Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable version)

Wholesome warm oats with banana, honey, and cinnamon made quickly in minutes for a perfect breakfast.

# What You’ll 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 - Additional banana slices

# Directions:

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; mix thoroughly.
03 - Heat the mixture on high in the microwave for 1 minute.
04 - Stir the oats, then microwave again for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
05 - Stir once more, then garnish with remaining banana slices and optional toppings before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's faster than waiting for coffee to brew, yet still tastes like you actually made breakfast.
  • The banana sweetens everything naturally, so you're not drowning oats in sugar before 8 a.m.
  • Creamy, warm, and exactly what your body needs when you're moving too fast to sit down.
02 -
  • If you microwave it too long, the oats seize up and get gluey instead of creamy—30 seconds longer is better than one minute more.
  • Mashing half the banana into the oats before microwaving creates an almost pudding-like texture that some mornings you'll absolutely crave.
  • The bowl keeps cooking for a few seconds after you pull it out, so it'll thicken a tiny bit while you're getting your toppings ready.
03 -
  • Mash half the banana directly into the oats before microwaving for a creamier, more luxurious texture that honestly feels a little fancy for two minutes of effort.
  • Brown sugar instead of honey, or a drizzle of nut butter stirred in after microwaving—these small swaps keep it from ever feeling boring even when you eat it three times a week.
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