Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
These caramelized bananas aren't like any other! These are caramelized with orange juice. All you need is a few extra minutes to cook the bananas while the oatmeal cooks.
Servings 2
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 cups milk of choice (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
Caramelized Bananas
- 2 medium bananas
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon soft margarine or coconut oil
Instructions
For the Oatmeal
- In a small saucepan, add your oats, chia seeds and milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the oats and seeds have absorbed the liquid and the oatmeal has reached desired consistency.
For the Caramelized Bananas
- Meanwhile, heat the margarine or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the orange juice and let it sit for a few seconds before adding the sliced bananas in a single layer. Cook the bananas for 2 minutes on each side to gently caramelize and soften.
- Top your oatmeal with the caramelized bananas. Stir in the oatmeal before eating to sweeten it. Add other toppings of choice. I like to top it with Sunbutter or peanut butter.
Notes
If you're like me and you never buy juice, use the juice of a fresh orange.