Perfect Steel Cut Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas (Vegan)

Perfect Steel Cut Oatmeal topped with almond butter, almonds, maple syrup, cinnamon and caramelized bananas. The oatmeal is in a white bowl with a spoon in the middle. The bowl is sitting on a white backdrop with a plate of caramelized bananas in the top left, a bow of cinnamon in the bottom left, sprinkles of cinnamon and almonds.

Perfect Steel Cut Oatmeal with Caramelized Bananas (Vegan)

Easy 3-ingredient steel cut oatmeal made with steel cut oats, almond milk, and maple syrup. Topped with fried bananas, crunchy almonds and almond butter for extra decadence! A restaurant-worthy breakfast recipe that's cozy and comforting!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, British

Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 565kcal

Author Hannah Sunderani

Ingredients

Steel Cut Oatmeal

1/2 cup steel cut oats
1 1/2 cups almond milk , splashes more if desired
4 tsp maple syrup , more if desired
pinch sea salt

Caramelized Bananas:

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
pinch cinnamon
1 banana halved, and sliced lengthwise

Other Toppings:

1/4 cup almonds , roughly chopped
2 tbsp almond butter

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Steel cut oatmeal:

Add the steel cut oats to a medium saucepan and bring to medium heat. Toast the oats, stirring often until lightly toasted and they create a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Then pour in the almond milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
Increase the heat to bring the oatmeal to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low so that the oatmeal is simmering. Cook the oatmeal, stirring often, until the oatmeal is soft, thickened and pleasantly chewy, about 25-30 mins. (Optional to add splashes more almond milk while cooking to thin for desired consistency).

Caramelized Bananas and Other Toppings:

While the oatmeal is cooking, add the coconut oil to a medium skillet and bring to medium heat. Sprinkle the pan with coconut sugar and cinnamon. Add the halved bananas (4 slices) to the skillet and fry until golden browned and caramelized, about 1-2 minutes. Flip each slice, and cook the other side until golden brown and caramelized as well. Remove from heat.
Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top with the fried bananas. Drizzle with almond butter and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Optional to add more maple syrup if desired to taste.

Notes

Nutritional information is a rough estimate.

Steel cut oatmeal can be prepared in advance and will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in an air-tight container.

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