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.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 1745kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup large flake oats
- 1 ½ cup water
- half overripe banana mashed
- 2 Medjool dates chopped
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- half a banana sliced
- 1 tablespoon pecans chopped
- sprinkle cinnamon
- maple syrup to taste
- milk, cream or milk alternative to taste
Instructions
- Combine the oats, water, chopped dates, mashed banana, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan.
- 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.
- Spoon or pour your oatmeal into a bowl and 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!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas to add extra sweetness to the oatmeal.
- Opt for large flake (or old fashioned) oats for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 226.15g | Calories: 1745kcal | Carbohydrates: 121.4g | Protein: 41.1g | Fat: 123.8g | Saturated Fat: 18.2g | Sodium: 10163mg | Potassium: 1815mg | Fiber: 37.1g | Sugar: 56.6g | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 16mg