Banana Bread Oats
Comforting caramelised honey Banana Bread Oats recipe
If you love banana bread, you’ll love this comforting bowl of caramelised honey Banana Bread Oats. Creamy oats are topped with golden caramelised bananas, a drizzle of honey, warm spices, and your favourite nut butter for a breakfast that feels like a treat while remaining simple to prepare.
Perfect for cooler mornings, meal prep, or whenever you’re craving something cosy and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the oats
- 1½ cups rolled oats or quick oats
- ½ cup oat groats or buckwheat groats
- 2–3 cups milk
- 1 scoop protein powder (or 2 whisked egg whites)
- Salt, to taste
For the caramelised bananas
- 2 medium bananas
- Honey
- Dash of cinnamon
- Dash of ground ginger
To serve
- Nut butter
- Date purée or apple purée
- Extra milk, if desired
Method:
- Cook the Oats: Add the oats, oat groats or buckwheat groats, milk, protein powder, and salt to a saucepan. Simmer gently until thick and creamy. If using egg whites, reduce the heat and whisk them in gradually until fully incorporated.
- Caramelise the Bananas: Slice the bananas and place them in a separate pan. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger. Cook until golden and caramelised.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spoon the oats into serving bowls and top with the caramelised bananas.
- Finish & Serve: Add a dollop of nut butter, a spoonful of date or apple purée, and a splash of milk if desired.
Why you’ll love it
These caramelised honey Banana Bread Oats bring together the flavours of banana bread in a warm, creamy breakfast bowl. The caramelised bananas add sweetness and texture, while the spices create a cosy, comforting finish.
