Description
Cozy, creamy vanilla bean oatmeal topped with caramelized bananas and toasted pecans. A dreamy breakfast that feels like dessert but fuels your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Set a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring together oats, milk, water, vanilla bean paste, and salt.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until oats are creamy.
- In a small skillet over low heat, melt butter, then add banana slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cook bananas until golden and caramelized, about 5–7 minutes.
- Spoon oatmeal into bowls and top with the caramelized bananas.
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans and drizzle with maple syrup just before serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for deeper caramel flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing brown sugar and syrup.
- Add a splash of milk before serving for extra creaminess.
- Leftover oatmeal can be repurposed into pancakes or baked bites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vanilla oatmeal, caramelized banana oatmeal, cozy breakfast, creamy oats, easy morning recipe