Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable Version)

Wholesome oats combined with banana and cinnamon, ready swiftly for a warm breakfast start.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the rolled oats and milk thoroughly.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon; stir well.
03 - Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave an additional 30 to 60 seconds until the oats are creamy and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
04 - Stir once more, then top with the remaining banana slices and optional nuts or seeds.
05 - Enjoy the warm oatmeal immediately for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's faster than most drive-thrus, yet tastes like you actually cared about breakfast.
  • Your bowl stays warm enough to eat slowly even when life moves fast.
  • You can make it with whatever milk and toppings you have on hand.
02 -
  • If you microwave too long, the oats seize up and become gluey—timing matters more than temperature here.
  • Mashing half the banana before microwaving creates an almost creamy base that makes the whole bowl richer without any extra ingredients.
03 -
  • Use ripened bananas with brown spots; they're sweeter and will dissolve slightly into the oats if you mash them first.
  • If your microwave runs hot, start with 45 seconds instead of a full minute, then add time as needed—it's easier than scraping burnt oats from a bowl.
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