Easy Banana Bread Oatmeal To Share With The Kids

Banana Bread Oatmeal

There is something almost magical about stirring very ripe mashed banana into oatmeal—it becomes so incredibly sweet and rich with banana flavor that totally reminds me of banana bread. I love making this easy recipe to share with my family, especially since it works for any age of kiddo at the table. The beauty of this oatmeal recipe is that you can set the timer and walk away from the stove without needing to stir the pot. And you can add whichever toppings everyone likes to customize each bowl. This is a nutritious and satisfying recipe to make during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, and thereafter. And it’s a perfect way to use up some ripe bananas.

Ingredients You Need

To make this easy breakfast recipe, you’ll need:

Rolled oats: Rolled oats are sometimes called “old-fashioned oats” and are located in the cereal aisle in the supermarket.Cinnamon: This adds nice warm flavor to the oatmeal.Pure vanilla extractVery ripe banana: Ripe banana will lend the best banana-bread-like flavor to this recipe.

TIP: You can top this with milk, finely chopped nuts, granola, additional banana, or any other toppings you love on your oatmeal.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the process involved in making this recipe. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the full how-to. TIP: I like to make a big pot of this oatmeal and serve it as a family breakfast—or store so those of us who want it can simply heat up one bowl at a time.

Other Banana Oatmeal Recipes to Try

Banana Oatmeal MuffinsBanana Oatmeal CookiesHealthy Banana BreadBanana Oatmeal Breakfast CookiesBanana Oatmeal Pancakes

How to Store

Store any leftovers in the fridge in storage containers for up to 5 days. Reheat in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until warm.

Best Tips

You can add ½ cup nuts to the pot while cooking to soften them up nicely.To serve this to a baby, let it cool and offer it as is. Or stir in a little milk. You can use a baby spoon or let the kids get messy and do it themselves.If the kids aren’t superfans of oatmeal, I find that a few sprinkles on top can go a long way!I haven’t had any issues with this sticking to the pot as it’s cooking, but if that was to happen, either add a little water (or milk) to the pot or turn down the heat.Gluten-free: Use certified GF oats.Dairy-free: Top with nondairy milk of choice.

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