Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable)

Creamy oats blended with ripe banana and subtle spices, warm and ready in minutes.

# 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 cinnamon

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
08 - Extra banana slices

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Stir thoroughly.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon. Mix well.
03 - Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until the oats are creamy and liquid mostly absorbed.
04 - Stir once more, then top with remaining banana slices and optional toppings as desired.
05 - Consume warm for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely done in two minutes, no waiting around or complicated timing.
  • Tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • Banana and cinnamon create a natural sweetness that feels indulgent but isn't.
  • Flexible enough to work with whatever milk and toppings you have on hand.
02 -
  • If your oats come out too thick, add a splash of milk and microwave for 15 more seconds—it's easier to thin it than to cook it down.
  • The banana gets softer as it sits, so if you like it with some structure, eat within the first minute or two of it coming out of the microwave.
03 -
  • Mashing half the banana into the cold milk before adding oats creates an almost custard-like base that cooks more evenly.
  • A pinch of sea salt brings out the sweetness in unexpected ways and keeps the cinnamon from overwhelming.
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