Banana Date Oatmeal

Start your day off well with a comforting bowl of my warm, nutritious Banana Date Oatmeal. The cooked oatmeal mixture is naturally sweetened with bananas and dates and can be topped with a variety of delicious toppings. I chose melty peanut butter, sliced bananas, crunchy pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup and a splash of cream. For another option for a warm nutritious breakfast, try my Super Nourishing Custard Drink.

If you would like to boost the protein in this recipe, try adding hemp hearts, chia seeds or a scoop of Greek yogurt to this delicious creamy oatmeal. For other protein rich recipes, try my High Protein Cottage Cheese Quiche, Matcha Protein Shake, or High Protein Egg White Granola.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• A nourishing comfort food
• Naturally sweetened and no refined sugars (just like my Buttery Date Scones with Walnuts)
• Nutritious ingredients
• Satisfying and filling (for an on the go option, try my Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls)
• Customizable toppings
• Quick and easy to prepare

Ingredients

• Large flake rolled oats - using large flake oats adds texture to the finished oatmeal
• Mashed banana - choose an overripe banana to enhance flavour and sweetness
• Medjool dates - adds sweetness and nutritional benefits such as fibre, vitamins and minerals
• Vanilla - I recommend using pure vanilla extract in all my recipes

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitutions & Variations

• Try steel cut oats for a chewier texture
• Try other dried fruits such as apricots, raisins, cranberries or prunes to replace the dates
• Try replacing the ripe bananas with unsweetened applesauce or even pureed pumpkin for a fall treat
• Instead of vanilla, you can experiment with other extracts such as almond or coconut
• There are so many options for toppings including almond or other seed and nut butters

I have not experimented with any other substitutions or alterations for this recipe. If you decide to make any changes by adding or substituting ingredients, I would love it if you could share your results with us by leaving a comment below.

How To Make Banana Date Oatmeal

Here are the step-by-step instructions to make this recipe.

Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan.

Combine the oats, water, chopped dates, mashed banana, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan.

Step 2: Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat.

Over high heat, bring these ingredients to a boil. Immediately lower the heat to low. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the water has been absorbed and the oats are tender. While the oatmeal is cooking, assemble and prepare your topping ingredients.

Step 3: Transfer oatmeal into a bowl.

Spoon or pour your oatmeal into a bowl.

Step 4: Top with toppings of your choice and enjoy!

Top with melty peanut butter, sliced bananas, chopped pecans, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup and a splash of cream. Or mix it up and choose your preferred toppings on any given day. Enjoy!

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