I first made this creamy banana oatmeal on a cold winter morning, but I also make this when I (1) have a little extra time, and (2) need a little self-care. I tend to use a 65/35 mix of water to milk when preparing this breakfast, but if you prefer 50/50, go with it. I’m happy to report this is equally delicious using either whole milk or almond milk. I tend to use unsweetened, plain almond milk in my kitchen. The blackberries I had on hand helped make the picture cuter.
Looking for some more breakfast ideas? Try my ricotta pancakes, cinnamon applesauce muffins, or peanut butter energy bites.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 c water
1 c milk
1 1/2 c old fashioned oats
a banana, sliced
1/2 c raisins
maple syrup or brown sugar, for serving
chia seeds, for serving
Preparation
Heat the water and milk in a medium saucepan until it starts to simmer. Add the oatmeal, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for roughly 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Turn off the heat, then add the sliced banana and raisins. Place the lid on the pot and allow to sit for 2 minutes, then serve your creamy banana oatmeal nice and hot with maple syrup or brown sugar. Feel free to add some chia seeds, walnuts, pecans, or any other of your favorite oatmeal toppings.