Banana Walnut Oatmeal

If your bananas are turning ripe before you're ready to eat them or use them in a recipe that calls for very ripe or mashed bananas, pop them in the freezer and thaw before using. The peel will turn very dark but the taste and texture of the bananas will be recipe-ready when you are.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minVegetarianGluten Free

If your bananas are turning ripe before you're ready to eat them or use them in a recipe that calls for very ripe or mashed bananas, pop them in the freezer and thaw before using. The peel will turn very dark but the taste and texture of the bananas will be recipe-ready when you are.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Non-fat or low-fat milk
  • 1/4 tsp Salt optional
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cup Quick cooking oats
  • 2 piece(s) Ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 tbsp 100% maple syrup
  • 2 cup Walnuts chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine reconstituted non-fat dry milk, salt, and additional water. Heat over medium heat until steaming hot, but not boiling.
  2. Add oats and cook, stirring until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in mashed banana and maple syrup. Divide between 4 bowls, garnish with walnuts, and serve.

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