This creamy banana oatmeal is a healthy breakfast dish that is quick and easy to make. It hardly takes 10 minutes to make this.

Banana oatmeal is one of the healthiest breakfasts. I love this super creamy, delicious oatmeal. Oats are one of the best protein-rich, fiber-rich foods. In addition to that, it is such a quick dish; only 5 minutes is enough with zero preparation time.
This is my favorite breakfast recipe, mostly my dinner while on my detox diet. Read my weight loss journey. It helps with proper food digestion and helps with losing belly fat.
Oats- Nutrition & Benefits
Oats are whole grains and thus one of the healthiest foods for our body and mind. This is a powerhouse of protein and fiber. It's rich in antioxidants. This is highly beneficial if you are on a weight-loss diet. This is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense food. Oats are gluten-free whole grains. However, many who are sensitive to gluten also have allergies to oats. So, if you are gluten-sensitive, check if it's reliable for you or not. However, it's not the same for all.
Is oatmeal with banana healthy?
Yes, adding banana to the oatmeal enhances the taste and adds nutrition. Adding bananas to oatmeal boosts potassium, magnesium, niacin, folate, vitamin C, riboflavin, and vitamin B6. Both oats and bananas are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. So, it's one of the best combinations to cure constipation by maintaining bowel health properly.
Is it safe to eat oatmeal every day?
Yes, it is safe to eat oatmeal every day but keep a check on the sweetener you add to your creamy oatmeal. If you are bored with this sweet item, you can make savory oatmeal.
Can I make this banana oatmeal overnight?
Though this is a quick 5-minute recipe, you can make your overnight oatmeal. Add some non-dairy yogurt for your creamy overnight oatmeal.
Is this oatmeal vegan?
Absolutely. For vegan creamy oatmeal, take almond or oat milk for the best. I have not tried this with coconut milk yet. You can give it a try. For vegetarian oatmeal, consider skimmed milk.
How to make creamy banana oatmeal in 3 ways?
Creamy oatmeal is a healthy, easy, and quick recipe that may not take more than 5 minutes in the instant pot or stovetop method. You can also make it in a microwave oven in less than 5 minutes.
If you wish to make a baked version, please refer to my baked oatmeal recipe.
Instant pot banana oatmeal
Put the instant pot in saute mode. Saute 2 cups of oats for 1 - 2 minutes. No need to brown them. Add mashed banana, 1.5 cups of milk of choice, and ยฝ cup of water, followed by a pinch of cinnamon powder and kosher salt. Add sugar at this stage. Close the lid and cook on high flame for 3 minutes. Then, quickly release the pressure.
Stovetop method
Heat a pan (saucepan preferably). Saute oatmeal for 1 minute. Pour milk and water (if required) into it. Simmer on low heat for 2 - 3 minutes. Add pureed or mashed bananas to it.
Then add cinnamon powder and sweetener (sugar/ honey/ maple syrup) and stir in. In 1 minute, remove it from heat. Top it with some more chopped banana and almonds. (you can change your toppings as per choice)
Topping Ideas for creamy oatmeal with banana
Chocolate syrup:- Add 1 - 2 tbsp chocolate syrup or just a tbsp of nutella will do that chocolaty magic. Kids will love it.
Extra Honey/ Maple Syrup:- Drizzle some extra spoonful of honey or maple on top of your bowl of creamy oatmeal.
Chopped Almonds/ Walnuts/ Raisins:- Add in slivered almonds or walnuts or raisins into it.
Fresh Fruits/ Berries:- Add some chopped fresh fruits and berries to the bowl of your oatmeal.
Nutty Butter:- Peanut butter, almond butter
Roasted Seeds:- Sprinkle some roasted pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, or any of the seeds of your choice.
Recipe Card for Banana Oatmeal
Creamy Banana Oatmeal
Equipment
- Spoon or Wired Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ยผ tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 tbsp honey (or 2 - 3 tbsp sugar/ brown sugar/ maple syrup)
- 1 cup pureed banana (appx 2 bananas mashed)
- 2 tbsp almonds slivered
- 1 Ripe Banana sliced
Instructions
- Heat a pan.
- Saute the oats for 1 minute.
- Pour in the milk into the pan.
- Add in pureed banana, cinnamon powder, honey to the pan.
- Simmer for 3 minutes on low heat.
- Keep stirring occasionally.
- Cook till it's cooked creamy.
- Remove from heat. Add toppings of choice.
- If it looks drier, add in ยฝ cup milk and give it a nice stir.
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Dannii
This oatmeal looks so creamy and delicious. I love the addition of banana.
Alice | SkinnySpatula
This is such a cosy oatmeal. I absolutely love the banana twist!
Chris Collins
This is the perfect way to start the day! Definitely making this for breakfast tomorrow ๐
Jamie
This looks like a wonderful breakfast! I love how simple and straight forward the ingredients and recipe is!
Angela
This was a real treat for breakfast! Super creamy and delicious. Love all of the natural sweetness too! Definitely a keeper... YUM!
BA
Absolutely easy and delightfully yumm.
Beth
Yummy! This looks so delicious and tasty! My husband and daughter are going to love this recipe! I can't wait to give this a try!
Jess
This is one of our favorite breakfasts for busy school mornings. I l love your list of additional topping ideas. My kids love adding peanut butter.
Jen
I love the sprinkle of almonds on top too. Such a great way to start the day. Yum!
Maria
Easy, healthy, and looks soo yummy! Will definitely give this a try.
Gina
Delicious base recipe I use all the time and vary with toppings, my favorite is a heaping spoonful of nut butter!