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This bowl of steel cut oats with maple fried bananas is the perfect warming and cozy breakfast recipe! You’ll love the combination of cinnamon, maple, bananas, and almond butter! Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas Alright. Your morning oatmeal is about to get a complete makeover. Seriously, I could eat these steel cut oats with maple fried bananas for dessert. At the moment there’s nothing I love to start my day with more than a big bowl of warming oats. Lately, I’ve been making steel cut oats (as opposed to quick oats) in the morning. At the beginning of the year, I was really loving smoothies in the morning, like my favorite green smoothie or a veggie-packed smoothie. But now, I’m on a total oatmeal binge! Steel cut oats are made by cutting the whole oat 2-3 times, into smaller pieces. Because they are less processed than quick oats or rolled oats, they digest slower. (So they have a lower glycemic index, and keep you full longer, win!) Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas  Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas Steel cut oats have a ton of nutritional benefits.

Health benefits of Steel cut oats:

  • High in Fiber

  • Great source of Iron

  • Have some protein

  • Help boost your energy

One difference you’ll notice about steel cut oats compared to quick oats or rolled oats is the cooking time. Steel cut oats take 10-15 minutes to cook. Yes, it’s a bit longer…BUT the taste and texture of these oats are so worth it! Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas You can also prepare your steel cut oats in advance. Simply prepare a pot of them the evening before, and store them in an air-tight container in the fridge. Then when it’s time for breakfast, just heat them up in a pot or in the microwave. The bananas only take 5 minutes to prepare. So you can turn this into a super quick easy breakfast recipe to enjoy at home, or even to take on the go.
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Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas

Steel cut oats with maple fried bananas

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  • Author: Jess
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This bowl of steel cut oats with maple fried bananas is the perfect warming and cozy breakfast recipe!


Ingredients

oatmeal

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup steel cut oats (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

fried bananas

toppings


Instructions

  1. Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a pot. Add the oats, reduce heat to low and cover and let simmer for 12-15 minutes. (*May vary depending on your oats, check your packaging for directions)
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the almond milk and cinnamon.
  3. While the oats are cooking, heat the coconut oil in a small skillet on medium-high heat. Add the maple syrup and salt, and then place the bananas in the pan.
  4. Let cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, until caramelized and tender.
  5. Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and top with the maple fried bananas.
  6. Next add the almond butter, hazelnuts, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and maple syrup on top.
  7. Serve immediately.

Tips & suggestions:
  • Top these oats with any of your preferred toppings. All nut butters, nuts, and seeds work great!
  • Prepare your steel cut oats the night before and store in the fridge Simply heat up in the morning for a quick and easy breakfast!
  • If you love this recipe for steel cut oats with maple fried bananas you’ll also love this hippie breakfast bowl!

Hi, I'm Jess!

Choosing Chia is a blog all about healthy vegetarian recipes that are easy to follow, taste delicious and focus on wholesome ingredients. I started the blog after a spontaneous trip to India where I studied the practice of yoga and wellness.

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38 Comments

  1. Lexy says:

    This recipe was so delicious and super easy! Would definitely recommend and will 100% be making again 🙂

    1. Jessica Hoffman says:

      Thanks Lexy, so happy to hear you enjoyed!

  2. Cara says:

    So excited to try this! Where did you get the bowl that is pictured?

    1. Jess says:

      Thanks Cara! They’re from a ceramic shop

  3. Andrew says:

    So yummy !!

    1. Jess says:

      Thank you Andrew 🙂

  4. hannah____vera says:

    I don’t know how I’m just now stumbling across this bowl of goodness but ZAYYYYUM! This is definitely on my to-make list! This screams winter comfort to me, yummmmm!

    1. Jess says:

      Thank you Hannah! I hope you enjoy 🙂

  5. Louise says:

    This looks delicious ? I can’t wait to try it!!

    1. Jess says:

      Thanks Lousie! Hope you enjoy the recipe!

  6. Sharah says:

    My kids and I can’t get enough of these breakfast bowl!

    1. Jess says:

      Thank you Sharah! The bananas are my fav:)

  7. Ally says:

    Maple fried bananas ❤️?
    Thanks for totally upping my oat game! ? Soooo good!

    1. Jess says:

      Thank you so much Ally! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

  8. Georgina says:

    Since the day I saw this recipe, I have it as breakfast every day. My favorite combination (banana and oats) at its best! It keeps me full for longer and everyday I look forward to the next morning! ?

    1. Jess says:

      Hi Georgina, that’s awesome! I actually haven’t made this one in a little while but now you’ve inspired me to make it for breakfast tomorrow 😉

  9. Jana says:

    This is my fave! So healthy and delicious!!

    1. Jess says:

      Thank you so much Jana! So happy to hear you loved the recipe 🙂