Creamy Oats with Caramelized Bananas
Creamy oats simmered with your favorite milk and warm spices topped with quick caramelized bananas to create a luxurious breakfast.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Creamy Oats
- 1 cup of old fashioned oats
- 2 1/3 cups of your favorite milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Quick Caramelized Bananas
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 bananas, peeled and sliced (fresh or over ripe)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- a pinch of nutmeg or cloves
Garnishes
- heavy cream or milk
- nuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring 2 1/3 cups of your favorite milk up to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat
- Add a cup of old fashioned oats, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and whisk to combine
- Simmer until thickened and tender (about 5-7 minutes) and then transfer off of the heat
- While the oats are simmering, place a small skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- As soon as the butter melts, add your sliced bananas and cook until the bananas are tender, but not falling apart
- Dust 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg or cloves (or both!) over the bananas and toss to combine
- Divide the creamy oats between 2 bowls and top with your caramelized bananas
- Garnish with a splash of cream and chopped nuts