Description
A delicious and healthy chocolate banana oatmeal recipe that combines rolled oats, ripe bananas, and cocoa powder for a warm breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Cook rolled oats according to package instructions, using milk for a creamier texture; stir occasionally until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or coconut oil. Add sliced bananas and a pinch of cinnamon; cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- Stir cocoa powder into cooked oats until well combined.
- Drizzle in maple syrup; mix thoroughly and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Gently fold in caramelized bananas; serve warm with extra banana slices or nuts as desired.
Notes
- Adjust maple syrup according to your preferred sweetness.
- This dish can be enjoyed warm or topped with nuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg