Healthy, From Scratch Breakfast Cereals Series & Banana Nut Oatmeal
There’s something about the combination of oatmeal and bananas with a cup of coffee that I love. In this version, loads of warming spices, roasted pecans, bananas, and raisins bring together a delicious bowl of hot oatmeal. And this recipe can be adapted for an “on the go” version that only requires hot water.
Banana Nut Oatmeal
Think of a healthy banana nut muffin turned into a bowl of warm comforting oatmeal. This is a wonderful way to change up your oatmeal routine with something you'll look forward to!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (or steel cut oats)
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- 2 dashes of cinnamon
- pinch of ground ginger
- pinch of cardamom
- small pinch of cloves
- dash of fresh nutmeg
- 1 TSP chia seeds
- 1 TBSP raisins
- 1/2 fresh banana (or dehydrated bananas)
- 2 TBSP dairy of choice (dried or fresh)
- 1 TSP maple syrup (or maple sugar)
- 2 TBSP roasted pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
In a thermal cup or container, combine all dry ingredients. If you're using fresh dairy, fresh fruit, or liquid sugar (maple syrup, honey, etc.) hold these and add at the end. To the dry ingredients, add 3/4 cup to 1 cup hot water. If I'm using rolled oats, I use 3/4 cup water. If steel cut oats, 1 cup water. Stir to combine and place an insulating lid on the cup/container. Let sit for 15-20 minutes (30-60 for steel cut oats). Add any wet ingredients at the end. Enjoy!