Banana Walnut Oats with Caramelized Banana
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, divided
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 teaspoons liquid sweetener
Preparation
Cut banana into coins and set aside.
Add oats, half of the banana coins, 1 tablespoon of the chopped walnuts, chia seeds, cinnamon, milk, and salt.
Bring to a simmer and stir for about 5 minutes until fully thickened.
In a separate sauté pan, add banana and syrup.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over top and cook on low heat to cook bananas.
Carefully flip to cook both sides evenly for about 2 minutes per side then set aside.
Pour your cooked oatmeal in a bowl and top with bananas and walnuts.
If desired, add some more sweetener, hemp hearts, cacao nibs, and buckwheat overtop.