This recipe for creamy whipped banana oatmeal is simple, made from wholesome ingredients, and is healthy. It is made with steel cut oats, is sweetened naturally, is gluten free, and dairy free.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an oatmeal fan. We always had it in our house growing up, and I vividly remember my mom and dad always grabbing a bowl of it to have for breakfast.
My mom would even buy those oatmeal packets with the little dinosaur eggs in it that dissolved as you poured hot water on top, does anyone else remember them?! I was obsessed and I swear it made eating oatmeal that much better.
As I went off to college and found myself in need of getting a quick breakfast, I relied on oatmeal to help me make it through my classes. I started making it with water and adding a banana on top, but then realized I was hungry an hour later so I would need to change something to make it more filling.
I started cooking it with almond milk, adding in some form of healthy fat, topping it with fruit, and I quickly realized just how versatile oatmeal really is. There is so much that can be done with it and it truly is a blank canvas.
I often get asked how I make my oats, and if I’m not eating a quick microwaved oats, I will take the time to make steel-cut oats. They have completely changed my oatmeal game! If you haven’t tried them and are afraid, don’t be! They are super easy and taste incredible!
Creamy Whipped Banana Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
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This recipe for creamy whipped banana oatmeal is simple, made from wholesome ingredients, and is healthy. It is made with steel cut oats, is sweetened naturally, is gluten free, and dairy free.
Ingredients
1/2 cup steel cut oats (can use regular rolled oats, just reduce cooking time by 5 minutes)
2 cups almond milk
1/2 overripe, mashed banana
1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/2 Tbsp peanut butter
1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add oats and almond milk to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally.
- Once mixture has thickened up, turn off heat. It will continue to get thicker as it sits.
- Add in mashed banana, coconut oil, syrup, peanut butter, and salt. Use a fork to whisk and break up any chunks.
- Add toppings of choice and serve immediately.
- If making for the week ahead, just add a splash of almond milk and reheat in the morning in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Category: breakfast, gluten-free
Keywords: oatmeal, whipped, banana, steel-cut
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Shani says
October 14, 2018 at 1:59 pmI just wanna know how you did that banana half. It looks amazing.
Erin says
October 14, 2018 at 3:00 pmSauteed it in coconut oil, coconut sugar and cinnamon on a pan!!
Erin says
December 20, 2018 at 10:06 pmI’m gonna try that banana!!
Adeel says
December 1, 2018 at 11:23 amOther than the sauteed banana and peanut butter what did you add to the top of the oatmeal?
Erin says
December 2, 2018 at 1:23 pmcoconut and chocolate covered chia seeds
Dave says
January 13, 2019 at 5:03 pmThe pic of the composed dish looks stupendous. Is that peanut butter glob on top unadulterated, or is it blended with something? It looks a little more flowing than a dab right out of the jar.
Erin says
January 13, 2019 at 5:48 pmJust straight up peanut butter!! It’s melty a little bit because the oats were warm 🙂
Mary says
January 15, 2019 at 1:48 pmLooks amazing! Where can I find chocolate chia seeds?
Erin says
January 15, 2019 at 7:34 pmI got mine from Salba Chia – not sure if they sell them anymore!
jenny says
January 19, 2019 at 10:13 pmThis looks delicious!
Erin says
January 20, 2019 at 4:22 pmThanks, Jenny! One of my faves 🙂
Emily says
February 11, 2019 at 1:55 pmHow do you do the cooked banana that’s on top?!
Erin says
February 12, 2019 at 6:12 pmSauteed it in coconut oil, coconut sugar and cinnamon on a pan!!
Courtney says
April 2, 2019 at 8:59 pmDo you ever make a big batch and eat throughout the week? It says serve immediately so just wondering how it is reheated and how long it would last in the fridge?! 😃
Erin says
April 3, 2019 at 8:30 pmYou must be reading my mind because I meant to update it for that!
YES! Just add a splash of almond milk and heat in the microwave or on the stove 🙂 It’s amazing the whole week,
Courtney says
April 4, 2019 at 8:45 amOh my word! I made it last night and had it for breakfast this morning and it. Is. Amazing!!! I’m not usually a huge oatmeal fan, but pretty sure I could eat this every morning!!!!
★★★★★
Erin says
April 4, 2019 at 4:27 pmYAY! So happy you like it Courtney!!! 🙂
Kaitlin says
April 4, 2019 at 9:38 amThis recipe completely changed the way I eat oats! It is so good, highly recommend!
★★★★★
Erin says
April 4, 2019 at 4:27 pmMakes them so creamy, doesn’t it?!
Danielle says
April 4, 2019 at 10:02 amSautéed bananas are my new obsession thanks to you!! Love this recipe and added pumpkin spice on the bananas instead of just cinnamon.
You are my favourite food blogger and have helped me find a new way to enjoy food and feel good about what I’m eating!
★★★★★
Erin says
April 4, 2019 at 4:26 pmYou are amazing, Danielle! Thank you for that!! I’m so glad you get to follow along on my little journey 🙂
Mel says
April 4, 2019 at 8:47 pmI made this today for breakfast and it was so delicious. That banana in there is amazing! I’m making it tomorrow morning for my kids 🙂 Thanks Erin!
★★★★★
Erin says
April 5, 2019 at 3:27 pmAw, thanks Mel! So glad you are enjoying it and hope your kids do too! 🙂
Cassidy says
April 5, 2019 at 2:24 amAmazing recipe Erin, my family are big fans of your oatmeal. Best wishes from London
★★★★★
Erin says
April 5, 2019 at 3:28 pmThank you Cassidy!! Makes me happy to hear that everyone is enjoying it!
Danielle says
April 9, 2019 at 1:22 pmThis oatmeal is a game changer! Light, fluffy and so satisfying!! Looking forward to reheating tomorrow for a quick breakfast
★★★★★
Erin says
April 9, 2019 at 7:13 pmThat makes me so happy to hear!! Enjoy!
Melissa says
April 29, 2019 at 10:28 amThis has become a go-to, quick breakfast for me. Love it so much!
★★★★★
Erin says
April 29, 2019 at 8:14 pmThanks for sharing Melissa!! I’m so glad you love it 🙂
Teresa S. Ludwig says
April 30, 2019 at 4:26 pmJust made it with Silk soy milk it is awesome. So creamy. Makes me rethink oats. Love the creaminess of them now. That banana looks delish. Gonna try it.
★★★★★
Erin says
April 30, 2019 at 6:05 pmIsn’t it so creamy for being dairy-free?! Thanks for sharing Teresa!! 🙂