Description
This warm and filling bowl of Banana Chocolate Chip Stovetop oatmeal is not only healthy, it’s delicious and FUN too! What a great combo to start your day with energy-boosting nutrients that will help you stay full til lunch! Easy to tailor for anyone eating intuitively too – see notes for tips.
Ingredients
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Stovetop Oatmeal
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
- dash of salt
- banana, peeled and sliced (reserve a few slices for your topping)
Toppings (Optional)
- sprinkle of chocolate chips (about 1 teaspoon)
- handful of chopped walnuts or other nuts / seeds (about 2 tablespoons)
- spoonful of peanut butter (about 1 tablespoon)
- dash of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine oats, milk, water, chia seeds (if using), and salt. Stir together and turn heat to medium low.
- Cook oats, stirring occasionally, until they reach your preferred texture & consistency, about 6-8 minutes. Note: There are many types of oats – the thicker, the longer they will take to cook. Check the cook time on your package to be more exact on preparation time.
- Turn off the heat and add all of your sliced bananas minus a few to use later as a topping. Stir gently to combine and warm the bananas through.
- Pour oats into a serving bowl and top with reserved banana slices, chocolate chips, and any additional toppings you prefer: a spoonful of peanut butter, nuts and/or seeds, and sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!
Notes
- Short on time? Try making this recipe in the microwave. I’d recommend cooking the oatmeal following package directions using the oats, milk of choice, water, and salt. Mix in the bananas after cooking the oats and add your toppings last.
- Banana options: I personally prefer my banana slices to be a bit more firm, which is why I stir them in at the end. You could alternatively mash the bananas if you don’t want any slices at all. Or if you stir them in at the beginning of cooking, they will become much more mushy if you like that kinda thing.
- More or less hungry? Adjust the amount of oats, milk, and water to meet your unique satiety / calorie needs. When I want a smaller breakfast or snack, I’ll often do 1/4 cup of each. When I want a bigger breakfast, I’ll sometimes do 1/2 cup. Be sure to tailor the amounts to suit your needs.
