the sweetness distributes better.
03 -
  • Let the oats sit for 20 seconds after microwaving, they continue to thicken and the flavors settle.
  • A pinch of salt before cooking amplifies the sweetness and balances the cinnamon beautifully.
  • If you love caramelized banana, microwave the banana slices separately for 15 seconds before topping your bowl.
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