Banana Pecan Cinnamon Oatmeal
A warm and comforting bowl of creamy oatmeal made with mashed bananas, cinnamon, and toasted pecans. This Banana Pecan Cinnamon Oatmeal is a naturally sweetened, nourishing breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your day.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced (for topping)
- 1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted (for topping)
- Additional maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (for topping)
- In a medium saucepan, bring almond milk to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Stir in oats, mashed banana, cinnamon, salt, and maple syrup.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are soft and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Divide oatmeal into serving bowls.
- Top with sliced banana, toasted pecans, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in a splash of milk before serving.
- Use steel-cut oats for a chewier texture, adjusting cook time accordingly.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or nut butter for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana oatmeal, pecan oatmeal, cinnamon oats, vegan breakfast, healthy oatmeal recipe