7 min
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
6
Servings

Banana Oatmeal is a warm, hearty breakfast made with creamy oats and ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Packed with fiber and comfort, it’s a wholesome way to start your day—simple, satisfying, and naturally delicious.

Ingredients

  • 4 large ripe bananas, divided

  • 3 cups low-fat milk

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (see Tip)

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Peel and slice 1 banana; reserve for serving. Using a fork, mash the remaining 3 bananas in a large saucepan. Add milk and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, scraping the bottom of the pan often with a wooden spoon. Stir in oats, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan often with the spoon, until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Divide the oatmeal evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with the reserved banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired, and serve immediately.