Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
Have your fruit and a little luxury too with this kid-friendly healthy chocolate and banana oatmeal recipe. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.
Servings
1 serving
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2small banana, sliced
- 1tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Bring water and a pinch of regular salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Top with banana, chocolate spread and flaky salt.
Tips
People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.
Overnight oats variation, combine 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats with 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt in a jar or bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, add toppings, as desired. Eat cold or heat up. Makes about 1 cup.
Steel-cut oats variation, bring 1 cup water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 1/3 cup steel-cut oats, reduce heat to a bare simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. Add toppings. Makes about 3/4 cup.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 1 serving)
| Calories | 295kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 50g |
| Total Sugars | 17g |
| Added Sugars | 9g |
| Fiber | 6g |
| Total Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 231mg |
| Protein | 7g |
| Potassium | 402mg |
| Calcium | 30mg |
| Folate | 32mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2mg |
| Zinc | 2mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg |
