Oatmeal with Chia Seeds and Banana
Start your day right with oatmeal with bananas and superfood chia seeds. This quick and easy breakfast option combines the creamy texture of cooked oats with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the crunchy, omega-3-rich chia seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds can substitute with flaxseeds or hemp seeds
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder optional
- 1 tablespoon plant-based protein powder optional
- A pinch of cinnamon powder optional
- 2/3 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar chopped dates, or sugarcane syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Fresh fruits of your choice for topping
Instructions
- Mash the ripe banana until smooth in a small saucepan.
- Pour the plant-based milk into the saucepan with the mashed banana. Stir well to combine.
- Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar for sweetness, if desired. If you prefer a less sweet option, you can omit the brown sugar or sweetener altogether, especially if your ripe banana provides sufficient sweetness for your taste.
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder (if using), plant-based protein powder (if using), and cinnamon powder (if using) into the saucepan. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook the oatmeal mixture, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked and the mixture thickens, about 7-10 minutes.
- Once the oatmeal is cooked and creamy, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the oatmeal into a bowl. Top with your favorite fruits and any additional toppings like chopped nuts or seeds if desired. Enjoy your warm and nutritious oatmeal!
Notes
To make your oatmeal dish even better, you can:
- Lightly toast the oats in a dry pan before cooking to bring out a nutty flavor.
- Sauté sliced bananas in a bit of coconut oil and cinnamon for a caramelized topping.
- Add warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom during cooking for depth of flavor.
- Top your oatmeal with crunchy elements like toasted nuts or seeds for contrast.
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