Microwave Banana Oats Bowl (Printable)

Creamy oats combined with banana and honey, warmed quickly for a nourishing morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1/2 cup rolled oats

→ Liquids

02 - 2/3 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Fruits

03 - 1 medium ripe banana, sliced

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed
08 - Additional banana slices

# How to Make It:

01 - In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the rolled oats and milk until evenly mixed.
02 - Incorporate half of the sliced banana, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon; mix thoroughly.
03 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute.
04 - Stir the mixture, then microwave for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until the oats reach a creamy consistency and most liquid is absorbed.
05 - Stir once more, garnish with remaining banana slices and optional ingredients, then serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in the time it takes to scroll through your phone, yet tastes like you actually tried.
  • One bowl, one spoon, minimal cleanup when you're still waking up.
  • Flexible enough to match whatever's in your fruit bowl or pantry that morning.
02 -
  • The oats keep cooking even after you pull them out, so stop microwaving when they look just slightly looser than you want—they'll firm up as they sit.
  • Mashing half the banana into the oats before microwaving makes the whole thing feel creamier and less watery, like you did something fancier than you actually did.
03 -
  • Use a microwave-safe bowl that's larger than you think you need—oats can bubble up surprisingly fast if you're not paying attention.
  • The two-minute window is flexible; every microwave is different, so pay attention to texture rather than time.
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