Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable Version)

Quick, creamy banana oats bowl with honey and cinnamon, perfect for a warm and nutritious start.

# What You'll 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 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 - Place the oats and milk into a microwave-safe bowl and stir until well mixed.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon; stir to blend evenly.
03 - Heat on high power for 1 minute. Stir the mixture, then microwave an additional 30 to 60 seconds until creamy and mostly absorbed.
04 - Stir once more, garnish with remaining banana slices and any optional toppings of choice before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It cooks in the same bowl you eat from, so there's almost nothing to clean.
  • The banana melts into the oats and creates natural sweetness without extra sugar.
  • You can make it in your pajamas before your brain fully wakes up.
02 -
  • If you mash half the banana into the oats before microwaving, it thickens the whole bowl and adds even more banana flavor.
  • Microwaves vary wildly in power, so check at the one-minute mark and add time in 15-second bursts to avoid overflow.
03 -
  • Use a bowl that's bigger than you think you need because the oats bubble up fast and can spill over the edge.
  • Stir the oats right before microwaving so the milk doesn't settle at the bottom and scorch.
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