Banana Oatmeal with Coconut
A warm, comforting bowl of creamy oatmeal topped with sweet banana slices and toasted coconut flakes. Ready in minutes, this simple breakfast feels like a treat.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk
- 1 large banana
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the 1/4 cup coconut flakes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup oats, 2 cups milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Slice the banana into rounds. Stir half the banana slices and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon into the oatmeal, cooking 1 minute more until warmed through.
- 4
Divide the oatmeal between two bowls. Top with the remaining banana slices, the toasted coconut, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- small skillet
- saucepan
- spoon
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