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    Banana Nut Oatmeal

    July 6, 2018 by Sara Leave a Comment

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    Banana Nut Oatmeal for two is an easy, healthy oatmeal recipe and it's gluten free and vegan. Add vanilla, nuts and fruit of choice. Add peanut butter or greek yogurt for a little extra protein!

    Banana Nut Oatmeal cooked in pot.

    This healthy oatmeal recipe is one of my absolute favorites for breakfast because it's so easy to customize. My personal favorite is with bananas and pecans or walnuts and a drizzle of honey or agave nectar, but I've made it gluten free and vegan with blueberries, strawberries, and peaches and it's delicious.

    Disclaimer: I'm not a particularly healthy person. That is, I love to eat healthy foods, but don't eat exclusively organic, paleo, vegan, etc. That being said, here are some of my best tips for making healthy, simple oatmeal that you'll come back to again and again.

    Tips for making the best oatmeal:

    • Use old fashioned, regular oats. MUCH better texture than quick oats.
    • Cook stovetop! It seriously only takes 5 minutes and tastes better.
    • Add vanilla extract for the BEST oatmeal ever. It makes a difference!
    • Don't add processed sugars. Instead, add sweet fruits, honey, cinnamon, or pure maple syrup.
    • Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or plain greek yogurt for a little extra protein.

    Banana Nut Oatmeal cooked in pot with pecans, bananas, and honey.

    The best healthy oatmeal recipes don't need extra sugar, I prefer homemade oatmeal over the pre-made store mixes any day!

    Banana Nut Oatmeal cooked in pot with pecans, bananas, and honey.
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    Banana Nut Oatmeal

    Banana Nut Oatmeal for two is a healthy oatmeal recipe and it's SO SIMPLE. Add vanilla, honey, and nut of choice. Add peanut butter or greek yogurt for a little extra protein!
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time7 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: banana nut oatmeal, banana oatmeal
    Servings: 2
    Author: Sara

    Ingredients

    • 1-¾ cups water
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup regular old fashioned oats
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup pecans
    • 1 banana, sliced and divided in half.
    • optional, honey or pure maple syrup

    Instructions

    • In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in oats and ½ of sliced banana,  and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. 
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Divide into two bowls and top oatmeal with pecans and other half of the banana. 
      (optional) drizzle honey on top for a sweet finish. 

    Notes

    This recipe is also great with nuts like walnuts and almonds and fruits like blueberries, strawberries and peaches. It's so easy to customize! 
    I also love to add a few tablespoons of plain greek yogurt or a tablespoon of peanut butter for a little extra protein. 

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    Hi! I'm Sara. Registered Nurse by day, food blogger by weekend. Perfect dip tester & snack quester. I love short walks on the beach and long naps. Sharing my love for food, one bite at a time.

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