Caramelized Banana Oatmeal Recipe - Easy and Delicious Breakfast
Start your morning off right with our Caramelized Banana Oatmeal recipe. In this episode of our new series "Cooking for Two," we've brought you a delicious breakfast option that combines the flavors of banana bread with the heartiness of oatmeal. The star of this recipe is the caramelized banana topping, made by cooking banana slices in a mixture of butter and maple syrup until they caramelize and slightly fry.
To make the base of the oatmeal, you'll need a ripe banana, butter, maple syrup, rolled oats, spices of your choice, and milk. Mash the banana and create a caramel base by combining it with melted butter, maple syrup, and a touch of salt. Stir in the rolled oats, spices, and milk, and let it cook until it reaches your desired consistency.
While the oatmeal is cooking, prepare the caramelized banana slices. Heat butter and maple syrup in a pan, add the banana slices, and cook until they turn golden brown and caramelized. The result is not only visually appealing but also incredibly flavorful.
Once your oatmeal and caramelized banana slices are ready, it's time to assemble your breakfast bowl. Top the oatmeal with the caramelized banana slices, a dollop of cream, and a sprinkle of toasted nuts for added crunch. Add a drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweetness and savory.
This Caramelized Banana Oatmeal recipe is a breakfast delight that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy it as a cozy breakfast for two or scale up the recipe for a special brunch gathering. Get ready to indulge in the perfect combination of flavors and textures with this easy and delicious recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Spices of your choice
- Milk
- Cream (optional)
- Toasted nuts (optional)
- Flaky sea salt
Cooking steps:
- Mash the ripe banana in a bowl.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the mashed banana, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan. Stir until well combined and slightly caramelized.
- Add the rolled oats, spices, and milk to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Allow the oatmeal to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and maple syrup in a separate pan for the caramelized banana slices.
- Add the banana slices to the pan and cook until they turn golden brown and caramelized.
- Once the oatmeal and caramelized banana slices are ready, assemble your breakfast bowl.
- Top the oatmeal with the caramelized banana slices, a dollop of cream, toasted nuts, maple syrup, and flaky sea salt.
- Enjoy your delicious and satisfying Caramelized Banana Oatmeal breakfast!
