Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable)

A warm oat bowl with banana and honey, prepared quickly for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step:

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 ground cinnamon; stir to combine.
03 - Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir the mixture, then microwave again for 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Stir once more, then top with remaining banana slices and any optional toppings desired.
05 - Enjoy the oatmeal bowl while warm for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely ready faster than your coffee brews, no stovetop required.
  • The banana melts slightly into the warm oats, making it naturally sweet and creamy without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • The oats keep cooking slightly after you remove them from the microwave, so if you cook them until they look perfect, they'll actually be slightly too soft in thirty seconds—pull them out when they look just barely creamy.
  • Mashing half the banana before microwaving is a game changer if you love extra creaminess; it dissolves into the oats and makes everything taste more luxurious.
03 -
  • Buy bananas at different ripeness levels and use the softer ones for this; they add natural creaminess and make the whole thing taste like it took more effort than two minutes.
  • If your microwave is particularly powerful, start with forty-five seconds on the second round and add more time as needed; every microwave is different, and learning yours prevents the oatmeal volcano.
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